Manager

Summary of Qualifications

MSW graduate with a strong background in counseling individuals with behavioral health needs, chronologically homeless and at-risk youth and families, Excellent client evaluation skills and the ability to locate and promote appropriate community services for clients. Proven ability to quickly establish excellent working relationships with clients. Recognized by colleagues for creative problem-solving skills an astute contributions to treatment team meetings.

Education

10/2020 Candidate for CASAC T

11/2019 Navigator Certificate from John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY

09/2019 Provisional CERPA Recovery Coach provisional certification New York, NY

09/2015 New York State Certification Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy Center New York, NY

05/2015 MSW, Clinical Social Work New York University NY

05/2015 MBA, Minor Project Management (PM) Colorado Technical University Online Colorado Springs, CO

Experience

1/2022-present Executive Director Building Leadership and Community Knowledge {B.L.A.C.K.}

Supervise team of volunteers to perform community based activities

Recruit new volunteers & train to perform assigned tasks

Cultivate community partnerships and educate families to resources in community

Liaison between community partners, families and resources

Document and report interactions with partners & families

12/2018- 9/2021 Senior Peer Bridger Community Access NY, NY

Assist the Regional Coordinator in the tracking of projects and outcome measures

Collaborate with providers involved in assessment activities to support transition process

Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.

Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.

Explore and address resident needs related to life goals, sense of purpose, physical wellness, spirituality, education, employment, socialization and community involvement, fostering connections as needed

09/2015-03/2018 Wellness Coach/Peer Specialist SUS Third Avenue Apartments Bx, NY

Conducted Harm Reduction groups/individual sessions, Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) and motivational interviewing to maintain high participation and ensured residents adhered to all service plans

Referred clients, or families to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.

Trained and directed other workers providing services to clients or patients.

Counseled clients in the importance of medication management, keeping their medical appointments and assisted clients with attending their medical appointments when necessary

04/2015-08/2015 Peer Specialist East Village Access NYC

Facilitated sexual awareness, Wellness Recovery and HIV/AIDS groups for the LGTBQ participants

Documented Individual and group sessions, all third party interactions and case conferences with client primary physician to ensure resident maintained medication management

10/2011-05/2014 Independent Living Skills Trainer (IDL Counselor) Gallub Services for TBI, LLC NYC

Assisted clients with independent living skills such as keeping their living spaces clean and organized

Coordinated and documented all services for clients inclusive to health services

Provided timely assessments and modified training regiments for each participant on caseload

Coordinated services such as childcare, entitlement programs, employment and educational training

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