Christopher Collazo Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Bronx Child Advocacy Center

In this role I lead efforts to enhance collaborative approaches within child protective services. In this capacity, I liaise with the District Attorney’s office, NYPD, and other key stakeholders to ensure robust information sharing and coordination.My responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and management of complex case materials, accurately.

Bronx Child Advocacy Center

Expert in investigating child sex abuse and the multidisciplinary team approach. Part of a team including NYPD Child Abuse Squad, Montefiore Hospital, Bronx District Attorney Child Abuse Division, Safe Horizon Child Advocacy Center, and NYC Administration of Children Services to investigate child sex abuse and serious child injury.

Staten Island, New York, United States

In this role I provide counseling and clinical case management to LGBTQIA+ persons experiencing trauma. Development of treatment plans, safety plans, and coordination of care.

Bronx, NY

Chairperson for the LGBQI/TGNB Committee. The committee works to meet and have a place of representation for the LGBT community of the Bronx.

Greater New York City Area

In my former employment, I manage contracts from NYCDOH, City Council Initiative, AIDS Institute, AIDS United and Center of Excellency which I assisted in increasing from just three. Development of curriculum for training delivery and technical assistance on core concepts of Drug User Health, Overdose Prevention, Gay Lesbian and Bisexual Care and.

Greater New York City Area

I provide fee-for-service consultancy as well as pro-bono on a wide range of organizational development topics. As part of my services, I work with executive leadership on four key areas including (a) leading and governing nonprofit organizations, (b) managing nonprofit operations, (c) developing and managing nonprofit financial resources, and (d) leading.

Greater New York City Area

• Grant research and writing along with statistical data analysis for Chamber of Commerce.
• Executive chair of department responsible for administration and quality assurance answering directly to board of directors.
• Supervision of department staff and chamber liaison to government agency grants managers and private founders.

Greater New York City Area

• Grant research and writing along with statistical data analysis with over 300,000 in grant procurement for operational year for two departments along with sole program and data reporter for all social services.
• Agency Grant and Research writer along with assisting agency Administrator in grant management and funds allocations.
• Supervision of Program Staff and training as well as agency liaison to government agency grants managers and private founders.
• Board Presentations and Program Oversight.
• Supervised clinical services provided to 2000 youth per years.
• Supervised services provided to 250 clients at Food Pantry and Food Pantry Case Management Program.

Greater New York City Area

• Grant research and writing along with statistical data analysis with over 200,000 in grant procurement for operational year.
• Department head for MCCNY Homeless Youth Services.
• Coordinated Super Duper Clinic which provided community partnerships with other social services agencies, Medicate Enrollment, Entitlement Case Management, HIV Testing and Referral, Medical and Psychiatric Services.
• Served as MCCNY Homeless Youth Services Department Director when Executive Director was unavailable.
• Developed program models and implementation while creating the first Transgender, Gender Non Conforming, Two Sex specific emergency housing in the United States for Runaway Homeless Youth between the ages of 18-24.
• Provided ongoing clinical assistance to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queers/Questioning, Intersex youth such as counseling, crises management and referrals.

Greater New York City Area

• Grant research and writing along with statistical data analysis with over 150,000 in grant procurement for operational year.
• Organization liaison with community partners and government oversight committees.
• Coordinated and Provided HIV testing, Counseling, Referrals and DOH reporting.
• Coordinated and Co-Directed MCCNY Case Management Department and served as lead Case Manager.
• Supervised/ trained Social Work Interns, Mental Health Interns, and Vocational Rehabilitation Interns.
• Successfully implemented and integrated Seeking Safety and Positive Youth Development models in to program department.

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted in research and development of program services and funding sources.
• Development of program services and workshops.
• Assisted on development of new policy and procedures for department along with its implementation.
• Ensured the program was complaints to standards of operation as set forth by professional governing bodies.
• Assist program in disseminating and implementation of new treatment methods.
• Maintained and assisted in the collection of statistical data for department.

Greater New York City Area

• Interim Program Coordinator from 11/01/08 to 01/28/09 and handled and managed daily program activities including monthly, weekly and contributed to bi-annual report.
• Researched and developed trainings for staff on current therapeutic models and new theories.
• Conducted Seeking Safety Groups for PTSD and Substance Abuse while doing community presentation about program services.
• Provided Enhanced Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Case Management and maintained client records to OMH, DHS, and CSAT standards.
• Advocated on consumer’s behalf for benefits and entitlements while coordinating comprehensive services for consumers, i.e., Medical, Psychiatric, Therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment, Housing Assistance and Advocacy.
• Used Motivational Enhancement tools to engage clients in treatment and used Motivational Enhancement Therapy tools to encourage clients to maintain clean.

Bedford Hills New York

• Provided Intensive Case Management (ICM) to individuals with Sevier Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and Mentally Ill Chemical Abusers (MICA)
• Provided supportive and recovery services while adhering to OMH standards.
• Provided entitlement counseling (SSI, Medicaid, HASA, HRA 2010e) and vocational counseling.
• Referred consumers to Mental Health Services and Psychiatric Assessment.
• Maintained client records to OMH and standards.
• Participated in Case Conference activities in order to ensure continuum of care.

Greater New York City Area

Research and management of data for program department related to clinical findings regarding subjects within the latino diaspora.Hiring and training of clinical consultants.Capacity Building and Training.Staff Supervision and Evaluation.

Greater New York City Area

Research and data collection for children Television focus groups and facilitated group activities

Greater New York City Area

-Administrative assistant duties to the Vice President of COBRA department.-Responsible for collecting and maintaining billing records for COBRA department.-Supported Program Directors in administrative duties.-Assisted Vice President in staff trainings for Cobra Department.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for case load of 30 plus clients- Responsible for maintaining schedules for Case Manager and Case Manager Technician - Obtained updated medicals for clients- Advocated for entitlements and services - Linked clients with services within their community- Scheduled appointment, escorted clients to appointments, and participated in case.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Human And Social Services

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Clinical/Medical Social Work

Activities and Societies: NASW- NYS The honor society Phi Kappa PhiClinical Track. Classes taken: Advance Clinical Skills Program.

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil, Human Services Administration, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: The National Society of Leadership and Success- Sigma Alpha PiExtensive research into trauma informed training.

Master Of Science - Ms, Social Welfare And Policy, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Graduate Summa Cum Laude. Honor Roll and Dean's List.Thesis Publication- "NYC LGBT Drug User Health: The.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychoanalysis And Psychotherapy, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Student Counsel Vice President. Student Counsel President. College Paper Editor. Honor Roll and Dean's List..

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Human Development And Family Studies, General, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Honor Roll and Dean's List. Graduate Summa Cum LaudeMinor, Economics

Human Trafficking/ Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Children

Identifying And Working With Sex Trafficking Victims

Sexual Abuse Dynamics And Intervention

- Emotional and Behavioral Indicators - Dynamics of Victimization - Incest Family Dynamics - Impact of Trauma - Using Knowledge for Incest.

Special Victims Investigation

Police Department of the City of New York- Detective Bureau

Criminal Investigation

Police Department of the City of New York- Detective Bureau.

Child Welfare Investigation

Expertise is child welfare, NY Family Court Act, and Social Service Law.

Advance Level Doctoral Certificate, Research Quality And Methods

Public Health

- Health Relationships: Training of Trainer - Community Viral Load Management and Risk Assessment - CDC Funded Program Overview and.

Business Administration And Management, General

- Conduct Effective Interviews and Hire - Basics of Accounting - Avoiding common mistakes for New Managers - Confronting Workplace.

School Of Public Health

- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - New Test, Drugs and Recommendations or HCV - Overdose Prevention and Naloxone - Health.

Public Health

- New Treatment for HCV - Management of HIV/HCV Coinfection in 2014 - The HIV Epidemic in NYC and the Nation - Public Health Approach to.

Computer Engineering