Connie N. McGeachy
Bronx,NY
Summary
Dynamic Parent Coordinator with a proven track record at the New York City Department of Education, excelling in parent engagement and community outreach. Skilled in crisis intervention and case management, I successfully organized workshops that increased parental involvement, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Coordinator/Community Associate
New York City Department of Education
Bronx, USA
09.2016 - Current
- Engage parents in their children's education through targeted outreach
- Organize events such as back-to-school activities to foster parental and community involvement
- Serve as a liaison to address parent and community concerns related to school policies or facilities
- Collaborate with various departments and Parent Associations to support and develop community workshops
- Conduct workshops aimed at increasing parental involvement in school programs
- Proficient in ATS
Vice President, Parent Advisory Council
Children Circle Day Care Center
Bronx, USA
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisted the PAC President in communicating with parents and encouraging their participation in PAC activities
Intake Case Planner/Preventive
Harlem Dowling Agency
New York, USA
05.2007 - 04.2015
- Collaborate with ACS (Administration for Children Services) to ensure the safety and well-being of children
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Offer crisis intervention services and refer clients to community-based agencies for mental health, medical services, entitlements, and domestic violence support
- Assessed client needs, identified resources, and developed strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Plan and facilitate weekly family workshops
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
Intake Case Planner/Foster Care
Harlem Dowling Agency
New York, USA
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Provide intensive casework services to children, their birth parents, foster families, or adoption parents
- Facilitate the placement of children in foster or adoptive homes and participate in the development of assessment, service delivery, discharge, and aftercare planning
- Prepare documentation including progress notes, plan amendments, court reports, and risk assessments
- Attend family court hearings as necessary in collaboration with ACS
- Provide crisis intervention to prevent escalation of high-risk behaviors and placement disruptions
- Assist legal staff in adoption finalization and maintain case records to meet required standards
Adolescent Development Counselor
Group Home Services
New York, USA
10.2004 - 04.2006
- Worked with program participants, school personnel, external service providers, and parents to provide individualized support
- Counseled residents and engaged families in the process
- Monitored academic, social, and emotional progress, addressing any issues impeding development
- Assisted residents in preparing for independent living
Certified Personal Care Aide/Homemaker
Self Help Agency
New York, USA
10.2003 - 02.2004
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, eating, dressing, and ambulation
- Performed household duties such as cleaning, meal preparation, and waste disposal
- Ran errands and provided transportation as needed
- Documented visits and any significant changes in the client’s condition
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Mercy College
Bronx, NY01.2005
Associate of Arts and Science - Humanities
SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY12.2001
Skills
- Parent engagement
- Community outreach
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Case management
- Active listening
- Counsel parents
- Crisis intervention
- Family mediation
References
Available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
Vice President, Parent Advisory Council, Children Circle Day Care Center, Bronx, NY, 06/2015, 08/2016, Assisted the PAC President in communicating with parents and encouraging their participation in PAC activities.
Area Of Specialty
- Children Services
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Home Assessment Placement
- Foster Care & Adoption
- Domestic Violence & Substance Abuse
- Adolescent Development
- Counseling & Case Management
Accomplishments
Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Hours Certificate
Completion of Student Privacy Training
Timeline
Parent Coordinator/Community Associate
New York City Department of Education
09.2016 - Current
Vice President, Parent Advisory Council
Children Circle Day Care Center
06.2015 - 08.2016
Intake Case Planner/Preventive
Harlem Dowling Agency
05.2007 - 04.2015
Intake Case Planner/Foster Care
Harlem Dowling Agency
05.2006 - 05.2007
Adolescent Development Counselor
Group Home Services
10.2004 - 04.2006
Certified Personal Care Aide/Homemaker
Self Help Agency
10.2003 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Mercy College
Associate of Arts and Science - Humanities
SUNY Morrisville
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