Alliyah McGraw
New York
Summary
Graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. I have experience working and volunteering in child welfare, daycare centers, nursing homes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protective Specialist
Administration for Children's Services
New York
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of child safety and family dynamics.
- Conducted initial investigations of reported child abuse and neglect cases, gathering information from interviews with parents, children, teachers and other sources.
- Facilitated referrals for medical treatment, mental health counseling and other social services.
- Documented case findings and maintained accurate records in agency systems.
- Educated families on available community resources and support programs.
- Conducted home visits, completed inspections and interviewed family members and witnesses.
Family Advocate
Grand Street Settlement: Head Start
New York
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
- Conducted Intakes and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
- Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
- Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
Front Desk Receptionist
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
- Input customers data into reservation systems and updated to reflect certain changes made online, by phone, and via email.
Camp Counselor
Legacy Summer Camp
New York
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Assisted homesick children, actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support.
- Communicated camper needs, progress and attitudes in weekly staff meetings and made appropriate program adjustments.
Nursing Home Volunteer
The New Jewish Home, Manhattan Campus
New York
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Helped patients with transportation and mobility inside and outside of facility.
- Provided relief and emotional support for patients.
- Assisted with patient shopping, errands and activities, eating, dressing and hygiene activities.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY College At New Paltz
TalisaNew Paltz05.2022
Skills
- Case Management
- Problem-Solving
- Computer Proficiency
- Child advocacy
- Family support services
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Family support
Timeline
Child Protective Specialist
Administration for Children's Services
02.2024 - Current
Family Advocate
Grand Street Settlement: Head Start
08.2022 - 02.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
SUNY New Paltz
08.2021 - 05.2022
Camp Counselor
Legacy Summer Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019
Nursing Home Volunteer
The New Jewish Home, Manhattan Campus
09.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY College At New Paltz