Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions. Focused on delivering and propelling seamless care through consultation with caregivers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
WSP waiver service provider
Real-NYC
08.2021 - 09.2022
As a waiver service provider, I specialize in one on one and family, respite and CFSS services for children ages 16-19 yrs old
I am also responsible for providing pre-voc
Community habilitation and referral services to young adults between the ages of 19-25 years old
Respite services include but are not limited to activities, meetings, service plan reviews, referral services, counseling and social engagement.
Front desk counselor
Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
07.2018 - 07.2020
Duties include, but not limited to, preparing documents for night shift services
Assist and deescalate client mental health breakdowns when necessary
Monitor building and apartment of 49 apartments hourly
Implemented group activities and breakfast program for all tenants every Friday
Input data into the foothold database about client progress
Provide accurate, clear, and timely documentation of each client’s clinical records
Provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct support to allow clients with psychological & substance use disorders to maintain their physical and emotional health, and live safely in the community, as well as develop skills necessary for independent living.
Personal Assistant/ Administrative support
The Art of Becoming.inc/ Family and adult counseling
06.2015 - 07.2017
In this role, my duties included reporting directly to the CEO on a daily basis
Preparing documents for the company, copy, filed, created and implemented
Setting up meetings with partnering businesses
Registering new patients
Assisting patients complete intake forms
Assisting in multiple errands and daily activities
Provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct support to allow clients with psychological & substance use disorders to maintain their physical and emotional health, and live safely in the community, as well as develop skills necessary for independent living.
Education
Bachelors of Science/ Law and Society -
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
06.2021
Associates of Science -
Bronx Community College
08.2019
Skills
Counseling and social services
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent oral, written and communication skills on legal documentation
10 years experience in Mental Health, family, individual, HIV, drug counseling Family community rehabilitation
Accomplishments
Martin Luther King award/ John JAY College of Criminal Justice
Projects
Internship/ Gloria Brown Marshall/WBAI 99.5 AM, Duties include but not limited to, acting as executive producer for segments on COVID 19. In this capacity responsibilities range from scouting for guests, music, itinerary, team management and daily reports. The internship demanded rigorous research for show topics. Information had to be through and up to date. Constitutional research and study were also required. Internship/Professor Sidman/John Jay College/ Law and Society department, Projects consisted of timely research of certiorari. The analysis of supreme court decisions like Roe v Wade, and other landmark cases that affect our society. Capstone project/ Inside/ out, A look inside of the penal systems resource management. This project centered around the theory of prison being a community where human beings, especially of Black and brown communities can access basic resources that they may be disenfranchised from because of judicial roadblocks, which may lead to a system that feels safer inside then out. Fordham/Fulton terrace tenants association, 07/2023, President, As tenant President, I was elected by the tenants to represent them on critical issues affecting the community and building. Duties include team building, planning monthly tenants meetings. Creating, managing, organizing the distribution of flyers, itinerary, internet groups and community events. I am responsible for all communications within, as well as outsourcing local organizations to ensure a successful organization. This role requires that I also be responsible for all written communications, social media alerts, as well as political engagement local and state.
Timeline
WSP waiver service provider
Real-NYC
08.2021 - 09.2022
Front desk counselor
Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
07.2018 - 07.2020
Personal Assistant/ Administrative support
The Art of Becoming.inc/ Family and adult counseling