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.
adozop@r.postjobfree.com
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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