TYRA GONZALEZ, LCSW

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BAYSHORE, NY 1170631-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To work in the field of Social Services

PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY: I believe that professionalism and respect for administrators, coworkers, and people we serve are essential aspects of a positive work environment.

EDUCATION: M.S.W; LCSW-R Hunter School of Social Work Jan 1997 B.A. Sociology/Counseling Hunter College NYC 1983

6/18 – present: ADVANCED COUNSELING ASSOCIATES

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

DUTIES: Provided one-on-one counseling to children, adolescents, adults and couples, Help people recognize their own emotions and behavior patterns and establish effective coping strategies to increase communication abilities and reduce maladaptive behavioral choices. Communicated strategies to improve choices and overall wellbeing. Helped clients develop effective decision-making skills for key problems

1/17 – 5/22 SUNY FARMINGDALE ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Duties; Create and Teach a course on the history of Developmental Disabilities and Service provision/ Teach a course on Lifespan Development

; Utilize a variety of technologies and instructional methodologies to keep courses fresh and engaging., Work with individual students to improve understanding and course grades. Help students develop talent through a range of exercises readings and discussions.

5/97- present: EPIC LONG ISLAND

1/08 - 3/22 JOB PROMOTION: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Duties: Planning, Scheduling, and Implementing Mandatory Training including SCIP, CPR, HIPPA, Corporate Compliance and Incident Reporting for agency staff. Conducting Agency Orientations and all State Mandated training. Creating Curriculum as required. Coordinating Mentoring and Internship projects. As a member of the Human Resources Dept, I am assigned duties related to employee relations.

5/97-1/08 SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Duties: Supervise 15 full time staff, Prepare and Coordinate Treatment plans for 52 individuals, work in conjunction with Clinical Team; establish and maintain communication with parents, guardians, MSC, residential staff and DDSO; Conduct investigations of incidents; Ensure Program Compliance with State and Agency regulations; Wrote a proposal for a 20 consumer Day Hab and Supervised that program, which was approved. Wrote Treatment plans and Valued Outcomes; Prepared and presented training for NYS Day Providers Symposium.

CONCURRENT: SOCIAL WORKER FOR ARTICLE 16 AND 31 CLINIC

Duties: Conducting Psychotherapy sessions, Conducting evaluations to determine ability to consent/sexuality capacity; Meeting with consumers, families, Medicaid Service Coordinators to perform and write Psychosocial evaluations; Coordinating and Supervising Social Club for 25 consumers

6/92 - 5/97 PSCH, ASTORIA NY

7/95 - 5/97 PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 117TH ST DAY TREATMENT FOR SENIORS

Duties: Supervise 15 full-time staff members; Prepare and Coordinate Treatment plans for 35 consumers; Work in conjunction with clinical team; Ensure program adhered to regulations and remained in compliance with state and agency standards

6/92 - 7/95 QA/TRAINING SPECIALIST

Duties: Train Line/Administrative staff, Coordinate Training Schedule, Oversee Orientation for New Employees, Instruct SCIP, CPR, and First Aid courses, Improve In-service Curricula, Audit Agency Mental Health, Medicaid Waiver, ICF, and CR Programs, Investigate Agency Incidents

1/94 - 6/94 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: PROJECT CARE COORDINATOR

Duties: Coordinate training program for Dislocated Workers and Homemakers, Screen Program participants; Assist Participants in obtaining employment; Report program outcome to NYS Dept. of Labor

9/90 - 5/92 AMERICAN RED CROSS EMERGENCY FAMILY CENTER

FAMILY ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Duties: Supervise Full-time, per-diem and Volunteer staff; Coordinate Special Events and weekly activities for Homeless women and children; Write daily, weekly, and monthly reports

9/87 2/90 UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT NY, NY

9/88 -2/90 JOB PROMOTION: YOUTH PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

Duties: Manage Summer Day Camp and year-round after-school program; Write monthly and annual reports; Write grant proposals; Supervise Youth Program staff; Work in conjunction with School and Community Boards; maintain compliance with state regulations and mandates; Directly assist children and families

CONCURRENT: PATHFINDER COORDINATOR

Duties: Recruit and Train High School students to provide Community Service; Provide educational and personal counseling; Plan and implement program activities and weekly meeting agendas; Write annual and fiscal reports

9/87 - 9/88 TALENT SEARCH COUNSELOR

Duties: Provide Career, Personal, and College/Financial Aid counseling to senior students at Washington Irving HS; Write annual reports; Work with state and local college admissions offices.

2/85 - 5/87 GRAHAM-WINDHAM SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN NY

FAMILY DAY CARE CASEWORKER

Duties: Supervise Family Day Care homes; Conduct Intakes and Homestudies; Write Psychosocial and Semi-annual reports, Provide Instruction and counseling to natural and provider mothers; Conduct workshops on Child Abuse and Neglect

9/83 - 2/85 SHIELD INSTITUTE DAY TREATMENT CENTER BAYSIDE NY

GROUP TEACHER

Duties: Head Group teacher for Developmentally Disabled adults; plan weekly lessons; write monthly client assessments; confer with clinical team

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR: ASHI AND AHA CPR; STRATEGIES FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION

SPECIAL SKILLS: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

COMPLETED DIVORCE MEDIATION CERTIFICATION COURSE JANUARY 2017

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