Cherise Cooper-Matos, LMSW
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Experienced LMSW looking for part time position within a comprehensive social service organization that will provide clinical growth as well as professional opportunities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Program Director-Supervised Visitation Program
New York Center for Interpersonal Development
Staten Island, NY
09.2017 - Current
- Oversee all operations of the Supervised Visitation Program
- Responsibilities include tracking and screening all referrals , scheduling and conducting intakes, scheduling clients for visitation
- Provide supervision to clients and staff during program operation
- Maintain and update all of the program forms and records.
- Communicate and a build a rapport with court liaisons and other court personnel
- Write and submit court reports to Family and Supreme courts according to court requirements and court orders
- Provide training and supervision to program staff
- Track staff hours and submit payroll
Observer-Supervised Visitation Program
New York Center for Interpersonal Development
Staten Island, NY
03.2010 - 09.2017
- Supervise visits between non-custodial parents and their children as per the court ordered referrals
- Engage children prior to the start of the visit and assist with the children with the transition at the end of the visit
- Enforce program rules during the visitation sessions
- Provide the Program Director with written observation reports
- Communicate any concerns to Program Director during or after the visitation
- Prepare and clean visitation room
School Social Worker
New York City Department of Education
Staten Island, New York
08.2008 - Current
- Conduct social history interviews and social history updates with parents and students
- Explain due process rights to parents
- Conduct classroom observations as needed
- Write reports based on social history interview and classroom observations
- Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate
- Provide consultative and support services to students, parents and school personnel
- Provide crisis intervention services including "At risk" counseling
- Act as a liaison between school, parent and community based organizations and resources
- Assist in the development of Functional Behavioral Assessment and behavior Intervention Plans for students experiencing behavioral challenges
- Perform other related duties
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Hunter college School of Social Work
New York, NY2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baruch College
New York, NY1990
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach
- Staff supervision
- Advocacy
- Group facilitation
- Curriculum development
- Conference presentation
- Interdisciplinary collaborations
Timeline
Program Director-Supervised Visitation Program
New York Center for Interpersonal Development
09.2017 - Current
Observer-Supervised Visitation Program
New York Center for Interpersonal Development
03.2010 - 09.2017
School Social Worker
New York City Department of Education
08.2008 - Current
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Hunter college School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baruch College
Certification
Licensed Master Social Work, State of New York
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