Sabina Cardoso
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Dedicated bilingual Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in providing essential support to dual diagnosed and mental health individuals. Proven track record of working with families and community providers in various settings. Skilled in conflict resolution, safe physical management, and counseling techniques. Strong understanding of working with at-risk and special needs populations. Experienced in managerial aspects of human service and residential service fields, proficient in efficient caseload management and client advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Director of Living Services
Alpha Community Services, YMCA
02.2019 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of family PSH programs, and shelters, managing guest services, intake, and discharge procedures. - Manage shelter finances, budgets, and billing, and ensure compliance with local and state regulations. - Collaborate with leadership team to achieve organizational vision, mission, and goals.
- Achieve departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
Director of Residential Services
Mental Health Connecticut
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Provide strategic leadership for residential care program (CSP), overseeing staffing, planning, program development, training, and budgeting. - Manage census, ensuring optimal occupancy levels and quality of care. - Provide clinical supervision to CSP case managers utilizing DMHAS fidelity modal.
- Conduct regular audits of residential facilities, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and identifying areas for improvement.
Director of Gilead House/Clinical Supervisor of CSP
Inspirca, Inc
06.2012 - 10.2017
- Engage with the support network of family, friends, and/or significant others to provide education and consultation to meet the client’s rehabilitation goals. - Conducted weekly team meetings and provided individual supervision. - Maintain knowledge of guidelines and legislation in the mental health field.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Pyschology
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Bridgeport, CT05.2013
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Culture Transformation
- Team Management
- Policy Development
Websites
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Sr. Director of Living Services
Alpha Community Services, YMCA
02.2019 - Current
Director of Residential Services
Mental Health Connecticut
10.2017 - 01.2019
Director of Gilead House/Clinical Supervisor of CSP
Inspirca, Inc
06.2012 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Pyschology
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
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