Patricia Holland

Professional Summary

Professionally trained advocate with 5+ years' experience in the field of Child Advocacy and Policy. Extensive involvement in all levels of relationship building, and program development. Strong public speaking, teaching, and facilitator skills for a diverse student community. A proven leader with the ability to develop, manage, and implement multiple activities for college/career readiness focusing on adolescents from marginalized populations.

Work History

EducationWorks – Case Manager

Philadelphia, PA

08/2020 – present

Case Manage 15-20 Pregnant and Parenting teens within the Philadelphia school district

Responsible for ensuring students receive the proper resources to help them navigate through parenthood

Work with community partner to maximize assistance for students

Counsels students to facilitate achieving academic goals, developing life skills, and sustaining overall well-being

Gateway Community Action Partnership - Youth Program Coordinator

Bridgeton, NJ

10/2018 – 08/2020

Mentor 15-20 at-risk youth from socially disadvantaged communities

Develop trusting relationships with youth and their families using a trauma-informed approach

Prepare youth for career choice by identifying and assessing their adeptness, merit and individual qualities

Implement activities to develop confidence, peer relationships, technical and transferable skills

First Star Academy - Case Manager

Bridgeton, NJ

09/2015 - 10/2018

Assessed child and family functioning, protective factors, family strengths, family needs, stressors and coping mechanisms to develop tailored care plans

Help parents improve their ability to care for their children

Evaluate the impact of services provided for the child and family

Data Entry and file maintenance as required by First Star guidelines; ensuring confidentiality in accordance to HIPPA regulations

Casa of Cumberland Gloucester & Salem Counties - Advocate Coordinator

Bridgeton, NJ

09/2015 - 01/2017

Researched child abuse/neglect cases to become familiarized with backgrounds via court documents.

Conducted interviews with parents, foster parents, school officials and other individuals to better assess child's needs.

Provided representation in court with CASA Advocates as needed.

Served as liaison between the court; CASA volunteers; DCP&P; law enforcement; and other social service agencies as needed.

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Willing to relocate: Authorized to work in the US for any employer in any state.

References available upon request.

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77 Elmwood Avenue, Gloucester City, NJ 08030

Skills

Trained in indicators of child abuse

Child abuse reporting

Case management

Youth mentoring

Youth engagement

Youth supervision

Youth advocacy trained

Experience with foster care youth

Vulnerability and risk assessment

Student plans

Progress tracking

Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

May 2022 - Currently In progress

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Master of Arts: Child Advocacy and Policy

May 2019

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Bachelor of Arts: Child Advocacy and Policy

May 2015

Cumberland County College

Vineland, NJ

Associate of Applied Science: Social Services

May 2015

Cumberland County College

Vineland, NJ

Certification Drug and Alcohol: Social Service

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