Angela Ashley
Elmsford,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Social Worker with strong foundation in supporting students' emotional and social development. Successfully provided counseling and crisis intervention, promoting positive behavioral changes. Demonstrated empathy and effective communication skills to build trust with students and collaborate with educators.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
P.S 153 /M.S 181
02.2025 - Current
- Serve as an integral member of the School Based Support Team (SBST), responsible for supporting students in need of, or currently receiving, Special Education services.
- Facilitate comprehensive special education evaluations by coordinating with parents, conducting assessments, and participating in IEP meetings, ensuring thorough and accurate support for students' educational needs.
- Assist parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Participate in MTSS and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Provide crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students.
Mental Health Clinician
The Children's Village- Sanctuary
05.2023 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting 1 clients with appropriate resources.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive mental health discharge plan.
- Facilitate DBT group
- Provide family and individual aftercare services
Program Supervisor
Greater Mental Health of New York- Care Management
11.2018 - 02.2025
- Oversaw staff training and development programs, ensuring employees were equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles.
- Lead, managed and developed the work of each care manager by setting monthly, quarterly and yearly objectives.
- Facilitated regular team meetings, keeping staff informed about updates, changes, or upcoming events related to the program they supervised.
- Evaluated program performance regularly, using data-driven insights to inform future decision-making processes.
- Evaluate client outcomes in order to create suitable best program practices/ workflows. ·
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills under challenging circumstances, effectively managing team dynamics during periods of transition or high-stress environments.
Care Manager
Greater Mental Health of New York
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
Transition Coordinator
Jewish Board of Family and Children Services
10.2012 - 02.2017
- Provided extensive support to client and helped with acclimation to new settings.
- Collaborated with service members to provide effective transition planning.
- Researched and located appropriate services for clients with various disorders.
- Advocated on behalf of transitioning students in IEP meetings, ensuring that appropriate accommodations were made available as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Fordham University
Harrison08-2022
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2011
Skills
- Mental and behavioral health
- Care coordination
- Advocacy
- Community outreach
- Organizational leadership
- Team building and development
- Cultural competence and humility
- Emotional intelligence
Timeline
School Social Worker
P.S 153 /M.S 181
02.2025 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
The Children's Village- Sanctuary
05.2023 - Current
Program Supervisor
Greater Mental Health of New York- Care Management
11.2018 - 02.2025
Care Manager
Greater Mental Health of New York
02.2017 - 11.2018
Transition Coordinator
Jewish Board of Family and Children Services
10.2012 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Fordham University
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mercy College
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