Giavona Sciocchetti
Niskayuna,USA
Summary
I am a fierce advocate for the underserved populations. I have lived experience as an individual with a family member in recovery from opioid addiction. I am passionate about the work of OASAS and feel honored to be part of the advancement in addiction services across New York State.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
NYS Office of Addiction Supports and Services (RFMH)
Albany, NY
03.2025 - Current
- My responsibilities include: preparing and collecting vouchers, submitting payment requests to RFMH, submitting and monitoring data, and keeping the division's share drive up to date, including monthly Collaborative Action Plans (CAP).
- My role includes facilitating relationships between the project's direct service provider (Outreach) and other youth-serving providers by providing support in establishing or enhancing relationships with medical practitioners (including pediatricians), juvenile justice, and child welfare agencies.
- Coordinating trainings for staff
- Facilitating monthly project meetings between OASAS and contractors, as well as OASAS and SAMHSA
- Maintaining an up-to-date project work plan
- Tracking and processing payments to contractors
- Writing, compiling, and disseminating project information internally and externally
- Site visits and collaboration with team
Office Manager
Stephen L. Molinsek, LLC
Albany, NY
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Managed daily office operations, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence
- Developed and implemented efficient filing systems to improve document organization and retrieval
- Coordinated office moves and renovations, successfully minimizing downtime and disruptions to workflow
- Collaborated with IT company to troubleshoot hardware/software issues and ensure smooth functioning of office equipment
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for office supplies/services to secure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or service levels
- Managed the office budget, tracking expenses and identifying areas for cost-saving measures
- Assisted with legal documents and trial preparation
Case Manager -Community Based Supports CPST/PSR
St. Catherine's Center for Children
Albany, NY
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Community-Based Services through Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Services
- Case management for at-risk youth who have had or were having a mental health crisis
- Navigated services for youth with a Substance Use disorder
- Documentation (case notes) of interaction with youth via Connections (NYS OCFS)
Program Administrator
Road Recovery Foundation
New York, NY
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Program management for virtual programming offered to at-risk youth across New York State through federal grants from OJJDP and conducted at OASAS Youth Clubhouses.
- Responsible for program management, including recruitment of participants, marketing, and liaison to Road Recovery executive staff
- Understanding and directing at-risk youth with a SUD to prevention programming
- Meeting them where they are and providing solid programs that enhance their health and well-being
- Acting as a liaison to the Adolescent, Women, and Family Services, NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
Cross-Systems Coordination and Training CRPA-F, FPA
Families Together in New York State
Albany, NY
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Participated in outreach and engagement for Family Peer Support Services, particularly how it intersects with the Office of Addiction Services and Supports under the CRPA Family.
- Identify and recruit Certified Family Peer Advocates (FPA) with lived experience as a caregiver or parent of a youth who has struggled with substance use disorder to participate in CRPA-F training.
- Identify and recruit Certified Recovery Peer Advocates with lived experience who are caregivers or a parent of a youth who struggles or has struggled with a substance use disorder to participate in FPA training.
- Developed guidance on becoming a Family Peer Advocate or a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate – Family.
- Promoted Family Peer Support Services (FPS) to families and providers via social media platforms and email lists
- Host workshops promoting CRPA-F at NYS conferences and other statewide meetings.
Hudson-Mohawk Parent Advisor
Families Together in New York State
Albany, NY
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Promote the mission and values of Families Together in NYS and NYS OMH, including the Adolescent Services System Program Principle, Systems of Care, and Family Driven Care
- Attended regional meetings to promote and update Family Peer Support Services.
- Certified Family Peer Advocate (FPA)
- Participated in NYS OMH division staff meetings
- Participated in various trainings, including Wrap Around TOT, Health Habitus, and Adolescent Mental Health First Aid
Youth and Family Specialist
NYS Office of Addiction Supports and Services
Albany, NY
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Served as a Liaison to the Bureau of Recovery Services
- Represented the family and youth voice at meetings and other activities
- Assisted in the development and management of contracts related to developing a training curriculum related to the establishment of a Family Peer Credential
- Assisted in the development and management of contracts related to developing a curriculum associated with the establishment of a Youth Peer Credential
- Assisted in the family and youth voice being heard as part of the developing Communities of Recovery
- Worked with Friends Of Recovery New York (FOR-NY) and the Bureau of Recovery to establish and maintain a list of Family and Youth organizations and convene a steering committee
- Curriculum development for CRPA-F
- Grant writing and scoring, OASAS- Bureau of Recovery Services
- Regularly attended meetings, such as Cross-Systems Commissioners meeting and Community-Based Recovery Supports monthly meeting, reporting for and representing OASAS - Bureau of Adolescent, Women and Family Services
Foster Care Case Manager
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth
Albany, NY
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Case management of children entering the foster care system.
- Case liaison between foster parents and biological parents.
- Supervise visitation
- Maintained and updated health needs
- Attended all court appearances related to the placement
- Maintained and document progress notes through OCFS Connections.
WIOA Job Coach
The Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady
Schenectady, NY
06.2016 - 10.2017
- The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or WIOA, comprehensively realigned the nation's workforce development programs. The federal government provides significant funding to states for workforce system programs covered by WIOA.
- Worked directly with at-risk youth, acting as a conduit for employment and education
- Conducted work readiness programming
- Set up and attended college campus tours with youth
- Accompanied youth to interviews for job placement
- Met youth weekly to establish goals and implement a plan for their future.
Life Skills Coach
Family of Child
Ballston Spa, NY
08.2016 - 05.2017
- I worked with an adolescent child who was non-verbal and autistic—helping her navigate and succeed in everyday life.
- I worked closely with the parent and followed a schedule that benefited the child most positively.
21st Century Extended Day Site Leader
Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady
Schenectady, NY
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Site Leader at Van Corlaer Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, Schenectady, NY
- 21St Century Grant- Extended School Day Program
- Manage staff of 10 and 120 students.
- Part of a team of Educators, Mental Health Professionals, and the Schenectady City School District
- Create weekly lesson plans
- Provide cohesiveness as students participated in Tutoring, Project Based Learning, and the Boys and Girls Club curriculum
- Fitness, Counseling, Nutrition art, and music
- Worked within the parameters of the 21St Century Grant
- Provide education-based aftercare for children at academic risk
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Siena University
Loudonville, NYSkills
- Relationship building
- Resource coordination
- Budget coordination
- Subcontractor oversight
- Good judgment
- Community outreach
- Financial analysis
- Document oversight
- Budget preparation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Status reporting
- Contract development
Certification
- New York State Certified Family Peer Advocate Provisional
- Certification in opioid overdose prevention including the use of Naloxone for the purpose of preventing death from opioid overdose.
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Project Coordinator
NYS Office of Addiction Supports and Services (RFMH)
03.2025 - Current
Office Manager
Stephen L. Molinsek, LLC
11.2023 - 03.2025
Case Manager -Community Based Supports CPST/PSR
St. Catherine's Center for Children
01.2022 - 08.2022
Program Administrator
Road Recovery Foundation
01.2021 - 05.2022
Cross-Systems Coordination and Training CRPA-F, FPA
Families Together in New York State
11.2019 - 01.2021
Hudson-Mohawk Parent Advisor
Families Together in New York State
07.2019 - 11.2019
Youth and Family Specialist
NYS Office of Addiction Supports and Services
05.2018 - 07.2019
Foster Care Case Manager
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth
10.2017 - 05.2018
Life Skills Coach
Family of Child
08.2016 - 05.2017
WIOA Job Coach
The Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady
06.2016 - 10.2017
21st Century Extended Day Site Leader
Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady
08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Siena University