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Provide training and technical assistance to child welfare agencies on topics of child safety, abuse and neglect and various topics related to foster care. Provide school based child abuse prevention workshops for k-12th grade.

SCWK 293 SocialWork Practicum Create a learning environment where students can integrate the skills learned in external field placement and the theory learned in the classroom Serve as liaison between external field placement sites, students and the College Troubleshoot with students and placement sites when concerns arise and to make sure field learning is complimentary of classroom learning Deliver engaging lecture on weekly topics related to basic social work skills using real- world experiences from my professional background, current media and contemporary social issues Generate assignments that provide students with insight into the social work field, their own feelings about the interpersonal challenges of the field and how they might improve services

GEMS' mission is to empower young women, ages 12-21, who have experienced commercialsexual exploitation and domestic trafficking to exit the commercial sex industry and develop totheir full potential.The Training and Technical Assistance Department provides on-site and web-based training to national partners (law enforcement, court based services, NGO's, serviceproviders) on Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking to enhance their skills and awareness of thisissue. Provided leadership to training and technical assistance activities both internally and externally Collaborated with the Executive Director and other Senior Team members to assess and provide in house learning and development opportunities for staff Developed new and revised existing curricula; needs assessments; and evaluation tools Worked collaboratively with all partners to maintain and enhance quality and profile of T/TA products Created opportunities for fee-based training and technical assistance nationally Maintained compliance with 3 multi-year federal grants totaling $900,000 Performed general functions as a member of Senior Team

the natural resources of families, the collective wisdom of communities, andthe expertise of government to make families healthier and neighborhoods safer, by providingextensive training and support to government agencies and community-basedorganizations.Projects include assisting a multi-system integration of child welfare, juvenile

PH is a multi-service agency serving the homeless, HIV infected/affected persons, families,individuals and recent immigrants. Supportive Counseling provides individual and group therapyto HIV positive individuals and significant others as part of a continuum of HIV services. Provided direct clinical and task supervision to one Master's level clinician Facilitated client groups and workshops Provided direct therapy to case load of approximately 10 individuals Assured quality assurance and contract compliance Collected data and write monthly report for city contact Provided overall program oversight

PFTH is a multi-service agency servicing homeless individuals and families. The HPA programassists HIV/AIDS infected/affected individuals and families who are homeless obtain permanenthousing through the provision of intensive case management Provided direct clinical and task supervision for staff of 5 Case Managers and 1 Master's level Social Work intern Facilitated client workshops and support groups Provided direct case management services to clients with a dual diagnosis including prevention/risk reduction, mental health and substance use counseling Assessed and employ measures of quality assurance/performance measurement of program and program staff Ensured compliance with City and State contracts Completed monthly analysis and reporting for all contracts, including statistical and program narrative reports Maintained program spending within budgetary guidelines Ongoing creation and implementation of program policies/standard

HRTI is the first national training center focused exclusively on harm reduction that providestraining to human service and health care professionals, elected officials and researchers throughopen in-house trainings and private contracts with agencies and health departments. Assessed the training needs of contract agencies, including pre and post assessment Designed/developed training programs based on results of needs assessment tool, agency and client input Carry out all aspects of training contract needs including contacting trainers, locating space, registering participants and determining appropriate topics Researched, developed and delivered training "Using Harm Reduction with Mentally Ill Chemically Addicted Clients" Assisted in coordination of AIDS Institute contract training through publicizing statewide trainings, coordinating trainers, their travel and delivery of training materials

The ICM program at CPC provides case management to seriously and persistently mentally illpersons living independently, in supportive programs and during inpatient hospital stays. Coordinated care within an interdisciplinary treatment team of psychiatrists, social workers, health care providers and case managers Provided crisis intervention, developed goals with clients, advocated for housing, entitlements and services Completed case notes, treatment plans, acuity scales, assessments, monitored client's medications and program compliance and made recommendations for high-risk clients Organized ceremony for clients who graduated from program Conducted research on effectiveness of ICM program through surveying past participants who have either graduated or been terminated due to affiliation with another case management program Assisted in the redesign of current survey material to reflect changes within program, clientele and administration Compiled data for inclusion in annual report used by CPC and NYSOMH to determine program effectivenessFacilitated topics:Understanding and Intervening with Commercially Sexually Exploited ChildrenUsing a Family-Focused, Strength-Based Model for Community CorrectionsUsing Harm Reduction with Mentally Ill Chemically Addicted ClientsHarm Reduction in African American CommunitiesBoundary Issues for Direct Care ProvidersSupervision of Case Management staffIntimate Partner Violence and its effects on the FamilyRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and NeglectSuicide Intervention (adults and youths)Cultural CompetencyEthical Dilemmas in Social Work PracticeSocial Worker's role in treatment adherence with HIV/AIDS patientsSkills Building for Helping Professionals