Tanya Coles-Dailey
Windsor,CT
Summary
Collaborative leader with a focus on therapeutic services and community partnerships. Strengthened client relationships through effective communication and tailored treatment planning. Successfully managed campus initiatives including a food pantry, professional clothing closet, mental health first aid training while enhancing programs and resource accessibility for students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New Path Counseling Center LLC
Enfield, Connecticut
12.2022 - Current
- Provide therapeutic services to 15-20 clients per month.
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients process and work through challenges.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized treatment plans that included coping skills for managing stress and anxiety.
- Built rapport and positive therapeutic relationships with clients, enhancing effectiveness of therapy sessions.
- Educated clients and families on available resources and referrals, facilitating access to higher levels of care or evaluation.
Director of Health and Wellness
Bay Path University
01.2022 - Current
- Managed budgets for two departments within Health and Wellness to optimize resource allocation.
- Led and collaborated with the Dean of Students to develop a comprehensive Health and Wellness Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that established a framework that provides coordinated student support, care and crisis response.
- Developed, organized, and managed a campus food pantry to address food insecurity. The pantry serves 100-125 students per month.
- Created partnerships with campus and community providers to offer resources and wrap around services for students.
- Lead the CARE Team with campus partners to enhance services and supports for students who are at risk or require a higher level of care and resources.
- Contributed to team projects that strengthened resources and wellness initiatives.
Social Worker, Outreach Coordinator
Town of Hebron, Social Services
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Delivered outreach and case management to adults and seniors, enhancing access to vital local, state and federal benefits and services.
- Supported clients by assisting them with appropriate resources such as housing, employment, benefits, entitlements and healthcare services.
- Performed home visits to assess client needs and well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate continuity of care and wraparound services for clients.
Social Worker
Community Residences Inc.
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed case load of 15 adults with intellectual disabilities, advocating for their needs and facilitating access to resources.
- Provided ongoing support and ensured medical, financial, and other entitlements are current and in place.
- Liaised between Department of Developmental Services and client vocational providers to coordinate support and services.
- Assisted clients with accessing social services such as medical insurance, SNAP benefits and Social Security benefits.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide ongoing support for clients through monthly and quarterly meetings.
- Conducted monthly home visits to evaluate living conditions, ensuring client safety and addressing emerging needs.
Group Home Manager
The ARC of the Farmington Valley (FAVARH)
08.2001 - 11.2016
- Managed a team of 10 staff members and conducted regular meetings to communicate updates and share feedback, and foster a collaborative team dynamic.
- Enhanced staff retention through supportive and transparent leadership, focusing on staff skills and strengths.
- Advocated for residents' rights and needs through collaboration and active engagement.
- Provided ongoing communication to families of residents through regular updates and quarterly meetings.
- Maintained resident files and financial information in compliance with organizational and state regulations for licensing and audits.
Education
Doctor of Social Work - Social Work
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2021
Master of Social Work - Advanced Generalist Practice
Springfield College School of Social Work
Springfield, MA05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College School of Human Services
Springfield, MA08-2014
Skills
- Health and wellness advocacy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Treatment planning
- Resource allocation
- Resource coordination
- Mental Health First Aid Trainer
Accomplishments
- License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Connecticut
- License Certified Social Worker (LCSW) - Massachusetts
- Member of The National Honor Society of Leadership and Success
References
References are available upon request
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New Path Counseling Center LLC
12.2022 - Current
Director of Health and Wellness
Bay Path University
01.2022 - Current
Social Worker, Outreach Coordinator
Town of Hebron, Social Services
05.2017 - 12.2021
Social Worker
Community Residences Inc.
11.2015 - 04.2017
Group Home Manager
The ARC of the Farmington Valley (FAVARH)
08.2001 - 11.2016
Doctor of Social Work - Social Work
Capella University
Master of Social Work - Advanced Generalist Practice
Springfield College School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College School of Human Services