Lori Gaskill
Brightwaters,NY
Summary
Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 20 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization. Exceptionally skilled empathetic social work professional with extensive clinical experience. Adept at fostering collaborative and productive relationships with diverse stakeholders using cultural competence. Known for advocacy and liaison work with social service agencies and community organizations. Successful background in education, including teaching and curriculum development. Expertise in medical social work and school social work. Thrives in dynamic and varied work environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Program Administrator
Gods Love We Deliver
11.2023 - Current
- Oversaw expansion of CONNECTED, serving over 1,200 Veterans living with chronic disease and/or a mental health diagnosis. Programmatic innovation including Veteran specific seminars and advocating for cultural competency.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of program participants, helping to track progress and ensure appropriate follow-up actions were taken as needed.
- Managed budget allocations effectively, ensuring optimal use of resources and timely delivery of services.
- Developed and maintained a training program for over 50 client facing staff. Implementing operating procedures, ensuring competency for clients living with a mental health diagnosis, helping to track progress and ensure appropriate follow-up actions were taken as needed.
- Assisted in grant application writing process to secure funding necessary for program operations and enhancements.
- Mentored junior staff members by sharing knowledge and insights gained through years of experience in the field, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
Psychotherapist
Catholic Charities
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Developed safety and treatment plans collaboratively with clients utilizing CBT, DBT, and mixed method skills
- Advocated on behalf of clients and liaised with community organizations to secure appropriate placement and support
- Facilitated transition to and from outside institutions and agencies
- Implemented a new health screening tool, identifying strengths and deficits in daily habits, prioritizing behavior change
- Presented research: bi-directional relationship between physical and mental health to agency staff
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
School Social Work Intern
New York City Department of Education
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed strong rapport with students implementing restorative justice practices, including community building circles and conflict resolution circles. Fostering trusting relationships allowed for accountability and growth
- Linked clients and their families to services and support in the local community amid the Covid-19 crisis
- Assessed academic and behavioral needs, creating individualized behavior plans for pre-school thru 5th grade
- Facilitated social-emotional learning program
- Collaborated with school personnel to provide psychoeducational, prioritizing addressing behavior issues in a non-punitive way, highlighting social emotional learning and the impact of trauma
PTA President
Babylon High School
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Re-established a professional parent-school path of communication, improving school climate by elevating mutual respect between all community members
- Coordinated community service initiatives while serving as the parent representative on the superintendent's committee for change
- Liaised with local organizations to rebuild community connections and identify resources for students and parents, increasing community engagement
Military Spouse
United States Naval Officer Spouse
05.1999 - 05.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Member advocate; identified resources and emergency interventions for spouses including health benefits, community support and school resources
- Acquired cultural competence skills through 15 moves
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in an extremely diverse and complex community.
Teacher
Mantua Elementary
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Working with fellow educators, developed conflict-resolution circles to foster relationships and trust among students with varying abilities in communication and academics.
- Worked in integrated classrooms, ensuring emotionally safe experiences for children with autism, utilizing peer mediation during recess.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities
Writer, Curriculum Development
Two Smart Dogs
01.1998 - 12.2001
- Developed and authored 2nd-6th grade reading curriculum, emphasizing critical thinking skills under the Bloom's Taxonomy Learning Theory.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on student interests, including novels and historical fiction.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
Fordham University
05.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Fordham University
Associates Degree - Horticulture
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CASkills
- Restorative Justice Practices
- Training, Development, and Implementation
- De-escalation and Crisis Intervention
- Evidence Based Practice: CBT and DBT
- Safety Planning
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Diagnosis and Treatment Skills
- Assessment and Engagement Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Microsoft Office/Canva
Personal Information
Title: LMSW
Awards
- PIPELINE Fellow Recipient
- Graduation Speaker
- Magna cum laude
Community Service
- PTA President, 06/17, 06/19, Babylon High School, Babylon, NY, Re-established a professional parent-school path of communication., Coordinated community service initiatives while serving as the parent representative on the superintendent's committee for change., Liaised with local organizations to rebuild community connections and identify resources for students and parents.
- Military Spouse, 05/99, 05/19, United States Naval Officer Spouse, U.S.A., Served as ombudsman (i.e. public advocate); identified resources and emergency interventions for spouses including health benefits, community support and school resources., Acquired cultural competence skills through 15 moves.
Coursework
- Health Care Policy
- Integrated Behavioral Health
- Early Intervention and Prevention
- Childhood Trauma
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- School Social Work: Focus on Restorative Justice Practices
- Community Organizing
- Fundraising
- International Social Development and Capacity Building
Timeline
Behavioral Health Program Administrator
Gods Love We Deliver
11.2023 - Current
Psychotherapist
Catholic Charities
09.2022 - 05.2023
School Social Work Intern
New York City Department of Education
08.2021 - 05.2022
PTA President
Babylon High School
06.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher
Mantua Elementary
02.2012 - 05.2016
Military Spouse
United States Naval Officer Spouse
05.1999 - 05.2019
Writer, Curriculum Development
Two Smart Dogs
01.1998 - 12.2001
Master's Degree - Social Work
Fordham University
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Fordham University
Associates Degree - Horticulture
Monterey Peninsula College
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