JARELIS PICO
Woodhaven,NY
Summary
Hardworking and reliable college graduate with strong empathy skills and a passion to help those in need. Focused on pursing employment in a position in which I can apply my professional experiences and set skills to help individuals or groups of people.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor/Advocate
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
New York
12.2020 - Current
- Conduct intake assessments to survivors of domestic violence to identify needs/goals
- Develop individualized service plans for participants
- Provide psycho education on domestic violence, crisis counseling, promote positive self-esteem, motivation and wellness to participants in English and Spanish
- Implement case management services based on the needs of clients
- Provide accompaniment services to public assistance, housing, school/education placement and health services
- Provide information and referrals; advocacy and accompaniment to participants throughout the legal, immigration, social and human resources systems and to other long term therapeutic services as needed
- Assist participants with educational needs by advocating for tutoring services, school placement, parents/teacher/child involvement and medical services
- Maintain proper documentation of case notes, reports and statistical information
- Consistently assess the safety of clients and of their children; and create safety plans as needed
- Facilitate bi-lingual support groups on topics such as mental health, self-care, domestic violence 101 etc
- Provide counseling, case management, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary service providers and law enforcement on a weekly basis to provide wraparound services for walk-in clients at the Family Justice Center
- Adhere to mandated reporting requirements related to child abuse/neglect, suicide/homicide concerns
- Attend community outreach and /or educational workshops as needed
- Perform other tasks as required, including any administrative duties.
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
CRISIS TEXT LINE
05.2020 - Current
- Offer counseling and stabilization support to reintroduce calm in crisis situations
- Provide support to those experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and other issues.
Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program
TRUE CARE HOME CARE
Brooklyn
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted client with daily activities such as preparing meals, bathing, change of clothing and grooming
- Conducted grocery shopping and for other household items as needed
- Provided housekeeping and laundry services for client
- Completed monthly over the phone evaluations of client's overall mental and physical health
- Ensured medicaid and health insurance of client were up to date
- Scheduled and accompanied client to and from medical appointments.
Case Planner
FORESTDALE INC.
Forest Hills
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed data entry and case notes of services
- Conducted visits to foster and birth parents homes
- Accompanied families to necessary medical, housing, public assistance and other appointments when it was needed
- Supervised and coordinated family visits in the community or within the agency itself
- Prepared court reports and attended court hearings to report on the progress of each case
- Facilitate groups for birth and foster parents
- Attended training’s as needed.
Pre-Vocational Instructor
QUEENS CENTERS FOR PROGRESS
Jamaica
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Instructed high functioning disabled adults for future jobs
- Worked jobs and volunteered alongside these individuals within a community
- Provided them with positive work behaviors and skills to have their goals met within those jobs
- Encouraged and supported individuals by giving feedback and evaluating performance after tasks were completed.
Substitute Teacher
HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NY
Richmond Hill
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed an average of 30 students with disabilities and/or other mental illnesses
- Designed & managed an appropriate learning environment
- Prepared weekly lesson plans with IEP goals
- Communicated with parents on an on-going basis to ensure students received needed care and understood their medical conditions, medications, and other instructions
- Assess students progress using an approved assessment tool
- Participated in CPSE & CSE meetings
- Ensured that IEPs are current and up-to-date and fully explained to and understood by the consumer/family
- Acted appropriately in crisis situations
- Advocated for individuals/Families.
Office Assistant
ABLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Elmhurst
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Seasonal Summer Job
- Served as interpreter for clients
- Performed clerical office duties such as filing, typing memos, letters and answered phones
- Managed office supplies and important deliveries.
Private Tutor
SELF EMPLOYED TUTOR
Richmond Hill
09.2011 - 03.2015
- Math/English tutor for elementary school students ages 7-12
- Created lesson plans to assist students with homework help
- Assisted students academically with Mathematics and Writing, Reading and Grammar skills
- Provided test preparation support for routine examinations for student by developing study materials and quizzes.
Child Caregiver
SELF EMPLOYED CARE GIVER
Richmond Hill
04.2008 - 05.2011
- Responded to the needs of 2-5 year old toddlers
- Arranged play dates, trips and other recreational activities
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians
- Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep living area sanitary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY05.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY05.2014
High School Diploma -
St. John's Preparatory School
Astoria06.2011
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
New York Institute of Technology
New York, NYSkills
- Microsoft Office/Internet
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Salesforce
- Needs Assessment
- Computer/Printing Skills
- Assessments
- Empathetic
- Effective Communication Skills
- Compassionate
- Team Work
- Organizational Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Safety Planning
Languages
English and Spanish Language
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Counselor/Advocate
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
12.2020 - Current
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
CRISIS TEXT LINE
05.2020 - Current
Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program
TRUE CARE HOME CARE
08.2019 - 12.2020
Case Planner
FORESTDALE INC.
07.2018 - 07.2019
Pre-Vocational Instructor
QUEENS CENTERS FOR PROGRESS
05.2017 - 07.2018
Substitute Teacher
HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NY
09.2016 - 02.2017
Office Assistant
ABLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES
06.2015 - 09.2015
Private Tutor
SELF EMPLOYED TUTOR
09.2011 - 03.2015
Child Caregiver
SELF EMPLOYED CARE GIVER
04.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
St. John's Preparatory School
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
New York Institute of Technology
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