Melissa Ramirez Email & Phone Number

Kearny,

• Conducted daily individual counseling sessions as well as weekly group counseling sessions.• Developed a group therapy program aimed to help clients recognize their thinking errors associated with breaking the law.• Utilized crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills as needed.• Assessed client’s progress and behavior in treatment by completing monthly behavioral evaluations.• Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client’s needs. • Presented case presentations to clinical staff as needed.• Completed parole notes to be submitted to the NJ Parole Board as requested.• Provided individual/group lectures and didactic presentations on pro social recovery related topics such as communication skills, mature manhood, stages of change, and motivation to change.• Participated in multidisciplinary case conferences and treatment plan reviews as well as developing aftercare treatment plan.• Maintained a high volume of caseload up to 30 clients.

Bayonne, Nj

-Trained member management team on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions that contributed to sound hiring decisions.-Co-developed company's first-ever standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that insulated company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes.-Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.-Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources-Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel