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Stephanie Lopez

Yonkers,New York

Summary

I possess a strong sense of confidence in my ability to achieve success and am actively pursuing a full-time employment opportunity that will enable me to challenge myself and further enhance my exceptional interpersonal skills, efficient time management expertise, and effective problem-solving abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager

Nafi - Westchester Foster Care
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided leadership, guidance, and support to staff members.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with thepublic.
  • Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
  • Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations, and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Offered therapeutic services and crisis intervention to children and adolescents.

Behavioral Specialist

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
02.2017 - 01.2022
  • Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes by meeting with clients weekly.
  • Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned clients.
  • Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.

Milieu Counselor

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Monitored client census by using daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
  • Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
08.2008

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Time Management
  • Independent Living Skills Development
  • Nonviolent Intervention
  • Case Planning and Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Discharge Planning
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • Testifying in Cases
  • Incident Reports
  • Foster Parent Support

Accomplishments

  • As a case manager, I successfully reunited a youth with her family in Guatemala by working closely with the families and service providers. My diligent efforts led to the accomplishment of reunification.
  • As a part of the Spirit Committee, I regularly provided tokens of appreciation to the staff to uplift their morale. I also made sure to celebrate each individual's birthday and accomplishments.
  • I demonstrated my commitment to the well-being of a family with a medically fragile daughter by visiting them daily and arranging their transportation to the hospital for visits with their daughter as a case manager.



Timeline

Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager

Nafi - Westchester Foster Care
01.2022 - Current

Behavioral Specialist

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
02.2017 - 01.2022

Milieu Counselor

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
11.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mercy College

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