Vanessa Drapala
Trafford,PA
Summary
Results-oriented human services professional with a logical approach to supporting clients in achieving personal goals and maintaining positive behavior. Dynamic and quick-responding individual dedicated to assisting individuals in improving mental and physical well-being. Ambitious problem solver excelling at meeting deadlines while delivering high-quality work. Proactive and skilled in managing multiple clients simultaneously or providing personalized one-on-one support. Committed to making a difference in the lives of children and establishing meaningful relationships on a personal level.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistance Program Liaison
Westmoreland Casemanagement & Supports Inc.
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Administer Student Assistance Program Assessment to students/family that were recommended to SAP
- Provide the student/family and SAP Core Team with recommendations following the Student Assistance Program Assessment pertaining to mental health, SDOH, and other resources that are necessary to the family
- Follow the student/family until they are connected with the recommended services and/or until the end of the school year
- Act as a liaison to the dedicated school district for mental health support
- Participate on the Emergency Behavioral Health team and respond to an emergency mental health crisis event in the designated school district
- Provide postvention support to students, staff members, and faculty as necessary
- Work closely with mental health crisis responders to provide additional support to the school district and assist with documentation for an involuntary commitment petition
Child/Transitional Age Targeted Casemanager
Westmoreland Casemanagement & Supports Inc.
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Meet with clients for scheduled appointments – in the home, community, and school
- Create/update service plans based on client’s goals
- Provide community resources to client and their families
- Make sure all client’s charts and releases are up to date
- Attend IEP meetings with the parents and client when scheduled
- Communicate with providers, schools, guidance counselors, and other’s regarding the client
- Participate in Team meetings and Supervision with the Supervisor
Family Resource Specialist
JusticeWorks YouthCare
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Engage families in service and treatment planning
- Connect families to community resources
- Provide transportation to clients for their doctor appointments
- Supervise and monitor visits with parents and their children at the JWYC office, or the parent’s home
- Teach the Nurturing Parenting Program to mothers or fathers when referred
- Help students with truancy concerns; Hold FASST conferences with the school, all providers involved, and parents, to discuss the students concerns/progress
- Teach the WhyTry Program to students with truancy concerns
- Assist clients with house maintenance
- Communicate with the county caseworkers and schools when needed
Shift-Manager
Arby's
09.2012 - 11.2020
- Customer Service
- Oversee crew members
- Responsible for completing end of the night paperwork
- Assist with customer complaints/needs
- Handle money properly and make bank deposits
- Prepare meals in a timely manner
- Able to work well as a team
- Prep foods/handle opening duties
- Balance registers
Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Became a big sister, and mentored a little boy in First grade
- Read books together, and played games during lunch
Intern
Big Brothers Big Sisters
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Learned how to complete a match support contact
- Sat in on home interviews with potential Bigs
- Completed several phone calls
- Filled out paperwork
- Visited different elementary schools to talk to the Littles
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, Pa05.2020
Associates - Human Services
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, Pa05.2018
Skills
- Good with technology
- Interpersonal Communication
- Case-management
- Documentation
- Strong in Organization and Multitasking
- Adapt well to my surroundings
- Strong Decision Maker
- Quick Learner
- Dependable
- Able to maintain good leadership skills
- Experienced with children
- Experienced in mental health and crisis situations
Internship
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Greensburg, PA, 01/18, 04/18, Learned how to complete a match support contact., Sat in on home interviews with potential Bigs., Completed several phone calls., Filled out paperwork., Visited different elementary schools to talk to the Littles.
Academic Experience
- General Psychology
- Principles of Sociology
- Interviewing & Record Keeping
- Marriage and Family
- Intro to Human Services/Social work
- Intro to Gerontology
- Group and Processing
- Ethics
- Problem Solving & Counseling
Timeline
Student Assistance Program Liaison
Westmoreland Casemanagement & Supports Inc.
10.2023 - 01.2025
Child/Transitional Age Targeted Casemanager
Westmoreland Casemanagement & Supports Inc.
07.2022 - 09.2023
Family Resource Specialist
JusticeWorks YouthCare
11.2020 - 07.2022
Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters
02.2018 - 01.2020
Intern
Big Brothers Big Sisters
01.2018 - 04.2018
Shift-Manager
Arby's
09.2012 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Seton Hill University
Associates - Human Services
Westmoreland County Community College
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