Joseph J. Scozzafava Email & Phone Number

White Plains, New York, United States

White Plains, Ny

Greenwich, Ct

Collaborated with the Activities Program Director to coordinate, plan, and deliver recreation and other social activities and programs to meet the needs of a community of 28 residents with dementia and Alzheimer's. Provided support to residents and their families. Advocated for the needs of the residents and focused on providing a positive daily experience.

West Nyack, Ny

Advocated for older individuals coping with severe and chronic health conditions. Experienced in navigating the complex system of social services, home care, and transition to long-term care. Advocated for the medical, legal, financial, and spiritual needs of the elderly. Facilitated contact with and resolved issues with hospitals, home care agencies, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, Social Services, the VA, long-term care facilities, and hospice. Planned and… Show more Advocated for older individuals coping with severe and chronic health conditions. Experienced in navigating the complex system of social services, home care, and transition to long-term care. Advocated for the medical, legal, financial, and spiritual needs of the elderly. Facilitated contact with and resolved issues with hospitals, home care agencies, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, Social Services, the VA, long-term care facilities, and hospice. Planned and navigated health care options and other situations with physicians, nurses, social workers, recreation teams, physical therapists, administrators, financial officers, and elder care attorneys. Show less

White Plains, Ny

Assisted the Activities and Recreation Director in planning, developing, coordinating, and delivering social and recreation programs to meet the needs of over 110 residents, as well as a 31 resident dementia and Alzheimer's unit. Engaged residents daily to positively impact their day. Offered and accepted this temporary part-time position after volunteering for three months.• Developed and delivered basic computer training for residents; worked one-on-one as well.• Proposed and… Show more Assisted the Activities and Recreation Director in planning, developing, coordinating, and delivering social and recreation programs to meet the needs of over 110 residents, as well as a 31 resident dementia and Alzheimer's unit. Engaged residents daily to positively impact their day. Offered and accepted this temporary part-time position after volunteering for three months.• Developed and delivered basic computer training for residents; worked one-on-one as well.• Proposed and delivered activities to mentally stimulate the residents including several open discussion groups. Show less

New York, Ny

Human Resources Manager – 9/12 to 7/14Managed HR activities for Audubon’s Central Flyway and New York City Headquarters Operations and Support Departments. Position eliminated in July 2014 as a result of a department reorganization.Human Resources Generalist – 12/09 to 9/12Managed employee relations for the entire Audubon network (Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific Flyways as well as all New York City Headquarters Operations and Support departments), consisting… Show more Human Resources Manager – 9/12 to 7/14Managed HR activities for Audubon’s Central Flyway and New York City Headquarters Operations and Support Departments. Position eliminated in July 2014 as a result of a department reorganization.Human Resources Generalist – 12/09 to 9/12Managed employee relations for the entire Audubon network (Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific Flyways as well as all New York City Headquarters Operations and Support departments), consisting of 144 work locations and 22 state programs. Promoted to Human Resources Manager.In both positions:• Provided guidance and support on employee relations issues, department and program reorganizations, performance management, recruiting, training, and compensation.• Fostered relationships with management and staff that resulted in partnerships based on trust and confidence.• Developed and delivered training programs for managers and staff.• Developed, scheduled, and promoted staff team building events.• Worked with the General Counsel’s office on successful legal outcomes.• Member of several policy development committees.• Developed internships with local and state programs. Show less

New York, Ny, Staten Island, Ny, And Harrison, Ny

Managed HR activities for several service areas of a 3,800+ employee medical center, including employee and labor relations, system-wide policy compliance, labor contract interpretation, progressive discipline, dispute resolution, and developing relationships with management, staff, and labor union organizers to support the goals of the medical center. Supervised several HR Generalists. Position eliminated in August 2009 prior to the closing of Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers in April… Show more Managed HR activities for several service areas of a 3,800+ employee medical center, including employee and labor relations, system-wide policy compliance, labor contract interpretation, progressive discipline, dispute resolution, and developing relationships with management, staff, and labor union organizers to support the goals of the medical center. Supervised several HR Generalists. Position eliminated in August 2009 prior to the closing of Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers in April 2010.St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester, Harrison, NY - SVCMC's Mental Health & Addiction Recovery facility - 8/00 to 4/05St. Vincent's Hospital Manhattan - SVCMC's flagship hospital, New York, NY, and Bayley Seton Hospital, Staten Island, NY - 4/05 to 8/09 Show less

New York, Ny And Bronx, Ny

New York, Ny And Queens, Ny

Scarsdale, Ny, Bronx, Ny, New York, Ny, And Long Island, Ny

Bachelor'S Degree, Management

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Certificate, Human Resource Practices

New York, NY

Associate’S Degree, Business Administration

Suffern, NY

Community Mediation

Successfully completed Community Mediation training in accordance with the guidelines of the New York State Unified Court System's Office.