I am the community coordinator working with the HIV Planning Group.

Create, develop, and maintain partners with community based organizations, substance abuse treatment centers and schoolsCollect data, write reports and manage a peer to peer grant program that averages 25 volunteers annuallyRecruit, train, maintain, and evaluate a peer educator program for high school studentsMaintain medical records for HIV testing and referrals to supportive community services to improve the health and wellness of marginalized populationsInterface with partnering agencies, create and collaborate with agencies on health focused eventsReduce barriers to care and increase access to services for marginalized populationsManage and maintain Facebook page, Teen Information and Peer ServicesAttend Rockland County community collaborative meetings and represent Planned Parenthood in order to assure that human sexuality issues are addressed in community programmingConduct professional trainings throughout PPHP’s four counties with a focus on Westchester / Rockland / Putnam Counties. Assist in the design and development of new sexuality trainings and education programs. Serve as a senior-level educator, assist with new PPHP staffs’ training, and act as a resource for new community health educators. Assist Director, Education and Training to develop and implement appropriate evaluation tools and conduct periodic training needs assessments. Conduct in-service training for PPHP staffConduct community education programs as needed and assigned by the Director, Education and Training.Conduct training and oversight for specific education programs Conduct Smart Wheels street outreach education programs and HIV testing & counseling.Collect demographic data and evaluations from workshop and training participants; compile data for written monthly reports.Develop and maintain relationships with members of the professional community.

Provide counseling & support for youth and familyRepresent agency in family court Hearings and bring feedback from court to team for follow-upAct as liaison with ACS, DSS, CSE, and OCFS workers and as well as officers of the courtAssess service needs of family and childIdentify cases that require and participate in Planning & Service and Red Flag meetingsConduct mandated home visits to family and childResponsible for providing referrals to family and youth for treatment and case management purposesKeep ongoing documentation on ConnectionsCrisis interventionCollaborate with team members to generate individualized case management plansImplementation of AWOL protocol including notifying ACS/DSS/CSE via phone and progress notes, notifying FCLS Attorney, obtaining and vacating warrant, ensuring that Missing Person’s Report is filed and vacated upon child’s returnComplete FASPs, Court reports, TPR summaries, and surrender applicationsMaintain progress notesComplete Statistical Change Forms and CONX notes documenting movements of childrenMaintain case record and other accountability records as required by agency policy and governmental regulationsWrite psychosocial assessmentWaiver Service Provider November 2010- November 2012Provided Special Needs Community Advocacy Services assuring Individual Educational Plans (IEP) suit the specific and special needs of the Severely Emotionally Disturbed Youth, Crisis Avoidance Management Training Services, and Prevocational Services Provide one-on-one and family counseling24 hour on call for immediate crisis responseProvide health, and wellness education on mental health, budgeting, STI, Drug and alcohol, and anger management, and Human SexualityConsultant July 2012-Novenber 2012Provide a weekly LGBTQ youth group focusing on human sexuality, advocacy, LGBTQ History, group counseling, one on one counseling, staff training on LGBTQ youth development

Co-facilitate weekly leadership meetings, and support groups for youthDevelop, outreach, and facilitate educational and training programs on Human Sexuality & LGBTQ issues as they relate to youth, professionals, college students, and community members Coordinate programs such as annual Breaking the Silence Event, Annual Gay Prom, and other psychological and social programs in order to develop and strengthen a positive and strong sense of self, while lowering risk behaviors and isolationTake an active part in community organizing meetings, and assure they are inclusive to the LGBTQ youth Create and Kept documentation for demographic and report progress of program in order to support grant directivesProvide One-on-one, group, and family counseling for clientsAdvocate for the human rights of LGBTQ youth in micro and macro systematic structuresProvide a Safe Space for Youth in Yonkers and White Plains. Assure that the program feels welcoming and inviting to youth while providing challenging and supportive youth development programming