Jake Vidal
West Babylon,NY
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Department Of Education
NYC, NY
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with educators, administrators, and external professionals in the development of Individualized Education Plans, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Meet with students daily to fulfill counseling mandates (individual/group sessions), evaluate mental health needs, and develop social and emotional capacities through cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Provide crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation strategies.
- Discuss trauma, needs, interests, academic requirements, educational goals, and post-secondary goals.
- Responsible for academic policy.
- Consult with teachers and parents regarding student behavior, performance, and progress.
School Psychologist
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
Melville, NY
08.2019 - Current
- Utilize established testing protocols to evaluate psychological, educational, and behavioral needs of students.
- Complete consent forms and social history reports.
- Conduct assessments, observations, and consult with parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Build positive relationships with all students and families.
- Provide post-evaluation review with families in a concise manner.
Community Habilitation Specialist
Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc.
Amityville, NY
06.2017 - Current
- Enhance activities of daily living skills for individuals with disabilities.
- Provide planned respite, skill-building, and community habilitation services.
- Collaborate with clients, families, and team members to provide effective, fun, and engaging services in the home and community.
- Develop emotional regulation skills, monitor behaviors, and set socially appropriate goals.
School Psychologist
Ossining Union Free School District
Ossining, NY
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments of elementary, middle, and high school students to determine eligibility for special education, continuation of services, or revisions to services.
- Attended weekly training, seminars, and workshops facilitated by experienced school psychologists and other practitioners in the field.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Facilitated Committee on Special Education meetings to present evaluation results to families, students, and school personnel.
School Psychologist
Charles A. Mulligan School
Central Islip, NY
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with related service providers (school psychologists, occupational/physical therapists, speech/language therapists, school counselors, and social workers) to discuss students individualized education plans.
- Conducted classroom observations and administered psychological, educational, and behavioral measures.
- Analyzed, interpreted, and documented results.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Consulted with teachers to provide evidence-based interventions for challenging behaviors.
Paraprofessional/Substitute teacher
Valley Stream South High School
Valley Stream, NY
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Worked one to one with students diagnosed with various disabilities in a life skills class.
- Provided direction and instruction for classroom management.
- Demonstrated de-escalation techniques.
- Assisted with academics, culinary arts, job training, and behavior plans.
Intake/Patient Placement Coordinator
Center for Human Development & Family Services
Manhattan, NY
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Fulfilled intake/placement needs for OMH and B2H waiver programs (over 700 clients) and assisted in the recruitment and hiring process.
- Received case referrals and assigned suitable workers to meet the family's social, emotional, physical, and academic needs.
- Created and maintained a database with all workers' and clients' information.
- Extensive communication among staff and affiliated agencies regarding placements and programming.
- Analyzed statistical data and conducted presentations reflecting organization's performance.
WSP (Waiver service provider)
Center for Human Development & Family Services
Manhattan, NY
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Supported children with special needs develop to their fullest potential and promote independence.
- Provided family caregiver support and services.
- Provided skill building, day habilitation, and pre-vocational services.
- Provided crisis intervention services.
- Facilitated community integration and planned respite.
Counselor
St. Vincent's Services
Brooklyn, NY
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Provided supervision of each resident.
- Provided a therapeutic milieu and socialization skills.
- Provided group and individual counseling and support.
- Employed trauma-sensitive practices.
- Promoted family involvement and reunification as appropriate.
- Provided behavior management and crisis intervention
Intake Administrator Assistant
Covenant House
Manhattan, NY
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Nourished and safeguarded all suffering homeless youth.
- Evaluated and assessed client's eligibility.
- Created detailed reports regarding client's demographic information, psycho-social status, medication, education, hospitalization and criminal history.
- Followed up on client's progress in the program through caseworker and individualized sessions.
- Promoted independent living and provided pre-vocational training
Researcher
NYS Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University
Manhattan, NY
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted in a longitudinal research study, which seeks to better understand the experiences, feelings, and the role of stress on parents and children.
- Researched ways children are affected by stressful and/or traumatic events, including parental contact with the criminal justice system.
- Conducted comprehensive in-home psycho-social assessments, and collected cortisol samples to measure stress levels.
- Attended to participants with mental illnesses, physical abuse, anxiety, and conduct disorders.
- Recorded data in participant's files and collaborated with clinical staff
Education
M.S.Ed. - School Psychologist, Nationally Certified
Queens College
Queens2019
Practice Credential - Family Development: Empowerment Skills for Leaders
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY2015
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY2013
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Counseling specialization
- Family advocacy
- Case management
- IEP Compliance
- Professional referral network
- Proficient in various evaluation tools
- NASP PREPaRE trained
- BRT/Safe zone trained
- TCIS trained
- Resilient Scholars Program trained
- Trauma Responsive Educational Practices liaison
- Social Emotional Learning Lead
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
School Psychologist
Department Of Education
08.2019 - Current
School Psychologist
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
08.2019 - Current
School Psychologist
Ossining Union Free School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
School Psychologist
Charles A. Mulligan School
12.2017 - 06.2018
Community Habilitation Specialist
Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc.
06.2017 - Current
Paraprofessional/Substitute teacher
Valley Stream South High School
11.2016 - 06.2018
Intake/Patient Placement Coordinator
Center for Human Development & Family Services
12.2013 - 06.2015
WSP (Waiver service provider)
Center for Human Development & Family Services
08.2013 - 06.2014
Counselor
St. Vincent's Services
06.2013 - 09.2013
Researcher
NYS Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University
01.2013 - 06.2014
Intake Administrator Assistant
Covenant House
07.2012 - 09.2012
M.S.Ed. - School Psychologist, Nationally Certified
Queens College
Practice Credential - Family Development: Empowerment Skills for Leaders
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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