Bianca LaBella

• Implement Multi-Tiered Programs and Practices including Universal Screening and Planning (BIMAS- Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System)
• Ongoing services to students through Individualized Education Plans (IEP) with social-emotional goal(s)
• Participation on policy work group to write PPSD Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Postvention policy.
• Assist in the development of Student Support Team outlines & plans for each student who does not receive individualized educational services
• Collaboration with NASW-RI on research and advocacy efforts regarding the funded bill (H5396) (S258) for the nationally recommended ratio of 1:250 through the RI Policy and Advocacy Committee.
• Engaged in direct service, providing individual and group counseling for IEP, 504, and Student Support Team referred students at the elementary and middle school level.
• Consult regularly with classroom teachers and professionals regarding students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Participation in regular meetings with Human Resources focused on the recruitment and retention of school-based mental health professionals, aligned to the goals of the School-Based Mental Health Grant.
• Development and Presentation of Resource Map and Guide by Neighborhood throughout the City of Providence during SSW Professional Learning Community.
• Participate in relevant professional development and training.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations through the special education process.

Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School

• Provided individual and group counseling sessions addressing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• Maintained progress monitoring and documentation for caseload of students.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to create a supportive and inclusive school environment for all students.
• Attend and participate in 504 and IEP meetings.
• Assist in the implementation of The Kindness Crew, a student-led initiative to enhance positive school climate and community engagement.

• Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
• Resource distributor for mental health resources in the community and online for East Bay Residents.
• Attended relevant trainings to become certified as a trainer in "Stronger Together" Mental Health Awareness Program.

• Selected to assist a social work faculty member on a project with Heartland Alliance International, focusing on mental health risk and protective factors for unaccompanied children in the United States
• Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
• Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
• Co-authored drafts, reports, and manuscripts.

Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex

• Enhance high-school students well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate referrals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' needs, developing individualized intervention plans accordingly.
• Assisted families in accessing community resources such as counseling services, healthcare providers, and financial support programs.

• Research various mental health diagnoses and the efficacy of treatment.
• Created resource guides for mental health services for youth and adolescents.
• Presented to middle and high school students in workshops to raise awareness surrounding mental health signs and symptoms, and reducing stigma.
• Assisted with identifying speakers and engaged in social media outreach.

• Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Boosted children's social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and consistent encouragement.
• Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the kindergarten setting.

• Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
• Provided crisis management as needed, including suicide and risk assessments.
• Developed referral processes, behavior and safety plans, and documentation.
• Connected families with community resources to address needs such as health and mental healthcare.
• Monitored progress of identified students using data-driven decision-making to adjust intervention plans as needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.