Briana R, Lcsw Email and Phone Number

Assess home, shelter or residential placement needs for minors in the child welfare system using CANS (Child and Adolescent Strengths and Needs).

Assess and monitor relationships between mentors and mentees reviewing goals and success.Plan and co-facilitate annual mentor training to ensure bonding and development.

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of abused or neglected children by partnering with mezzo and macro systems including families, criminal justice, court, and educational systems for over 500 clients and families . Identify reasons for removal of the child from the parent, refer the family to therapeutic services, monitor progress . Assess home placements, make recommendations to Court regarding permanency goals, on quarterly progress. Adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards as prescribed by the National Association of Social Worker’s Code of Ethics

Developed and presented a program for middle school aged girls in the Charleston area. Created and proposed a curriculum, budget, and letters of sponsorship. Collaborated with board members to develop a strategic plan.

Managed the grant-funded Compeer Inc. affiliate program for 50+ adults in the recovery stage of mental illness. Qualifications for recovery include stabilization of the illness for at least 6 months. Recruited, interviewed, and trained 30+ mentors (a.k.a “Friends”) as a social support for consumers in program . Hosted monthly activities to support the Consumer/Friend bond

Summer Transportation Institute (STI); Health Science and Technology Academy (HSTA); 4-H Extension ProgramWest Virginia State University, Institute, West VirginiaFacilitated STI and HSTA overnight camps for middle school and high school aged youth, supervised approximately 100 minors and 4 adult mentors in engagement and experiential learning programs. Organized and coordinated evening activities, snacks, bedtime and morning routines to ensure success and health

Served in the Office of Admissions of a university as a support to the Admissions director and staff to meet the collective goal of recruiting new students, while making active efforts to retain current students at the university.

Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, and age appropriate demonstrations for 15+ children aged 12 months through 5 years. Observed students’ educational performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress

Coordinated an out-of-state college tour for 200+ high school youth in grades 9th through 12thFacilitated life-skills based activities including financial planning, goal setting, and strategic note taking