Natasha Robinson
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced in supporting day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skilled in bridging the gap between clients and valuable services offered by government and nonprofit agencies. Committed to facilitating effective communication and maximizing the impact of available resources to drive positive outcomes for individuals and organizations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Advocate
Harlem Children’s Zone
11.2023 - Current
- Promote academic, social, and personal success for over 25 students
- Schedule school visits, meet with guidance counselors and teachers to discuss student academic progress and distribute and review bi-weekly progress reports
- Develop curriculum and write lesson plans for career and college prep workshops and seminars
- Maintain and develop parent involvement for all students and support Harlem Children's Zone agency-wide programs and events.
Court Advocate
CASES (R.O.A.R)
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Liaised between the courts and the program to ensure the team is clear on directives and expectations given during court appearances and ensure court stakeholders are kept abreast of participant progress and/or challenges
- Established and maintained relationships with court and legal stakeholders
- Advocated for participant’s continued participation in the program by appearing before the criminal/ supreme court judge to present the participant’s engagement in program services.
Youth Development Specialist
Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided safe and secure supervision and care to youth who are in secure juvenile detention
- Managed conflict and youth behavior safely including using de-escalation and restraint techniques as necessary
- Provided structure and engaged youth in pro-social activities and behaviors
- Supported youth in their efforts to develop new social, academic, and vocational skills and interests.
Family Foster Care Case Planner
Catholic Guardians Services
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Performed assessment and monitor children for safety and risk
- Established immediate contact with families of the children who are placed into our care, and with their foster families
- Conducted required casework contacts with the child, parent, foster parent and collateral contacts (schools, service providers, medical personnel, mental health practitioners, and substance abuse counselors)
- Provide assessment-based referrals as necessary to meet the needs of the child and/or parent.
Preventive Case Manager
Seamen’s society for Children and Families
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Developed maintains and communicates an individualized service plan and treatment program which responds to identified needs of each child and family; shares pertinent information with other team members; conducts regularly scheduled Service Plan reviews
- Engaged the team, child, and family in setting goals, establishing priorities, and implementing service/treatment plan activities; track progress toward desired outcomes; initiates solutions to eliminate barriers to goal achievement
- Conducted case contact visits in the home and counseling sessions as mandated and based on need; observed and monitored the safety of the home environment, both physically, emotionally, and developmentally; assess and respond to changes; record and document assessment results, case plans, services provided, visits made and progress toward goals.
Education
Zero- L Certificate - Introduction To American Law
Hardvard Law School Online
New York, NY09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Social and Cultural Deviance
John Jay College of Criminal Justice/ CUNY
New York05.2015
Skills
- Proficient of all Microsoft Office applications
- Experienced Case Management and Trauma Informed Care procedures
- Multicultural Competence
- Advocacy and Representation
- Electrical Safety
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED w/ Epinephrine
OSHA 10
Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW)
Timeline
Student Advocate
Harlem Children’s Zone
11.2023 - Current
Court Advocate
CASES (R.O.A.R)
09.2023 - 11.2023
Youth Development Specialist
Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
10.2022 - 06.2023
Family Foster Care Case Planner
Catholic Guardians Services
03.2017 - 02.2022
Preventive Case Manager
Seamen’s society for Children and Families
07.2016 - 03.2017
Zero- L Certificate - Introduction To American Law
Hardvard Law School Online
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Social and Cultural Deviance
John Jay College of Criminal Justice/ CUNY
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