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• Provide school and community-based individual, family, and group therapy, case management, and parent support to a caseload of 13-18 students in SFUSD• Primary therapist in SOAR (social-emotional based special day classroom) for 2 classrooms at the Tenderloin Community School• Collaborated with school staff as a member of the IEP team for students with Education Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) on their IEPs• Maintained appropriate documentation and conducted required CANS assessments in Avatar

● Instruct students at the BSW and MSW level online and in-person SCWK 5163 Social Work Management, Administration, & Supervision SCWK 6442 & 6444 Advanced Field Seminar & Advanced Field Internship SCWK 2133 Introduction to Social Work ● Provide field instruction for three students (Summer 2019)● Conduct mid-term and final meetings with students and Field Instructors ● Member: Capstone Committee

• Provide remote academic and field placement advising for online MSW students • Facilitate remote advising seminars utilizing Canvas Remote Learning Management System and Zoom Meetings• Conduct a minimum of one site visit per school year per student• Integrate direct practice field experience with classroom learning• Infuse professional development and social justice into group and individual meetings

• Identified events and organizations in the community for targeted outreach and collaboration• Presented program information to groups and individuals at community events and meetings • Advised and supported parents around school choice and enrollment options• Identified platform and created a data tracking system. Responsible for all aspects of data entry, quality assurance, and data aggregation

San Diego, California, Us

• Conducted TF-CBT based group intervention to minors testifying in criminal and juvenile dependency court • Coordinated volunteers, conducted intakes, supervised and trained student interns, liaised with judges, district attorneys and courthouse staff

San Diego, California, Us

KidSTART is a program for children under 6 years old with complex medical, developmental, mental health, and family needs. • Provided ad hoc crisis intervention, case supervision to Care Coordinators, protocol development, and clinical and administrative support for developmental therapy services• Drafted updated performance evaluation metrics and annual clinical competencies for Care Coordination team and integrated them with productivity measures

San Diego, California, Us

• Directed and supervised trans-disciplinary team of 20 staff providing services for 300 children from birth to five years old with complex medical, developmental, mental health and family needs • Provided crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and liaised with child protective staff• Developed and implemented program policies including a clinical pathway for behavior therapy services• Monitored adherence to contract, hospital, and Joint Commission standards and requirements• Coordinated and collaborated with the KidSTART EPSDT Clinic to fully integrate developmental and mental health services.

These preventive programs work to reduce the risk of child abuse and maltreatment. They serve 116 families in the South Bronx annually through an individualized combination of social services. ● Planned, implemented, and supervised services for 116 families at risk of foster care placement● Developed and managed the program budget● Conducted intakes and provided counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention● Supervised team of 15 MSW and BA level case planners, interns, family advocates, supervisory, and administrative staff via individual and group meetings, and field observations and support

New York, Ny, Us

• Directed the Center for Women and Families, which served 350 domestic violence victims with counseling, crisis intervention, case management, employment, and immigration services• Conducted intakes, completed psychosocial assessments, individual counseling, immigration assistance, advocacy, and referrals for a caseload of 10-15 adults

New York, Ny, Us

• Directed innovative pilot program providing employment and financial independence assistance to survivors of family violence receiving public assistance • Developed, implemented, and provided counseling, case management and employment services

New York, Ny, Us

• Supervised child welfare prevention program that served 96 families at risk of foster care placement in the South Bronx • Conducted intakes and assigned cases, co-facilitated group supervision, facilitated Family Team Conferences, provided counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy• Supervised 6 LMSW, BA, and administrative staff on casework, clinical interventions, entitlement advocacy, emergency financial assistance, and documentation compliance

• Coordinated research and treatment project funded by the US Department of Justice for children exposed to violence • Provided weekly trauma focused child-parent psychotherapy and case management• Trained conference attendees on the Safe Start Medical Home model at the Zero to Three National Training Institute, 2007

• Directed community based program designed to reduce foster care placements by providing strengths based supportive services to families• Provided advocacy, crisis counseling, and case management support to community members • Directed casework and supervised case management staff of 4 and a project assistant

Participated in case planning for clients in group homes closing under the ACS Congregate Bed Reduction Initiative, developed, coordinated, and evaluated trainings for staff and twenty interns, conducted a needs assessment of the Division's educational advocacy program. Assessed clients, provided case management services, conducted home visits and prepared recommendations for Law Guardians, and collaborated with ACS, foster care agencies, and community resources

Co-facilitated Job Readiness Training, assessed the needs of youth between the ages 15 and 21 in the South Bronx and provided case management. Provided long and short term supportive and crisis counseling. Created training workshops and initiated and facilitated a young women's discussion, support and empowerment group

Provided crisis counseling, distributed financial assistance, and provided ongoing case management to homeless families, conducted assessments and intakes for housing crisis assistance. Provided on-call crisis housing support to volunteers.

Provided in-home support to families at risk of losing their children to foster care. Provided education on mastering parenting skills including: age appropriate, non-violent child management and discipline techniques, child development, child safety and supervision, and life skills such as anger management, and effective communication skills. Helped families set and reach goals, and identify and obtain services. Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling.

Master Of Science In Social Work, Advanced Generalist Practice And Programming

Master Of Public Policy And Administration, Family And Youth Policy

Ba, Women'S Studies, Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development, Atenas, Costa Rica