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Rochester, New York, United States

» Provide multi-culturally sensitive psycho/social assessments for clients in order to determine the nature of the problem, strengths of the client, environmental resources available for the client, and the types of services needed to assist the client in identified areas of life.» Manages and oversees an immediate support plan for each affected individual and their family» Organizes and coordinates all information on applicable and available services and partner agencies to respond to needs for affected individuals» Connects affected individuals with appropriate services and follows through until a hand off to a fixed support system can be confirmed» Manages the information on responses, personal information of affected individuals and relevant data for reporting» Designs and coordinates staff, volunteer, and partner trainings to include: orientation, mandatory trainings, program in-services and professional development» Ensures the appropriate staffing and training for quality program and service delivery; Provides on-site professional coaching and training for responders as needed. » Specialties: Depression / Anxiety Relationship Issues» Areas Of Concern That Can Be Address: Anger Management / Behavioral Issues / Coping Skills / Grief / Life Coaching / Men's Issues / Peer Relationships / School Issues / Self Esteem / Stress / Suicidal Ideation / Teen Violence» Modality: Individuals / Family / Group

Rochester, New York Area

» Facilitate educational groups to adolescents ages 13-18 about pregnancy prevention, safety, and awareness» Facilitate curriculum to fidelity according to national grant requirements» Ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth participating in group --Collaborate consistently with community resources to provide youth and families with social support and resources» Coordinate Summer of Opportunity Program with facilitators and employer sites for youth employment to deliver a sexual health curriculum.» Coordinate with Rochester City School District’s Athletic Directors to assure youth in the district are receiving comprehensive, age appropriate, evidence-based, and medically accurate sexuality education with sports teams and during physical education classes» Established and maintained community relations with Rochester City School District, City of Rochester Bureau of Recreation, Rochester Youth Services, various health clinics, churches, youth service agencies, and youth leadership programs

Rochester, New York, United States

» Facilitate educational groups to adolescents ages 13-18 about pregnancy prevention, safety, and awareness» Facilitate curriculum to fidelity according to national grant requirements» Ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth participating in a group --Collaborate consistently with community resources to provide youth and families with social support and resources» Coordinate the Summer of Opportunity Program with facilitators and employer sites for youth employment to deliver a sexual health curriculum.» Coordinate with Rochester City School District’s Athletic Directors to assure youth in the district are receiving comprehensive, age-appropriate, evidence-based, and medically accurate sexuality education with sports teams and during physical education classes» Established and maintained community relations with Rochester City School District, City of Rochester Bureau of Recreation, Rochester Youth Services, various health clinics, churches, youth service agencies, and youth leadership programs

Rochester, New York, United States

» Responsible for supervising, evaluating, guiding, and the case management of juvenile and youthful offenders, juvenile delinquents, or other trouble-prone youth placed with the Office of Children and Family Services» Managing casework» Utilizing effective techniques for dealing with youth in a rehabilitative setting» Interpreting adolescent behaviors» Identifying and analyzing client’s needs» Conducting investigations and interrogations» Designing and implementing treatment plans» Dealing with labor relations» Function as the Administrator on Duty» Interaction with other agencies, families, and schools, and placement of youth in appropriate treatment programs in the community» Promote and maintain a structured environment and be able to physically restrain youth, if required» Maintaining facility security and personal safety» Deploying and maintaining staff» Maintaining OCFS Policy» Implementing procedural change» Evaluating staff performance and increasing efficiency» Motivating and developing subordinates

Rochester, New York, United States

Coordinated and implemented an N.Y.S. Health Department grant with 15 junior youth counselors - ages 16-24, in efforts to reduce the increasing rates of STDs, HIV infections, and unplanned pregnancy among youth in Rochester» Trained youth leaders in promoting healthy life skills through peer-to-peer communicationAdministrator» Established and maintained community relations with Rochester City School District, City of Rochester Bureau of Recreation, Rochester Youth Services, various health clinics, churches, youth service agencies, and youth leadership programs» Oversaw development and procedure of workshops on LGBTQ issues, STD/HIV prevention, healthy relationships, and youth development - delivered to the Rochester community» Managed staff payroll and review/change annual programs budget based on experience» Secured materials and venues for youth-led events» Organized and scheduled professional development for students focused on leadership skills, public speaking, community outreach and similar topics that empower future leaders» Develop and maintain the primary project calendar in collaboration with teachers – this included web access for existing opportunities and events in local communities» Assisted with identification of community assets and barriers, mapped out a work plan that addressed each

Rochester, New York Area

Supervised Nazareth College graduate and undergraduate social work students during field placements at School #34 in the Rochester City School District. Coordinated after-school programming efforts in 3 different areas: healthy lifestyles, community service, and the history of Rochester. Served as liaison to Youth Voice One Vision, a partnership between youth and adults to plan events and activities in the city of Rochester. Assisted with other activities and events of the Center for Service Learning.

Rochester, New York Area

Teacher Assistant – Full-time 2006-2008. Served as a scribe/reader to a student with learning disabilities. Supervised students in In-School Suspension (ISS) program part-time as a college student.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Coursework At School Of Graduate Studies, Clinical/Medical Social Work

Bsw, Social Work