Jolanta Davis
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Rochester,New York
Summary
Talented and focused individual with over 4 years of expertise helping and supporting students and families in need. Effective at networking with community organizations to develop professional relationships and gain resources. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Learning Specialist at RISE Community Schoo
Center For Youth Services
Rochester , NY
07.2021 - Current
- Respond to students in crisis and collect log up to date data and provide monthly reports to Director of School Based Programs
- Attend School Support Service meetings
- Help support administration in any other areas
- Provide social emotional support for students in crisis
Community Coordinator at RISE Community School
Center For Youth And Family Services
Rochester, NY
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Works collaboratively with parent liaisons to increase family engagement at the school site
- Provides day-to-day support of community school partnerships and host Community Coordinator meetings each month with community partners
- Assisted the parent Liaison with reaching out to parents of students with chronic absenteeism
- Help Connect families with resources within the community to overcome barriers of attendance, transportation, homelessness, poverty and help run school food pantry and clothing pantry
Emergency Relief Counselor
Center For Youth Services
Rochester, NY
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervision of residents within the daily routine and document critical information in staff log and resident files
- Crisis prevention, resolution and intervention
- After hours crisis phone counseling, intake, assessment, and referral
- Attend training and supervision sessions quarterly as required by state regulations, totaling 10 hours per year
- Maintain a caring and cooperative environment and client confidentiality consistent with agency policy
Activity Coordinator
Center For Youth Services
Rochester , NY
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Write and implement lesson plans for after school enrichment
- Assists in the oversight of the daily operations of the program and supervise students K-6th grade
- Establishes and maintains communication with members of the school staff about student needs and aspects of the after-school program
Americorps Member
Rochester AmeriCorps Rochester City School District
Rochester, NY
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Served 3400 hours of direct service over a 192- week term in the Rochester City School District to help improve education and behavioral outcomes by implementing different social emotional techniques
- Assisted the parent Liaison with reaching out to parents of students with chronic absenteeism to connect families with resources within the community to overcome barriers to attendance, transportation, homelessness, poverty
- Successfully organized a girls group with fourth through sixth grade girls spending over 4 hours a week implementing lessons and hands-on activities on the importance of self-love, social emotional health, and healthy communication.
Education
High school Diploma - undefined
Greece Arcadia High School
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Data Entry
- Motivated Team Player
- Microsoft Office
- Organization and Categorization
- Honesty and Integrity
- Quick Learner
- Friendly and Enthusiastic
- Problem Solving
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Active Listening
- Reliable and Responsible
Trainings
- “Who’s Kids are These?”Ethics andBoundaries - 2021 Brian Conheady
- “Processing Trauma Events” -2022 Brian Conheady
- “How to Handle Racism in the Workspace -2022 Jessica Lewis
- Trauma Informed Care and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Gwendolyn Olton, Coordinated Care Services Inc. -2017
- Restorative Practices - Dr. Helen Boehm-Morelli, School Psychologist and Kevin Baldwin, Instructional Coach, ROC Restorative Practices Team at RCSD -2018
- Crisis as an Opportunity – Paul Clark, Director of School Based Programs, Center for Youth- 2019,2020
- Mandated Reporting and RCSD Mental Health Emergency Protocol Victoria Tilbe, Social Worker with Rochester City School District updated as needed
- Advanced Leadership Competencies Brian Conheady Monroe County System of Care Community Coach and Trainer
- The President's Volunteer National Service Award – 2018, 2019
Volunteer Experience
Warehouse Volunteer, Food Link Rochester ,NY Sort through donated food, perform food safety checks and help assemble bags of food for individuals and families in need.
Community Volunteer, Project Homeless Connect Rochester, NY Help individuals and families connect to the proper resources and services they need.
Wellness G.I.F.T.S. Inc. Camp Bath, NY
Provide support to families with children with special needs over the course of a three day weekend. Allow parents an opportunity to network and become more educated about accessing services in their community to help better understand the needs of their child.
YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County Rochester, NY Worked as a college intern alongside with a case manager helping implement intakes on program participants. Assisted with pregnant and parenting groups with students and took on a leadership role with adopt a family Christmas program earning over 144 hours.
Timeline
Social Learning Specialist at RISE Community Schoo
Center For Youth Services
07.2021 - Current
Community Coordinator at RISE Community School
Center For Youth And Family Services
01.2020 - 06.2020
Emergency Relief Counselor
Center For Youth Services
11.2019 - 01.2020
Activity Coordinator
Center For Youth Services
10.2019 - 11.2019
Americorps Member
Rochester AmeriCorps Rochester City School District
09.2017 - 01.2019
High school Diploma - undefined
Greece Arcadia High School