Erika Calderon
Bronx,NY
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Students in Temporary Housing Bridging the Gap Social Work Intern
Department of Education
09.2023 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling support to students in temporary housing grades Pre-K to 5th grade to enhance client self-sufficiency through goal setting, problem-solving, and skill-building.
- Maintain case notes, documenting progress towards goals for accurate reporting.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work.
- Provide crisis intervention services as needed to ensure the safety of clients in need of support.
- Conduct home visits to assess attendance barriers and provide support.
Students in Temporary Housing Community Coordinator
Department of Education
12.2022 - Current
- Assist families with school placement and transportation ensuring compliance with McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
- Enhance community engagement by organizing events and initiatives.
- Assist families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources, and connecting with other family support services.
- Connect families with community and school resources, strengthening their support networks.
Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialist
Department of Education
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided school-wide classroom lessons grades 6-12th using evidence-based curriculum
- Provided at-risk counseling in group and individual settings; areas of focus included substance abuse, self-esteem, academic improvement, attendance, family and peer conflict
- Conducted assessments, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention as well as positive alternative activities
- Provided referrals for mental health, higher-level substance abuse treatment, and other community-based/school-based supports
Family Advocate
New York Foundling
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Managed caseload of 25 students, parents, and families, while providing targeted, selective, and universal interventions at assigned school(s)
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and provided linkages to appropriate mental health and community resources
- Provided support to at-risk youth and families by providing ongoing mental health consultation as needed
- Provided direct clinical crisis intervention using methods informed by evidence-based model principles and practices
- Identified and engaged key stakeholders and systemic strengths and areas for growth
Data Collector
Battelle-Headway Workforce Solutions
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Conducted computerized research in participant’s home
- Provided informational workshops to schools in the local area targeted for research in order to increase number of participants for study
Clinical Services Coordinator
State of Delaware
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Provided case management services for eligible clients by monitoring progress throughout treatment, and participating in IEP meetings
- Reported to any court hearings and provided recommendation to court on appropriate level of care
- Coordinated the integration of services with other divisions, schools, mental health/drug treatment facilities and other external service organizations
- Coordinated services for continuum of care and discharge into least restrictive environment, connecting families with available community resources
- Input accurate data for all contacts with clients into agency database
Research Assistant
University of Delaware
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Coordinated participant visits and monitored the collection, processing, recording of data
- Maintained strong working relationships with participating families who may be at high risk
- Oversaw the fiscal management of the grant
Youth Enrichment Program Coordinator
Bronx Works
09.2006 - 12.2010
- Created a nurturing and supportive environment for inner city youth, ages 4-17
- Provided counseling to youth and served as a mandated reporter
- Assisted youth through college admission process, GED process, and employment process
- Acted as a liaison to parents seeking educational advice, psychological, and family therapy advice
- Supervised youth workers and implemented a creative after-school and teen program curriculum
Administrative Assistant and Receptionist
Novantas, LLC
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Updated information in company server and summarize pitched proposals
- Aided Human Resource department in screening resumes and work together with Marketing Department in research projects
- Conducted initial analysis of an extensive research project together with principals, managers and associates in order to provide accurate data
Research Assistant- Research of Cognitive Science
University Of Pennsylvania
02.2002 - 06.2004
- Analyzed statistical data using Microsoft Excel as well as SPSS and JMPin
- Assisted in formulation of experiments using Psychscope software
- Conducted research for future publications in neuropsychological journals
- Responsible for executing computerized experiments
- Ensured a viable sample size for experiments by recruiting subjects through newsgroups
Education
Master's Degree in Social Work -
Touro College Graduate School of Social Work
New York, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2004
Skills
- Spanish (Fluent)
- ATS
- New Visions Portal
- Student Profile
- Microsoft Software
- Insight
Timeline
Students in Temporary Housing Bridging the Gap Social Work Intern
Department of Education
09.2023 - Current
Students in Temporary Housing Community Coordinator
Department of Education
12.2022 - Current
Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialist
Department of Education
06.2019 - 12.2022
Family Advocate
New York Foundling
01.2015 - 05.2019
Data Collector
Battelle-Headway Workforce Solutions
05.2014 - 05.2015
Clinical Services Coordinator
State of Delaware
06.2011 - 07.2013
Research Assistant
University of Delaware
01.2011 - 06.2011
Youth Enrichment Program Coordinator
Bronx Works
09.2006 - 12.2010
Administrative Assistant and Receptionist
Novantas, LLC
01.2005 - 05.2006
Research Assistant- Research of Cognitive Science
University Of Pennsylvania
02.2002 - 06.2004
Master's Degree in Social Work -
Touro College Graduate School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of Pennsylvania
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