Family support specialist

**** ******* ***.**** 11-516-***-****

San Diego, CA 92109

*********@*****.***

Objective:

Utilization and expansion of skills, experience and knowledge thus far acquired in the field via a position in the field of mental health/psychology; that will provide an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.

Employment History:

New Alternatives Inc.

Foster Family Agency 4/08-current

Position: Family Support Specialist

New Alternatives Inc.

Comprehensive Adolescent Treatment Center 11/07-3/08

Level 12 group home

Position: Childcare Worker

Key Qualifications:

Ø 18 mos. 1:1 supervision, mentoring, and coaching of emotionally disturbed youth, in areas of: emotional stability, conflict management, interpersonal relationships, independent living skills, and coping skills.

Ø 14 mos. providing rehabilitation services to Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment as well as Intensive Treatment Foster Care qualified foster youth

Ø 14 mos. aiding and assisting foster families establish and maintain positive healing relationships with foster youth in their care

Ø Proficiency in file management including knowledge of client plans, utilization reviews, behavioral updates and medication follow-ups.

Ø 4 mos. level 12 group home experience

Ø Anasazi trained

Ø CPR & First Aid certified

Education:

Adelphi University '05-'07

Garden City, NY

B.A. Social sciences, concentration: psychology

Cum Laude

University of New Hampshire '00-'03

Durham, NH

Baldwin Senior High School '00

Baldwin, NY

References upon request

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