Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Volunteer Experience
Area Of Specialty
Accomplishments
Timeline
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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, NY
01.2005

Associate of Arts and Science - Humanities

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY
12.2001

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
Connie N. McGeachy