Nick Picciani Email & Phone Number

-Facilitate and present at volunteer and staff trainings, ongoing educational workshops, and outreach events-Provide ongoing support to current volunteers and Shanti clients across programs-Coordinate with multiple Shanti programs to match volunteers with clients and program needs-Supervise volunteer coordinators in their work with volunteers and trainings-Manage volunteer Salesforce data and track volunteer hours to fulfill multiple grant and contract requirements

-Responsible for receiving and vetting all incoming referrals, which involves working closely with diverse providers across the city. This includes providing in-services to educate other agencies about our program-Perform intakes for appropriate referrals, and work with HIV Services staff to match new clients with the care navigator that meets their needs-Manage the Activities Program, which provides complimentary tickets to events in the Bay Area to Shanti clients, and supervise the Activities Desk Coordinator-Continue to perform all duties of a HIV Services Care Navigator

-Manage scheduling of HIV Services staff for Shanti’s drop-in support center-Facilitate weekly Health Chat support group. This group is a space for clients to check-in and get support from each other, as well as regularly hosting staff presentations from other agencies-Recruit and supervise drop-in interns-Manage re-design and upkeep of drop-in space-Continue to perform all duties of a HIV Services Care Navigator

San Francisco, California

-Provide psychosocial support for people living with HIV/AIDS, with focus on intensive case management for individuals who use drugs and those experiencing homelessness, from a harm reduction perspective-Support and care navigation provided both one-on-one and in groups-Facilitate trainings for volunteers and coordinate pairings of volunteers with clients-Perform administrative tasks and log services to fulfill state contracts-Works on a multi-disciplinary team that is a collaboration between multiple agencies

- Utilize state-of-the-art transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders- Assist psychiatrists and medical providers in treatment of patients by administering TMS, administering psychiatric questionnaires to track patient progress, and coordinate treatment protocols between providers and medical directors- Provide data and statistical analysis of patient improvement for the practice - Manage patient scheduling and insurance authorization claims

San Francisco Bay Area

-Instructing yoga teacher trainees in principles of Ayurveda (holistic health), pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, yoga philosophy, and general stress management

San Francisco Bay Area

- Using knowledge of regular and modified diets, verifies the accuracy of the food items on the tray ticket based on the prescribed diet and patient food preference/tolerance- Worked in the diet office managing communication between doctors or nurses and the dietitian staff to ensure patients are receiving appropriate food items- Manages regular diet activity reports related to diet changes, as well as cost reports- Worked closely with permanent VA residents to ensure patient satisfaction

Nevada City, Ca

- Preparation of organic meals for up to 200 people- Menu planning with regard to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines- Supervision of up to 10 prep cooks and kitchen assistants- Kitchen management responsibilities included ordering and inventory- Responsible for food safety standards, infection control, and techniques to prevent contamination and spoilage.

Nevada City, Ca

- Providing patients with individualized counseling regarding diet and lifestyle- Instructing patients in yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditation, affirmations, self-reflection techniques and aromatherapy- Processing payments, scheduling appointments, and coordinating workflow with herbalists and supervising practitioners- Ongoing case management respecting confidentiality of patient materials