Gabriella A. Email & Phone Number

United States

Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

• Investigates cases involving alleged institutional child abuse/neglect by employees, licensed/certified professionals, or authorized vendors or out of home caretakers.
• Interviews witnesses to obtain accurate and comprehensive supporting documentation relative to alleged violations by individual(s) or organization(s).
• Develops methods of investigation to comply with applicable statues and regulations.
• Prepares reports of investigational activities containing facts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Prepares correspondence.
• Acts as a witness and testifies for the state before grand juries, courts of law, administrative hearings, and other judicial bodies.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
• Utilized writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Facilitated job seeker interviews with prospective employers, obtain feedback from both parties, and adjust employment strategies, if necessary.
• Performed complete assessment of job seeker's education, skills and work history to identify detrimental factors.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• My job responsibilities included developing and implementing strategies to achieve graduation vocational goals, building effective relationships with local and regional corporations, non-profit organizations.
• Completed telephone interviews and e-mail correspondence to prospective employers to determine their employment needs.
• Assisted students, graduates, and former enrollees with securing employment in their field of training.
• Provided career coaching, including seminars and workshops, on interviewing techniques and job search skills.
• Ensured the up-to-date maintenance of the Career Transition Services database and student records in accordance with company policies, government regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Communicated compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate.

Brooklyn, NY

• Conduct frequent face-to-face contacts in the home/office as required by the program model to monitor each child in a family for risk and safety.
• Document monthly risk and safety assessment for each child in the family matrix under the age of 18.
• Assess and refer children and families to supportive and concrete services, i.e. mental health, substance abuse, housing services, financial assistance, legal aid, etc.
• Refer children and families to substance abuse and/or mental health services based on the individual needs of the family members.
• Work with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and other community service providers to ensure the timely delivery of appropriate services.
• Complete progress notes, family assessment service plans (FASPs), psycho-socials, and other required reports and documents.

Brooklyn, NY

• Developed and administered the individualized health plan (IHP) according to mandates established by SCO Family of Services, the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), and the New York State Office of Children.
• Linked the youth and family/caregiver to any and all identified services during enrollment as well as post enrollment, including but not limited to, medical and mental health services.
• Monitored and evaluated, in tandem with the waiver service provider (WSP) management team, the assigned WSP’s work with the enrolled youth towards goals established in the youth’s IHP and the corresponding detailed.
• Consulted with the youth and family/caregiver weekly on the appropriate provision of services.
• Participated in the overall quality management of the B2H waiver program.
• Maintained case records in accordance with SCO Family of Services, ACS and OCFS mandates.

Brooklyn, NY

• Conducted case record audits and special investigations.
• Maintained tracking, organizing and trend analysis of data related to program performance and client outcomes using key performance indicators.
• Spearheaded and provided program-wide trainings aimed at improving program performance and documentation compliance.
• Facilitated team meetings for high risk youth and youth preparing to dis-enroll from the program.