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Juliana Mathews

Maspeth,NY

Summary

Multilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese) professional with a Master’s in Social and Community Intervention, and over 5 years of experience in gender-responsive evaluation, case management, and multidisciplinary service coordination. Skilled in designing and executing rigorous evaluations—from inception stages through to the synthesis of findings—building on hands-on experience in developmental, social protection, and child welfare settings in Brazil and New York. Committed to advancing gender equality through meticulous analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and robust documentation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Joy Agency, LLC
Seaford, New York
05.2025 - Current
  • I conduct family interviews in both English and Spanish to prepare them for assessments.
  • I coordinate early intervention services for families and children with developmental delays.
  • I maintain accurate documentation of services provided and family interactions.
  • I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
  • I collaborate with service providers to secure needed services for families.

Child Protective Specialist

NYC Administration for Children's Services
Manhattan, NY
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • I conducted trauma-informed assessments to identify risks, and ensure the safety of children in crisis.
  • I collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored intervention plans that support family stability and align with child welfare laws.
  • I maintained comprehensive documentation to guide legal proceedings and organizational decision-making.

Psychologist

Alvorada City Hall
Alvorada, RS, Brazil
07.2018 - 01.2023
  • I conducted evaluations to over 100 families, addressing rights violations, and ensuring access to necessary services.
  • I conducted home visits, led team meetings, and facilitated case discussions to design and implement effective interventions.
  • I authored detailed case reports for use by the judiciary, healthcare, and social service entities, ensuring alignment with policy standards.

Psychologist Intern

Coletivo Feminino Plural
Canoas, RS, Brasil
03.2015 - 12.2015

Internship at a Feminist NGO

I collaborated closely with a social worker to provide support to women experiencing violence. My responsibilities included:

  • Conducting intake assessments and offering emotional support to women in crisis situations.
  • Participating in home visits to evaluate living conditions and ensure the safety of clients.
  • Maintaining regular contact with clients through phone follow-ups to monitor their well-being and progress.
  • Facilitating and attending therapeutic group sessions aimed at empowerment and recovery.
  • Engaging in training sessions to enhance my understanding of gender-based violence, and effective intervention strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Social And Community Intervention

Universidad Europea Del Atlántico
Santander, Spain
11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil
01.2016

Skills

  • Gender-based violence intervention
  • Methodologies: Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including surveys, focus groups, case studies, document review, sampling, evaluations, and ethics
  • Stakeholder and consultant management: experience managing evaluation teams
  • Trauma-informed assessments and crisis responses
  • Social policy analysis and implementation
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration, research, and program evaluation
  • Case management and intersectoral coordination
  • Report writing and legal documentation
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Community outreach and advocacy

Certification

  • 2024 LGBTq The power of inclusion, NYC Children's Services.
  • 2024 Sexual Harassment Prevention, NYC Children's Services.
  • 2024 Everybody Matters:EEO and Diversity & Inclusion, NYC Children's Services.
  • 2020 Extension course in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Luis Guedes Study Center by Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Psychiatry Service of Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Joy Agency, LLC
05.2025 - Current

Child Protective Specialist

NYC Administration for Children's Services
05.2024 - 12.2024

Psychologist

Alvorada City Hall
07.2018 - 01.2023

Psychologist Intern

Coletivo Feminino Plural
03.2015 - 12.2015

Master of Arts - Social And Community Intervention

Universidad Europea Del Atlántico

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul