Dynesyia Covington
Bronx,NY
Summary
To obtain a position within a company that will allow me to utilize my educational background, and enhance my research and writing skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Strong legal research and reporting skills Legal Administration Exercise independent judgment and decision-making Knowledge of practices regarding legal confidentiality, consent and information
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Planner
Children’s Aid
08.2017 - Current
- Maintain a caseload of 12 families with a minimum of two contacts a month, one being in the home
- Visit to all families on caseload and all children seen each month
- Provide serviced including family and individual therapy, advocacy, educational monitoring, parent support and general case management services
- Collaborate with and refer to appropriate service providers for case coordination
- Responsible for maintaining up to date progress notes, completing Family Assessment and Service Plans, inputting contact data into PROMIS system, and obtaining any documents required from ACS, such as school and medical records
- Participate in weekly individual supervision and monthly group supervision, other professional development activities, including trainings and workshops
- Schedule and participate in Family Team Conference for all cases
Per-Diem Waiver Service Provider
Cardinal McCloskey
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Supports and mentor the child in successful functioning in the home and community
- Teach the child different techniques to communicate and socialize while incorporating activities
- Provide planned Respite services to give caregiver some relief support to help nurture the child
- Encourage the child by identifying strengths through community and home activities
Assistant Teacher
Lutheran Social Services-Early Life School
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Support Head Teacher in planning and implementing classroom schedule
- Supervise children within classroom and outdoor play to ensure safety
- Observe students performance and record relevant data to assess progress
- Present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers
Student Aide/Paraprofessional
Lutheran Social Services-The New Life School
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Display and encourage high level of academic quality, positive behavior and values
- Provide guidance towards independent study of remedial work assigned instructors
- Took therapeutic crisis intervention training to learn how to redirect a child from taking negative action
- Esclated students who became angry or upset with handling difficult situations
Paralegal Coordinator, Work Study
Mildred-Elley College
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Drafted legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, briefs and discovery responses
- Assisted attorney(s) in preparing materials for trail, arbitration or mediation
- Prepared legal documents for court filings or service of process
- Organized student files for clinical program
- Managed cases for Paralegal Tutoring Clinic
Student Advocate/ Counselor/Office Administrator
Harlem Children Zone
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed partnerships between students, schools and parents to make sure the students achieve their academic potentials
- Worked under the guidance of the educational coordinator to monitor the academic support of students
- Facilitated different activities and workshops for students
- Conducted weekly one-on-one meetings with each student
- Help students seek employment for after school hours either within/outside of program
- Managed data statistics independently
Administrative Assistant (Internship)
Law Office of Montana & Montana
05.2007 - 06.2007
- Provided administrative support including but not limited to interoffice- filing and faxing
- Prepared and mail court dates to clients
- Scanned legal documents to ensure accuracy
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments
- Provided attorney support at court dates
- Acted as a mentor for adolescent clients
Education
Masters Degree - Criminal Justice And Human Services
Monroe College
Bronx, NY06.2024
Associate Degree of Occupational Studies - Paralegal Studies
Mildred-Elley College
New York, NY11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe College
Bronx, NY04.2009
Skills
- Individualized service planning
- Documentation accuracy
- Case management expertise
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
Case Planner
Children’s Aid
08.2017 - Current
Per-Diem Waiver Service Provider
Cardinal McCloskey
06.2016 - 06.2019
Assistant Teacher
Lutheran Social Services-Early Life School
06.2015 - 08.2017
Paralegal Coordinator, Work Study
Mildred-Elley College
05.2014 - 11.2014
Student Aide/Paraprofessional
Lutheran Social Services-The New Life School
04.2014 - 06.2015
Student Advocate/ Counselor/Office Administrator
Harlem Children Zone
01.2011 - 01.2014
Administrative Assistant (Internship)
Law Office of Montana & Montana
05.2007 - 06.2007
Associate Degree of Occupational Studies - Paralegal Studies
Mildred-Elley College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe College
Masters Degree - Criminal Justice And Human Services
Monroe College
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