Alisha Porras

Community mental health organization located in the South Bronx, funded by OASAS, dedicated to prevent and treat a wide range of emotional, behavioral and social challenges faced by children and adolescents.

• Conducted comprehensive case management, connecting individuals and families with community resources, mental health services, and support networks
• Conducted intake services, biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals and family cases
• Provided school-based prevention counseling to at-risk youth, supporting social- emotional development and substance use prevention. Facilitated a variety of evidence-based curriculums, including: Active Parenting- Educated parents on effective communication, discipline, and relationship-building strategies/ Life Skills – Taught critical personal and interpersonal skills to help youth build confidence and resilience / "RiPP" Responding in Peaceful and Positive Ways - Guided students in conflict resolution and nonviolent communication techniques / Teen Intervene – Provided early intervention counseling for adolescents at risk of substance use
• Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, intervention strategies, and referrals to ensure compliance with agency and funding requirements.

Traditional latin inspired seafood restaurant and lounge with waterfront seating in City Island in the Bronx

• Preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons, assess bar customers needs and preferences and conclude recommendations
• Traditional latin inspired seafood restaurant and lounge with waterfront seating in City Island in the Bronx

Non-profit youth development organization that supports underserved communities in New York City and State.

• Lead monthly family workshops in order to ensure the parents involvement and commitment, after 2 workshops 70% of the participants were able to better understand uprising problems like the impact of bullying or the relevance of social media in their children's life
• Non-profit youth development organization that supports underserved communities in New York City and State

Non-profit organization for underprivileged children and teenager from age 11 to 17 years

• Assessed and monitored individual youth skills and progress to determine skill development needs and priorities, after 4 month over 60% of the participants decreased their offending rates and were able to reevaluate their life choices
• Conducted intakes services by completing necessary paperwork, providing youth with overview of 4 to 7 different program services and placing 80% successfully into facilities and youth shelters
• Collaborated with various departments and social services to implement and develop plans for various activities, including organize recreational sports, arts, education and drama activities with a participate rate of 90%
• Maintained accurate records of clients histories, progress and services delivered, by creating personal files and digital folders and saving them on the company's electronic database
• Non-profit organization for underprivileged children and teenager from age 11 to 17 years