Avery Bertocci Email & Phone Number

Lunenburg, Ma, Us

• Provides training and technical assistance to a cohort of grantees that are under the U.S. Department of Justice grant programs.• Provides content knowledge to grantees on behavioral health and criminal justice policies and practices.• Supports the development of peer learning opportunities for sites across the country.• Works with a wide range of interested parties focused on local, state, and Tribal government; law enforcement; criminal justice; and behavioral health technical assistance efforts.• Develops resources that promote best practices within criminal justice and mental/behavioral health systems including convenings, briefs, webinars, toolkits, and other resources.• Develops and expands a knowledge base on criminal justice and behavioral health systems and how they function at the local and state levels.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Taranaki, Wanganui & Manawatu, New Zealand

South Grafton, Ma

• Oversee ongoing operation and supervision of girls age 12-18 , with mental health/behavioral issues and trauma backgrounds within a residential setting• Maintain and implement program policies and program development• Supervise youth and maintain shift documentation• Provide quality clinical and residential services within the therapeutic milieu- including helping clients modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal problems, and client’s accountability; providing transport for clients; and being a general support for the clients as a direct care employee.

Norton, Ma

TAP is an after school program for kids age 7-12 with mental health issues who experience emotional, behavioral, and social challenges and are at-risk for either out-of-home or out-of-school placement. It is a Justice Resource Institute Program that takes referrals from the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Children and Families. I assist in daily supervision and programming during after school hours and actively engage in day-to-day structured and unstructured activities, as well as help with life skill development and maintenance according to individualized treatment plans.I have been able to develop a rapport with students and gain experience with redirections and the incorporation of coping tools as a part of treatment. I take part in implementing both agency and other individualized behavior management practices utilizing appropriate trauma-sensitive techniques to monitor, assess and document situations.I work to cultivate a trauma-informed environment by understanding the short and long-term impacts of trauma and neglect. I also respond to the students with empathy, sensitivity, and respect, while maintaining trauma-sensitive language and approaches in all interactions.I have independently designed and facilitated group activities with the students, as well as assisted other staff who have "led the day." I am able to collaborate as a member of the therapeutic staff team. I furthermore exercise responsibilities in a professional manner and in such a way as to reinforce the TAP philosophy and program protocols. I also attend behavioral team meetings and case consultations.

Norton, Ma

• Personally selected by faculty to be a part of a team of approximately 20 peer tutors based on academic and leadership strengths.• Worked with students in three psychology subjects to effectively help them develop study skills and provide academic assistance one-on-one or in small groups. Explained psychological concepts to students in different ways to fit the student’s learning style, discussed real-life examples and applications, accommodated learning disabilities and other special needs, worked comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds.• Demonstrated knowledge, competence, and enjoyment in the subject matter.• Exhibited patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment.

Norton, Ma

• Part of a team of other students who are committed to assisting new students throughout orientation and their first year at Wheaton College.• Assigned a group of approximately 20 students to be responsible for. Provide peer perspectives on academic issues and responsibilities, guide students in their preliminary course selections in preparation for meetings with their faculty advisors• Designed and led meetings throughout a weeklong orientation as well as through students' first year, both in a group settings and one-on-one mentoring. Attended all trainings and meetings required of staff to keep skills and knowledge pertaining to the incoming students' experiences. Also kept up with students via email correspondences. • Formed positive relationships with advisees, understood the unique needs of each advisee, and worked together to overcome their challenges.• Kept up with students via email correspondence. Also checked in regularly with other members of the First-Year advising team to help foster an open communication between all members of the team responsible for those 20 students and to ensure wraparound support.

Aiken, Sc

• Attended court weekly to shadow those assisting the court in holding juveniles accountable and representing juveniles. Interacted professionally with law enforcement, public and private agencies.• Shadowed Probation Officers, Intensive Intake Staff, and Diversion Program Intake Staff regarding case management and best practice skill development. Assisted in creation and documentation of service plans, filed/completed activity notes and maintained appropriate documentation in the casework system. Assisted in community Psych evaluations of adjudicated delinquents. • Gained Experience with juveniles and their families in the office setting as well as in their homes/schools. Toured detention centers and evaluation centers in Columbia with at-risk youth.

Aiken, Sc

• Part of a 4-person team of riders/workers, maintained and exercised a 40-horse training and boarding facility. • Responsibilities included stable management, training horses in multiple disciplines, assisting a high maintenance client base, developing strong relationships with the horses to translate to the success of their owners, handling chaotic situations appropriately, being a leader as well as a team player with the ultimate goal of safety and success. All responsibilities required patience, commitment, confidence, hard work, perseverance, and efficiency skills.Often go back when I can to visit/help out during summer/winter breaks while obtaining undergrad degree

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha (MPA honors society)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.89

Activities and Societies: Minor in Community Health; Studied one semester at University of Auckland, New Zealand; Barista at student-run.

Education record

Study Abroad Experience July 2015-Dec 2016

Education record

Cross Registered while at Wheaton College as a part of SACHEM program, for exposure to more courses not offered at Wheaton

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa