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Shermika Maharaj

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced in providing rehabilitation and support functions, education support, and consultation to families. Possess strong skills in crisis intervention under clinical supervision. Background includes delivering outpatient alcohol and drug treatment to adults. Responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, managing cases, and maintaining accurate documentation. Expertise lies in performing comprehensive assessments to evaluate Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) issues while identifying any accompanying mental health concerns.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substance Abuse Counselor

New York Therapeutic Serendipity II
01.2024 - Current
  • Managing all aspects of a case from date of entry to date of discharge
  • Evaluating patients' physical and mental behaviors
  • Developing appropriate treatment and recovery plans
  • Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions
  • Monitoring patients over time to access treatment progress
  • Weekly stars report
  • Monthly HRA reports
  • Monthly toxicology
  • Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.

Substitute Paraprofessional

Department of education
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided 20 days of service as a Substitute Paraprofessional during the school year 2023
  • Maintained a positive record in the schools that I have worked and have been in good standing
  • Worked with students from k-8, also students in district 75
  • Worked with children individually in small groups by providing basic instructions on reading, writing, math, and other educational related activities as assigned by teachers’ directions.

School Aide

Department of education
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with daily attendance, helped teachers with classroom activities and worked with students
  • Responsible for supervising students, performing some clerical duties such as marking student's attendance and assisting the teacher with bathroom breaks
  • Filed in office and answered phone.

School Lunch Helper

Department or Education
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Monitored food preparation for all programs
  • Promoted OFNS nutritional standards with staff
  • Monitored meal service by ensuring portion control and conservation of the nutritional values of our food.

Education

Early Childhood education -

Touro College
05.2004

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Cooperative and experimental learning
  • Early Literacy program
  • Calm under pressure
  • Hands-on learning
  • Diverse teaching modalities
  • Student directed style
  • Safe food handling
  • Team player mentality
  • Motivational mindset
  • Case Management
  • Clinical Documentation
  • 12-Step Program Knowledge

Certification

  • BABY SHAKING SYNDROME CERTIFICATE.
  • CDA
  • NY/NY OVERVIEW HOUSING CERTIFICATE
  • MANDATE REPORTER
  • AUTISM CERTIFICATION

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor

New York Therapeutic Serendipity II
01.2024 - Current

Substitute Paraprofessional

Department of education
02.2023 - 01.2024

School Aide

Department of education
11.2021 - 12.2022

School Lunch Helper

Department or Education
06.2021 - 11.2021

Early Childhood education -

Touro College

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