Lauren Casalino
Cromwell,CT
Summary
Motivated Criminal Justice graduate with a minor in sociology and 4+ years of experience working in Human Services. Extensive involvement helping individuals make positive changes in their lives. Successfully facilitated psycho-educational groups, completed client intakes and used assessments to determine which risk factors to address during group or individual sessions. Timely outreach, progress notes, and other documentation was completed after all client or student interaction. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Engagement Specialist
Weaver High School
Hartford, CT
05.2023 - Current
- Engage in student and family outreach, building relationships with students who are struggling with attendance, tardiness and truancy, and creating individualized plans to help struggling students succeed
- Improve the climate and culture of Weaver High School by planning and carrying out field trips as well as other engaging activities during the school day to improve attendance
- Use data to track attendance trends, then identify the root cause of absences and address each accordingly.
Intervention Specialist
Centurion, Forensic Health Services
New Haven, CT
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Prepare, plan and facilitate group sessions using curriculum-based interventions to aide clients in achieving social, emotional and behavioral goals
- Conduct intakes for new clients and obtain community resources for client needs
- Complete individual service plans for clients based on their specific needs and goals
- Used measurable data to ensure group sessions are reducing recidivism in clients.
Case Manager, Intern
Centurion, Forensic Health Services
New Haven, CT
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Conduct intakes and provide client-centered services
- Provide community resources to clients, and conduct outreach in New Haven County
- Complete case notes, file paperwork and attend skill building groups for clients
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback on performance and adjusting practices accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Investigative Services
University of New Haven
05.2020
Skills
- Advanced Communication
- Management collaboration
- Expert Problem Solving
- Documentation Management
Certification
- Red Cross- CPR/AED Certified
- Naloxone (Narcan) Administration Certified
- Court Support Service Division: Motivational Interviewing, Mandated Reporter, Trauma Informed Professional, Vicarious Trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Group Process, Gender Responsive Strategies, Criminal Thinking and Antisocial Logic, and Strength Based Interventions.
Timeline
Student Engagement Specialist
Weaver High School
05.2023 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Centurion, Forensic Health Services
05.2020 - 05.2023
Case Manager, Intern
Centurion, Forensic Health Services
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Investigative Services
University of New Haven
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