Sarah Roy
Beverly,MA
Summary
Experienced community leader and social worker dedicated to advocating for meaningful solutions that provide tangible support, valuable guidance, and impactful systemic change to address the needs of vulnerable children, teenagers, and families. With a tenacious approach, strives to create a positive impact by implementing effective strategies and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Passionate about empowering individuals and fostering resilience, committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of those served.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF THE SALEM CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE
City of Salem
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitates cross-sector work to align community resources through the creation and leadership of the Salem Children's Cabinet which aligns and mobilizes resources to address academic, social, and environmental factors that affect success from cradle to career
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems by creating subcommittee groups that work to identify and address youth-related priorities while weaving in culturally mindful and inclusive strategies and practices
- Leads Salem Youth Commission and creates space for youth leadership and representation within established networks in order to create opportunities for youth leadership development
- Serves on community-wide groups, including the Salem Youth Athletics Committee, the Safe Streets Task Force, and the Salem Attendance Coalition
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Served as Project Manager for Uplift Salem, the City of Salem's Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot, providing direct cash assistance to community members living at/below the federal poverty line
DIRECTOR OF ADJUSTMENT COUNSELING
Salem Academy Charter School
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Supervise school-based mental health services for 6th-12th grade students
- Maintain counseling caseload of 11th and 12th grade students, regularly facilitating ongoing and short-term counseling services
- Lead crisis intervention efforts for students including facilitating safety screenings, coordinating family communication, partnering with psychiatric crisis teams, and ensuring ongoing therapeutic support via referrals to community partners
- Develop and facilitate family and community events to provide education related to mental health, wellness, and safety
- Lead trauma-sensitive classroom professional development for staff to ensure safe and supportive practices are fully integrated into all areas of the school
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and execute best practices to meet student/family needs related to social and emotional well-being
- Provide clinical supervision to masters-level clinicians and graduate school interns, implementing best practices, highlighting ethical standards, and guiding case consultations
- Collaborate with state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and outpatient providers to ensure student and family needs are met
- Grant writing experience and execution of received grants related to social and emotional health, sexual health, and post-secondary education support
- Completed intensive DEI training through Onward and incorporated learned practices to provide inclusive spaces for all students and families
SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR
Salem Academy Charter School
08.2010 - 08.2020
- Provide individual and group mental health counseling to6th-8th grade students to meet a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral needs
- Create and implement special education services for students with social, emotional and behavioral needs through Individual Education Plans
- Develop and facilitate family outreach events including evening workshops for parents/guardians
- Teach weekly Social Emotional Learning classes using the Second Step curriculum
- Participate in weekly Student Service Team meetings to provide a balanced model of care to the student body
- Provide training and consultation to teaching staff related to student needs and creating a trauma-sensitive classroom environment
- Maintain professional development through continued education workshops and conferences to learn and build new skills
- Identify and address student needs through completion of Functional Behavior Assessments, Home Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans and Safety Plans
- Create and consistently achieve Professional Practice and Student Learning S.M.A.R.T Goals
- Work collaboratively with state agencies, outpatient therapists, mentors, school systems and other outside community providers
- Function as Homeless Liaison and Foster Care Point of Contact and 504 Coordinator
TREATMENT COORDINATOR
Germaine Lawrence School
06.2006 - 08.2010
- Provide individual therapy specializing in adolescent girls with a history of physical aggression, sexual aggression, fire setting, and other high risk behaviors
- Develop group therapy curriculums and facilitate therapy groups
- Assist in the development of social and emotional goals in Individualized Educational Plans with the educational team
- Advise families of a students’ needs through explanation of psychological and educational testing
- Facilitate Parent Support Group through introducing skills and developing safe and consistent environments
- Collaborate with families in order to assist their child in accomplishing their identified academic and clinical goals
- Provide consultations and trainings for agency clinicians on topics such as building clinical formulations, self-care and developing effective behavioral interventions
- Develop psychosocial assessments and quarterly treatment plans for clients
- Work collaboratively with state agencies, school systems and other outside community providers
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Wayside MetroWest Counseling Center
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Responsible for providing individual and family therapy focusing on adolescents with mental and behavioral difficulties
- Develop and maintain paperwork such as treatment plans and90-day reviews
- Co-facilitated RESPECT program for men with a history of abusive behavior towards their spouses
- Complete EMERGE Family Violence Intervention Training
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Waltham Creative Start
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Provide case management and support services to women and children in the Shelter Program
- Facilitated weekly playgroups, family nurturing groups, parenting groups, and community education events
- Administer mental health and developmental assessments to clients
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Oaklawn Psychiatric Hospital
06.2003 - 08.2004
- Provide milieu therapy and crisis intervention for adolescent males with a history of high risk behaviors including sexual offending behaviors and aggression
- Assist clients in the implementation of treatment to correct thinking errors of the criminal mindset
- Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention Training and lead code teams in de-escalating clients
- Responsible for co-facilitating psychosocial assessments and counseling of various therapeutic groups including juvenile addictions, recreational therapy and family/process groups
Education
Master of Social Work -
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA01.2006
Bachelors of Science - Counseling and Sociology
Grace College
Winona Lake, IN01.2004
Skills
- Relationship building & interpersonal effectiveness
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Advocacy & activism
- Project management
- Innovative problem-solving
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- SPUR Board of Directors-Enrichment & Volunteer Committee Member January 2019-January 2021
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem Board of Directors-Board Secretary April 2014-June 2015
Awards
Safe & Supportive Schools Steering Committee Member 2014-2024,
Germaine Lawrence Longevity Award May 2009
Germaine Lawrence Staff Excellence Award May 2008
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Consultation Team 2006-2010
Certification
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed School Adjustment Counselor (DESE)
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF THE SALEM CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE
City of Salem
02.2024 - Current
DIRECTOR OF ADJUSTMENT COUNSELING
Salem Academy Charter School
08.2020 - 02.2024
SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR
Salem Academy Charter School
08.2010 - 08.2020
TREATMENT COORDINATOR
Germaine Lawrence School
06.2006 - 08.2010
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Wayside MetroWest Counseling Center
09.2005 - 05.2006
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Waltham Creative Start
09.2004 - 05.2005
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Oaklawn Psychiatric Hospital
06.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelors of Science - Counseling and Sociology
Grace College
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed School Adjustment Counselor (DESE)
Master of Social Work -
Boston College
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