Natasha Robinson
New York,NY
Summary
Hardworking Advocate working diligently on behalf of persons to obtain necessary assistance. Skilled in coordinating files and resources to meet routine and complex needs. Effective under pressure and in stressful situations. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
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 progress reports
- Develop curriculum and write lesson plans for career and college prep workshops and seminars
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
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
- 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.
- Conducted pre-screening activities to determine eligibility for supportive 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.
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
Family Foster Care Case Planner
Catholic Guardians Services
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Shared responsibilities with agency team to direct permanency planning of each child.
- Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
Preventive Case Manager
Seamen’s society for Children and Families
07.2016 - 03.2017
- 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
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Education
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice, Social and Cultural Deviance
John Jay College of Criminal Justice/ CUNY
05.2015
Skills
- Strong Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of Case Management and Trauma Informed Care procedures
- Ability to interact and engage with diverse groups of children, adults, and families
- Writing and editing
- Goal Setting and Prioritization
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
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice, Social and Cultural Deviance
John Jay College of Criminal Justice/ CUNY
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