Marvin Desir
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Motivated professional with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Foster Care Social Worker
Children's Choice
05.2023 - Current
- Improved family reunification rates by conducting regular home visits and providing support to foster parents.
- Enhanced the well-being of children in care through comprehensive case management and individualized service plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective decision-making on child placements and permanency planning.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely submission of reports and assessments.
- Provided crisis intervention services to address immediate safety concerns and prevent further escalation of issues within the family unit.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions focused on strengthening attachment bonds between foster youth and caregivers.
- Collaborated with other service providers to develop a comprehensive network of resources, promoting well-rounded support for children in care.
- Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular review and analysis, implementing improvements as needed to ensure continued success in meeting the needs of foster youth and their families.
- Coordinated access to medical care for children in foster homes, ensuring their physical health needs were met consistently throughout their time in care.
- Boosted satisfaction among foster parents through consistent communication, fostering trust between all parties involved in the child''s welfare.
Flight Attendant
Delta Air Lines, Inc
03.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment and seatbelts to inform and educate passengers prior to takeoff.
- Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics, and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
- Handled medical emergencies calmly and competently following established protocols while liaising with the flightdeck crew as needed.
- Provided comfort to anxious travelers through active listening, empathy, and reassurance during turbulence or other flight challenges.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities by providing wheelchairs and supporting throughout airport.
- Assisted unaccompanied minors throughout their journey by providing supervision and engaging them in age-appropriate activities or conversation.
- Supported team morale through effective communication skills that fostered cooperation among diverse crew members under various circumstances.
Outpatient Therapist
Merakey Behavioral Health
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Implemented evidenced based practices to service children and adolescents under the age of 21 experiencing behavioral health challenges in a clinic-based setting.
- Maintained a caseload of 10-15 clients and provided weekly individual, group and collateral therapy for children, adolescents and their families who were experiencing complex issues including: housing instability, interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD and PTSD.
- Helped clients in crisis to create safety plans and collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to ensure clients' safety; Implemented crisis counseling when necessary and provided community resource referrals.
- Completed clinical documentation which included progress notes, treatment plans, biopsychosocial, and discharge paperwork.
- Assessed clients' needs to create and implemented treatment plans to address client needs; created curriculums for treatment as required.
- Utilized pre-and post-test measures such as goal attainment scale to capture effectiveness of evidenced-based treatment modalities with clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals on clients' treatment teams such as psychiatrists, case managers, probation officers, and family members to provide all-around care.
- Employed attention to detail in utilizing electronic medical record, and accurately and efficiently completed documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance in a timely manner.
- Conducted intake assessments; documented initial diagnoses for clients in attempt to give best treatment available.
- Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
- Conducted discharge planning in collaboration with clients and their support network to ensure smooth transitions back into the community posttreatment.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities, advancing knowledge in the latest therapeutic techniques.
- Advocated for client needs within the healthcare system to ensure equitable access to appropriate treatments and resources.
Specialized Behavioral Health RPSW
A Second Chance Inc
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Carried a caseload of a minimum 15 resource families with the goal of certifying kinship and foster parents for the Specialized Behavioral Health department.
- Conducted intake home visits with potential resource parents for the SBH (Specialized Behavioral Health) department at the agency, utilizing skills such as empathy, active listening, and attention to detail to effectively engage with diverse clients.
- Worked with potential resource parents by actively using agency provided training and resource tools to identify needs to assure resource parents are properly certified and attain goals and requirements to qualify for recertification according to agency and legal policies.
- Conducted DPW Home Inspections covering several aspects with potential and current resource parents: Current Home Situation, Residence Requirements, Safety Requirements, Training, Discipline Practices, Transportation Requirements, Home Insurance Protection, Re-Evaluation Summary, and Condition of the Home Summary.
- Completed and updated ISPs (individual service plans) used to effectively work towards mutually agreed-on goals for resource parents and children placed in homes.
- Participated in DHS (Department of Human Services) family support group meetings in which FSPs (Family Service Plans) were created.
- Provided support to clients during transitions between levels of care, ensuring continuity in treatment and minimizing disruptions to their daily lives.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a sense of community among participants and promoting positive coping skills.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness, using feedback from clients and staff to make continuous improvements.
- Consistently maintained accurate records and documentation, contributing to improved communication among members of the client''s care team.
Resource Parent Support Worker (RPSW)
A Second Chance Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided a full range of emergency/temporary foster care service to foster parents (which include on-call rotation, crisis intervention services, assessment, placement, monitoring and transporting).
- Maintained a minium caseload of 17 families.
- Certified and re-certified kinship and foster parents.
- Ensured resource parents remained in compliance according to DPW regulations.
- Cooperated with all service providers for the purpose of service delivery and goal planning meetings.
- Prepared monthly progress reports, service plans and other reports are required by DHS/CUA, DPW, and the agency guidelines.
- Adhered to all other program and agency policies and procedures governing the objective of the agency and program.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Proactively identified areas for improvement within the organization and contributed ideas towards enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Youth Mentor/Boys Basketball Coach
Bustleton/Torresdale Recreation Center
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Established a safe and supportive environment for open discussion, fostering strong relationships between mentors and mentees.
- Served as a positive role model by exhibiting strong work ethic, time management skills, and commitment to personal growth throughout the mentoring relationship.
- Implemented goal-setting strategies with mentees, promoting personal accountability and growth towards their objectives.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Strengthened leadership abilities in youths by providing opportunities for them to take on responsibilities within group activities or projects.
- Connected youths with relevant resources such as scholarships or internships, enhancing their future opportunities for success.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, cultivating a culture of respect and understanding within the group.
- Created workshops for youth to improve communication skills, teamwork and cooperation.
- Evaluated progress regularly through feedback surveys from both mentors and mentees, allowing for continuous improvement of the program structure.
- Assisted with college application processes, resulting in higher acceptance rates among graduating mentees.
- Coordinated with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent support for the youth''s overall development.
Education
Master of Social Work - MSW
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2013
Skills
- Empathy
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Family Case Management
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Professionalism and good judgement
- Resilience to stress
- Excellent multitasking and time management skills
- Crisis Assessment
- Case Documentation
- MS Office
- Service Planning
- Behavioral Counseling
Certification
Philadelphia Connections: Enhanced Placement Program
Seminar Topics:
- Suicide Assessment & Intervention
- Ethical Issues
- Philadelphia DBH/IDS System Overview
- Perspectives of Families & Individuals with Lived Experiences
- Introduction to Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and dual diagnosis
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Psychopharmacology, Recovery & Ethics
- Diagnostic Issues - DSM
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
Activities
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. | Lambda Chapter
- Served as Community Service/Outreach Chair
- Curated and hosted programs on various topics to help educate and promote social justice.
- Organized and Hosted John Milton Lee Scholarship Ball to award Philadelphia High School students with scholarships to college.
- Organized the "MOS" Minority Organization Showcase on the Campus of Temple University.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Foster Care Social Worker
Children's Choice
05.2023 - Current
Flight Attendant
Delta Air Lines, Inc
03.2022 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Merakey Behavioral Health
12.2020 - 12.2021
Specialized Behavioral Health RPSW
A Second Chance Inc
01.2020 - 01.2021
Resource Parent Support Worker (RPSW)
A Second Chance Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
Youth Mentor/Boys Basketball Coach
Bustleton/Torresdale Recreation Center
06.2013 - 12.2018
Master of Social Work - MSW
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Temple University
Philadelphia Connections: Enhanced Placement Program
Seminar Topics:
- Suicide Assessment & Intervention
- Ethical Issues
- Philadelphia DBH/IDS System Overview
- Perspectives of Families & Individuals with Lived Experiences
- Introduction to Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and dual diagnosis
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Psychopharmacology, Recovery & Ethics
- Diagnostic Issues - DSM
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