Patricia Molodetz-Titko Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio Area

Starr Columbus is a nationally recognized child and family services organization with more than 150 years experience in the treatment of troubled and at-risk youth.Teacher / Counselor, Residential Students, Grades 6 - 12, 2002 - Present Full member accountability with the Treatment Team to assess, develop and implement education and treatment strategies to foster the cognitive, social and emotional growth of students ages 12 - 18 (early years included ages 6+.) Team included on-site RN, Psychiatrists, Therapists and Direct Care Staff. Created a safe classroom environment for addressing and resolving emotional issues of each youth through extensive knowledge of current, effective treatment techniques and the philosophy of the Program. Built positive and caring relationships based on respect, trust and good communication. Ensured the educational and treatment needs of all students were met through initial testing, coordination with referral sources, community schools and the Program Treatment Team.* Developed and implemented quality educational and treatment programming for Residential Students* Worked cooperatively with community schools to share records, intervention strategies, and help develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs)* Maintained complete records on the academic and treatment progress of each Student* Coordinated the re-entry of youth into their home school or job market

Columbus, Ohio Area

Collaborated with the Crisis Assessment Team to focus on minimizing the stress of the urgent situation; immediate safety, both physically and psychologically; provide emotional support; and present a multi-dimensional assessment, planning, and pursuant < 30-day recommendations for treatment to the Referring Agency. Plans included placement, recommended counseling, coping skills and school setting environment.* Performed diagnostic and family systems assessments, including home visits, to determine appropriate treatment and provide recommendations for linkage to needed social, mental health, and educational services* Engaged families in the treatment process through family sessions and visitation* Developed individual service plans in conjunction with youth, family, and Treatment Team

Columbus, Ohio Area

* Teacher/Coordinator, Resource Room for enrichment subjects including Desktop Publishing, Social Skills Training and Individual Tutoring* Foster Care (Requested for Maternity Leave Coverage), On-Call 24/7 responsibility to Foster Care Students and Parents, Biological Family and Caseworker* Community-Based Counseling providing in-home, intensive social services to children and families who have multiple impairments

Columbus, Ohio Area

Assured the day-to-day compliance with required contractual, Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) and Council on Accreditation (COA) residential standards and regulations, as well as agency mission and philosophy. Unit census maintained between 12 - 14 students. * Assisted in the overall direction of the Residential Unit to include: treatment services, educational services, recreational activities, medical services, safety planning, and crisis intervention strategies* Thoroughly understood and appropriately implemented treatment techniques and philosophyof the program including Safe Crisis Management (SCM) and Life Space Crisis Intervention* Assisted in the training and development of Residential Staff including participation in supervision, facilitation of training, and mentoring

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Special Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Internship: Educateur Program at Hannah Neil Center for Children

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Education And Psychology