Highly motivated and detailed oriented professional with a bachelor's degree from an accredited university with years of hands on experience providing social servies to individuals/communities in need. Skills in case management, behavioral therapy and consulting. Committed to providing high levels of service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Consultant
Department of Community Affairs
Responsible for providing a diverse range of support for operational and programmatic activities within this office by working directly with the Special Needs Housing Manager, ESG Team Lead and the ESG team members
Responsible for providing technical assistance to our sub-grantees to ensure that they are following their contractual commitments, monitoring and compliance, program development, and helping to ensure that performance measures are met
Conduct in-person site visits to provide technical assistance to agencies
Review and approve financial reimbursements submitted by agencies
Responsible for creating and presenting webinars regarding case management to agencies throughout the state of GA.
Case Coordinator/Educational Coordinator/Intake Specialist
CASES-PRETRIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Manage caseload of youth and adults recently released from Rikers Island
Created and case managed of 60+ youth in need of youth services
Managed excel spreadsheets with clinical case coordinators and their appointed clients
Created and conducted interview assessments for youth summer engagement programs in NYC
Conducted intake presentations for multiple boroughs in NYC
Served as a mentor for the youth
Provide employment and educational support to released clients
Train employees from multiple NYC boroughs on biopsychosocial intakes
CBT, Motivational Interviewing certified
Conduct outreach and coordinate with defense attorneys, parole and probation officers
Provide support to high-risk clients based on needs (substance abuse, mental health needs, behavioral needs etc.)
Attend court hearings on behalf of clients as a representative from a court mandated program
Serve as a liaison between schools, hospitals and referral programs to ensure clients needs are being met
Engage clients to ensure successful completion of supervised released
Conduct a thorough assessment of client’s strengths, needs and individual resources
Monitor clients progressed while mandated into the supervised release program.
Social Worker/Case Manager
RACINE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
Review and analyze information relating to child or caregiver's social, psychiatric and Medical history to learn the nature of the functional limitations as well as strengths each child and family member present
Review law enforcement referrals and provide recommendations to the District Attorney for disposition
Obtain and assess relevant information regarding a child’s development, i.e., social, familial, medical and vocational strengths
Conduct family and individual risk and needs assessments as well as continually assess the safety of youth on the caseload
Provide youth and family with appropriate information regarding services offered by the Human Services Department or the community
Conduct a thorough assessment of youth's strengths, needs and individual and family resources
Provide the Juvenile Court with recommendations regarding services, treatment and disposition
Develop a treatment plan in conjunction, consultation, and cooperation with the youth's family and all other involved in the youth's life in accordance with statutory guidelines
Monitor the youth's compliance with the established court order; review and revise permanency plans as necessary and provide crisis services including emergency custody and changes of placement
Refer to and coordinate the various services to implement the treatment plan
Produce accurate and timely documentation and reports including but not limited to assessments, treatments plans, progress reports and court reports in order to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements; maintain necessary e-WISACWIS documentation supporting these activities
Recommend management changes or gaps in the system that prevent the delivery of services
Prioritize and organize time to cover assigned area and manage caseload in equitable manners
Maintain knowledge of pertinent departmental, state and federal policies, rules and regulations including state statutes 48 and 938, Access and Ongoing standards
Maintain contacts with the Juvenile Court, District Attorney, Public Defender and legal community that deal with and serve the youth population
Consult with other professionals in the field and in related fields to increase individual knowledge and understanding of various disciplines, changes and developments in the field of Human Services
Serve as liaison to the courts for the Human Services Department
Provide appropriate linking mechanisms as indicated by the court disposition.
Juvenile Justice Specialist / Behavioral health
Racine County Juvenile Detention Center
05.2016 - 12.2018
Coordinator of the Racine County Juvenile Detention Center's ACE program
Mandated reporter
Supervise juveniles during school sessions while incarcerated
Provide juveniles with services to assist in their criminogenic needs
Rehabilitate juveniles to deter re-offense rate
Manage caseload of at-risk juvenile offenders throughout the state of Wisconsin
Administer therapeutic sessions with juveniles with extensive traumatic history (i.e mental abuse, physical/sexual abuse)
Participate in family meetings between juveniles and family members (i.e parent/guardian).
Material Handler
Cree Lighting
08.2015 - 01.2016
Responsible for transporting materials throughout the factory
Operating forklift trucks.
Intramural Basketball Official- Operations Staff
University Recreational Sports Facility
02.2011 - 05.2015
Responsible for officiating intramural basketball games
Responsible for fulfilling duties within different areas throughout the facility such as cleaning and customer service.
Operation/Line Worker
Ocean spray cranberries
06.2014 - 08.2014
Responsible for operating labeling machinery
Merchandise packaging
Line worker.
Camp Counselor
Racine Family YMCA
06.2012 - 08.2012
Responsible for mentoring and counseling children, ranging from ages 4-12 with multiple mental disorders
Playground leader/Chaperone
Built strong social relationships with youth.
Education
Bachelor’s in criminal justice -
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
05.2015
Skills
Childcare
Trauma
Social Work
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Motivational Interviewing
Financial
Consulting
Timeline
Juvenile Justice Specialist / Behavioral health
Racine County Juvenile Detention Center
05.2016 - 12.2018
Material Handler
Cree Lighting
08.2015 - 01.2016
Operation/Line Worker
Ocean spray cranberries
06.2014 - 08.2014
Camp Counselor
Racine Family YMCA
06.2012 - 08.2012
Intramural Basketball Official- Operations Staff
University Recreational Sports Facility
02.2011 - 05.2015
Program Consultant
Department of Community Affairs
Case Coordinator/Educational Coordinator/Intake Specialist
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