JENNIFER LEOGRANDE

* * * * * L L C R E S T MILLER PLACE, N Y 1 1 7 6 4 • P H O N E (6 3 1) 833-0368

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EDUCATION

December 2007 Long Island University Brentwood, NY Mental Health Counseling Licensure Program

May 2001 Long Island University Brentwood, NY

Master of Science, School Counseling

May 1998 SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June 2021-September 2021 Individual Group Home Living-IGHL Manorville, NY Psychologist/Applied Behavior Specialist-ABS, Adult Residential Services/Day Program Services

● Provided classroom behavior support at Manorville Opts Day Program

● Developed, implemented, and in-serviced direct support staff on Behavior Support Plans

● Attended and participated in all team meetings (CFA, Semi-Annual, Life Plan, Quarterly, and Clinic)

● Conducted observations of consumers in order to evaluate behaviors, skill level, and functioning level

October 2020-June 2021 Developmental Disabilities Institute-DDI Smithtown, NY Applied Behavior Specialist-ABS Adult Residential Services-ARS/FBSP-Home Case Behavior Services

● Developed and implemented individualized Behavior Support Plans based on individuals needs, interests, abilities, and skill level

● Conducted questionnaires and behavior assessments (MAS and QABF) to determine functions of behavior

● Participated in screening/intake meetings

● Attended psychiatric appointments and maintained detailed records of individuals prescribed psychotropic medications

● Provided home based family behavior support services-FBSP (OPWDD grant funded program) August 2019-September 2020 SCO of Family Services, Adult Residential Services-ARS-Ridge NY Residential House Manager, Ridge IRA

● Directly responsible for the direct care of six adult residential consumers

● Coordinated residential program events, socials, and community outings

● Staff scheduling to ensure supervision guidelines and residential ratio was in compliance

● Managed and budgeted residents’ PNA, savings, and clothing accounts

● Maintained consistent communication with all essential team members and parents to ensure all notifications were reported

● Maintained a clean, safe, and healthy residential environment

● Evaluated staff performance levels to ensure all policies and procedures were followed JENNIFER LEOGRANDE

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October 2013-August 2019 Developmental Disabilities Institute, Smithtown, NY Applied Behavior Specialist-ABS-Children's Residential Program-CRP

● Created, developed, and implemented individualized behavior support plans

● Attended and participated in all interdisciplinary team meetings

● Evaluated consumers on an ongoing basis to determine behavior progress and effectiveness of behavior strategy interventions

● Collected and calculated behavior data, created graphs to evaluate behavior trends

● Prepared documentation and assessments for team meetings based on the observations of students

● Provided in-service training for direct care staff on topics such as: SCIP-R, BSP training, documentation of behavior data, and Crisis Prevention September 2012-October 2013 Maryhaven Center of Hope, Manorville, NY Assistant Residential Manager and Recreation Coordinator-Adult Residential Services-ICF4

● Participated in the hiring, staff evaluations, corrective actions, and termination process

● Scheduled and coordinated recreational activities, special events, and community outings specific to consumers’ needs, skill and functioning levels, and preferred group activities

● Maintained working knowledge of policy and procedure specific to pertinent regulations and agency policies

● Co-facilitated staff meetings, psychological appointments, and interdisciplinary team meetings

● Ensured all notifications and documentations of incident reports/SCIP-R RIA form were properly filed and team members and parents were notified in a timely manner February 2009-August 2012 Selden Centereach Youth Association, Centereach Mental Health Counselor, Coordinator Before and After School Program, Assistant Director Summer Fun Day Camp

● Provided individual, family, and group counseling services

● Composed short and long term counseling goals

● Utilized assessment and diagnostic information to determine proper intervention needs Assisted camp counselors with proper

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● Referred clients to appropriate community agencies

● Served as liaison between school administration and community October 2006- June 2010 North Shore Youth Council, Rocky Point, NY Student Assistance Counselor at Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School MPSD

Provide individual, group, and family counseling

Develop social skills programs for special needs students

Train, supervise, and facilitate mentoring program

Crisis intervention/suicide assessment

October 2005- September 2006 Long Island University/CW Post Brookville, NY Associate Director of Financial Aid

Immediate supervisor of clerical staff

Configured data during transition of the People Soft program

Counseled students and families on all aspects of financial aid eligibility August 2004 – September 2005 New York College of Health Professions Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Utilized EDExpress/ EDConnect to create student budgets and financial aid packages Determined Federal Stafford Loan and Federal Grant amounts

Assisted students with completing manual and online FAFSA forms October 2003 – August 2004 Dowling College, Oakdale, NY Enrollment Services Associate-Recruitment Counselor

Planned recruiting events at colleges, high schools, and local businesses Administered student financial aid and scholarship programs

Assisted students with registration decisions and processes JENNIFER LEOGRANDE

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2002 June -October 2003 Little Flower, Wading River, NY House Manager

Managed and Supervised twenty individuals and thirty direct care staff Responsible for inventory and collation of budgeting state funding

Facilitated training workshops

Assisted in formulating behavior modification plans

August 2001 – June 2002 Bridgeport Public School District, Bridgeport, CT School Guidance Counselor

Provided individual/group counseling specialized in crisis intervention Coordinated and trained students in peer mediation.

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