Juvenile Justice Intervention Worker (Social Worker)

Profile

Graduate of a CSWE accredited B.S.W. program at La Salle University, with passions for racial equity, transformative education and social justice through both evidence based and nontraditional styles of practice.

Skills

Counseling and Casework Services, Generalist Practice, Family and Group Facilitation, Team Building, Management, Leadership, P&L Management, Microsoft & IOS systems, Community Organizing, Food Service and Team Management, ServSafe Management Training Certified, Food and Beverage Preparation, Operational Excellence Practices

Professional Experience

JUVENILE JUSTICE SOCIAL WORKER, THE CHILDREN’S VILLAGE; YONKERS, NY — 2020-

● Utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy as a clinical model for intervention with youth and families involved with juvenile justice and foster care systems.

● Engage youth and families in case management services targeting mental health, substance abuse, education, employment and independent living needs.

● Engage youth and families in individual and/or family counseling, providing intervention when needed, supporting family system growth and development.

● Coordinate and create treatment plans with collaboration of youth and their families, developing personal and measurable goals.

● Collaborate with the Department of Social Services, Residential Treatment Facilities, Foster/Group Homes, Schools, Courts, and community based service providers to support transition from care back into the community.

● Monitor and assess progress of youth returning home, providing recommendations to the Department of Social Services and Westchester County Family/Criminal Court on placement needs.

● Facilitate an Independent Living Workshop in a community based location for youth ages 14-25.

● Serve on the agency's Undoing Institutional Racism and LGBTQ Alliance committees, applying field and personal experience to promote social justice and change. TRANSITIONAL COORDINATOR/SOCIAL WORKER, LADDER FAMILY CENTER; PHILA., PA — 2019-20

● Facilitate life and job skills workshops with ASD and/or MDS students ages 18-25.

● Develop and execute programming empowering transition skills for clientele.

● Provide counseling and social-emotional support to college students with ASD.

● Facilitate workshops for University faculty and staff to increase ASD and MDS awareness.

● Develop community partnerships to offer agency clientele off-site services.

● Assess program effectiveness and redevelop agency internal practices.

● Allocate additional funding channels through grant writing, donor events, etc. LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT (SOCIAL WORKER), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; GLENSIDE, PA — 2018-19

● Provide casework services for constituents of the 154th district of Pennsylvania.

● Support the legislative team in policy development and writing.

● Communicate constituent needs and experiences to the Representative.

● Meet with individuals, families, organizations and networks lobbying for legislation. FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, STARBUCKS, ARAMARK CORP; PHILA., PA — 2016-2020

● Supervised team of 30-40 hourly associates.

● Managed location compliance with brand policies, offers and LTOs.

● Increased revenue, averaging $3,700 daily in profits.

● Collaborate with Corporate and Account Leadership to pilot new pricing, programs and menu items.

● Responsible for product inventory, sales, regulation (P&L) of two, 15,000 weekly budgets.

● Provided operational oversight for alternative Starbucks locations.

● Increased account social media following by 200%. Education

La Salle University — Social Work (B.S.W.); Education and Social Justice (Concentrations), 2020 Other Internships:

Cristo Rey Philadelphia Charter High School; 2016-17 Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter High School; 2017-18 References

Rosemary Barbera, M.S.S., PhD. – Chair and Program Director, Social Work, La Salle University Ernest Miller, F.S.C. -- Vice President for Mission, La Salle University Lucy Nonas-Barnes, MSW -- Assistant Clinical Director, STEP Aftercare, The Children’s Village Robert Mack, M.Ed. – Founding Director, LADDER Family Center

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