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Nicole Handron

Albany

Summary

Dedicated professional with over 6 years of experience in advocacy and public speaking. Skilled in crisis intervention and community engagement, successfully creating supportive environments for youth and families. Seeking to leverage expertise to empower and uplift diverse communities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Homes Care Manager

Department of Children, Youth & Families, Albany County
Albany, NY
08.2021 - Current

Promote the well-being of 30+ youth from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Establish cohesive family units for a stable home environment.

Intervene when a youth and/or family crisis occurs.

Increase confidence and build character in youth while providing consistency.

Case Manager

Trinity Alliance, SNUG 518
Albany, NY
11.2019 - 08.2021

Implemented SNUG's core mission to reduce gun violence.

Supported families/victims through the trauma of gun violence.

Engaged in peaceful gatherings, discussions and trainings.

Increased SNUG's reach in the local community.

Created resume workshops, mental health support groups for former gang members, complied list of employers hiring youth with criminal records.

Home Health Care Manager

Northern Rivers Family Services
Albany, NY
02.2019 - 07.2019

Empowered children & families to build healthy relationships by bringing forward new solutions to create forward movement toward successful reunions.

Forensic Housing Specialist

Rehabilitation Support Services
Schenectady, NY
08.2017 - 02.2019

Created stability for children and families by engaging mental health service providers and planning individualized interventions.

Supervisor/Site Leader

Boys & Girls Club of Schenectady
Schenectady, NY
09.2015 - 08.2017

Promoted team building and leadership.

Education

Master of Science - Forensic Mental Health

The Sage Colleges
Albany, NY
05-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

State University of New York At Albany
Albany, NY
05-2013

Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Public Speaking
  • Skills training
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Assessment

Accomplishments

    Speaking Engagements | Beyond My Battle Podcast

    Created and hosted the inaugural Diversity Panel at SCCC

    Presenter Engagements | Human Trafficking, Red Flags; Albany Law School, Rensselaer Law Enforcement, Probation, CPS & Third Judicial District

Timeline

Health Homes Care Manager

Department of Children, Youth & Families, Albany County
08.2021 - Current

Case Manager

Trinity Alliance, SNUG 518
11.2019 - 08.2021

Home Health Care Manager

Northern Rivers Family Services
02.2019 - 07.2019

Forensic Housing Specialist

Rehabilitation Support Services
08.2017 - 02.2019

Supervisor/Site Leader

Boys & Girls Club of Schenectady
09.2015 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Forensic Mental Health

The Sage Colleges

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

State University of New York At Albany