Ryan Baker - Msw Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Volunteering on the national committee for Kamala Harris with the Democratic PartyStrategic posting of nationally approved campaign content on social media platformsEngaging with others around voting and policiesProviding information and working to clarify misinformation through nationally approved content to share the publicAllowing space for others to discuss their thoughts within the realm of voting, politics, and policies

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Promoting concerts, events, and DJs who for their venuesSigning people up for guestlist into events, table/VIP service if necessary, and engaging in working relationships that build clienteleSocial media influencing, promoting, marketing, and advertising for events platformsFilming events and concerts/DJS for social media content for events and advertising of the brand

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Annual employment occurring once a year over a three day span every May only three days during the labor day weekend of Boston Calling Music Festival Assisting with food production for Roxy’s Grilled cheese 🧀(2022/23/&24)Facilitated social media content for Boston calling music festival for Roxy's in 2024Filmed concerts, attendees, and took photos for social media content in 2024Brand marketing by handing out Roxy's stickers and snacks and engaging with attendees Served over 130,000 attendees over 3 days each year

- Determines initial and ongoing eligibility requirements for economic assistance programs provided by The Commonwealth: Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), Emergency Aid to Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC), and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).- Utilize Platforms within case management such as BEACON, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) , Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE), The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) database, EPIC, Mobius, Unemployment Database, RMV Database, Medicaid Provider portal (MMIS), Refugee and State Verification Exchange System (SVES), Immigrant Support Information System (RISIS), and Health & Social Services Virtual Gateway- Perform all case management tasks related to Emergency Aid to Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC) and Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), and assist with additional assistance for benefits, referrals to other state agencies and community partners, and other resources to support-Prepare and deliver explanations of eligibility decisions-Conduct interactive interviews; utilizing the agency’s PC based eligibility system and obtain, review, verify, and process client information and determine eligibility-Assist clients with developing and implementing an employment plan and provide services that support client economic mobility and employment after determining work program requirement status ensuring all clients are connected to employment and training opportunities available- Provide guidance, resources and placement assistance for job training and support services available in community including employment plans, education and skill assessments, child care, and transportation when appropriate

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

-Assisted the Program Director in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, as the direct role under the Program Director-Provided direct supervision to up to five counselors during role and supervised, directed, trained and evaluated assigned counselors, resident assistants, house managers at a residential recovery half-way house under the regulations and policies of the department of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS)- Maintained a caseload of clients, meeting a minimum of weekly for counseling and providing case management, from a strength based perspective and using the tools of Motivational Interviewing- Provided supportive and empathic individual services to residents requiring additional support as a result of co-occurring disorders and/or trauma. -Monitored and assessed the integrity of the program’s therapeutic milieu; empowering clients to act in accordance with the guidelines of the program-Consultation to interdisciplinary team members on issues related to supporting residents’ recovery-Maintained effective documentation and record keeping including but not limited to: Adult Comprehensive Assessment, bio-psychosocial assessment, individual action plans, re-assessment; progress notes; case management; consent forms; data collection- Facilitated psychoeducation client groups and Organized, Maintained the schedule for all counselors leading groups to meet BSAS standards of three groups a day for clients to attend

• Co-leading, collaborating, and developing the Massachusetts Impaired Driving Program (MID) under supervision of Director of MID Program• Providing diagnostic evaluation and treatment services • Documents service delivery to high professional standards in a timely and professional manner in client records• Responsible for adhering to the clinic’s scheduling protocol, initiating outreach to clients for whom treatment has been interrupted, and for documenting all outreach attempts in client clinical records• Establishes effective working relationships with clients utilizing a strong Motivational Interviewing approach alongside utilizing solution-based interventions within client treatment plan • In collaboration with clients, formulates and implements focused treatment plans that identify measurable goals and time frames for completion• Complete all clinical documentation, such as progress notes, diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, which demonstrate clear evidence of medical necessity• Attends all individual supervision meetings, multidisciplinary meetings, and group supervisions

Boston, Ma

• Provided direct supervision of assigned Mental Health Workers and met regularly with Supervisees for supervision• Supervised when necessary & assisted with the daily care, treatment & rehabilitation of homeless, mentally ill consumers•Coordinated care with collaterals of all clients, communicated as needed with integrated multidisciplinary teams for client care goals by assisting professional or medical staff in providing services to consumers•Assisted with discharge of clients from inpatient & emergency rooms, with collaterals, with patient centered care• Participated with the shelter Director and Assistant Director on the hiring committee for numerous individuals' interviews and open posted jobs for both units of the shelter. Evaluated & scored individuals for potential hiring during interview sessions.• Medication coordinator for MAP Program - assisted shelter MAP consultant/RN through five MAP Audits with supervision of coordinator & DPH auditor. Administers medications & completes all MAP related tasks as needed • Provided orientation to new staff assigned & reviews rules and protocols• Distributed the daily census to all management involved in utilization by translating daily bed usage of around 80 clients into excel spreadsheets & into HMIS database for the city• Supervised all individuals who were assisting with the daily census in ensuring quality control of the daily bed usage census• Human Rights Officer for both shelter units - support in filing & perusing human rights complaints• Experience with individually completing 10 day fact finding report on a human rights complaint incident with risk management suggestions & gap areas to reduce another similar incident • Trained by DMH Learning & Development in training LGBT diversity trainings to DMH staff, in addition to current supervisory role• Continued to do all of the same job tasks as previous position in addition to the above

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Human Rights Officer on a twenty bed unit• Provides support in filing and perusing human rights complaints• Supervises when necessary and assists with the daily care, treatment and rehabilitation of homeless, mentally ill consumers• Administers medications and completes all MAP related tasks as needed• Assesses and responds with the correct therapeutic intervention to consumers• Assists professional or medical staff in providing services to consumers• Maintains client records relating to daily and weekly notes on consumers• Implements consumers’ treatment plans according to supervisor and team• Documents consumer’s information in shelter log/consumers chart

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Provided interventions that focus on problem solving, skills training, modelling behavior, optimism and encouragement• Assisted the team and consumers in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses to staff interventions• Participates in the development of IAP’s (Individualized Action Plans)• Promoted consumer’s preferences and goals• Assisted consumers with accessing community resources• Provided interventions related to consumers IAP that are inclusive of consumer preferences, cultural desires and community resources• Facilitated community integration according to consumers’ needs, desiresand with consultation from supervisor and team staff• Provided interventions and support related to recovery and independence in all environments

• Was nominated for Student Security Officer of the year• Secured all doors in the dormitory building after hours• Detected suspicious activities and watched for rule infractions, and prohibited items.• Inspected all bags and purses, for entire dormitory buildings, for prohibited items.

•• Team leader, supervising team members to plan monthly LGBT events• Provided a welcoming atmosphere when staffing the Pride Center room, for all students accessing • Advocated for LGBT population on campus as needed to administration when needed• Effectively led & facilitated discussion groups monthly and supported team members in events • Train the Trainer completed in SAFEZONE trainings and trained other peers in how to lead SAFEZONE trainings•Facilitated, organized, & supervised SAFEZONE training for students, faculty, and staff• Maintained an intersectional approach to understanding complex systems such as power, privilege, and oppression and how they affect the LGBT community as well as other minority communities.• Attended first annual lgbt summit at Harvard University where Harvard hosted lgbt groups from universities in the state to discuss community goals and advocacy across higher education in the commonwealth• Facilitated, participated, & organized numerous diversities, oppression, & power/privilege trainings to peers, faculty, and staff.

• Oversaw and led new student orientations for all incoming students• Provided tours of campus for all incoming students• Mentored incoming students through their transition process with effective skills for success• Participated with the Director on the hiring committee. Evaluated and scored individuals for potential hiring during interview sessions.• Placed and received phone calls checking up on students’ progress during the admissions progress• Assisted academic advisers help new students sign up for classes and did academic advising• Provided support for all incoming students through concerns they might be facing that impede on their success as a student• Provided clerical and office administration assistance as needed answering student activities department phone lines and staffing the student activities office, as well as administrative tasks • Participated in four weekend long Leadership retreats focusing on mentorship and skill sets for effective leadership • Oversaw and led, a small team of student employees, with the Textbook Assistance Program (TAP) where students were loaned one textbook a semester in order to meet their academic goals

Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States

• Assisted with counseling patients prior to scheduling for both surgical and medical procedures• Provided patients with their sexual prevention method options• Compiled medical records for patients• Provided informed consent of the procedure methods for both surgical and medical procedures

Answered crisis hotline and provided a safe environment• Recorded client information accurately indicating suicidal precautions, safety risks, and pertinent information• Assessed caller's risk for suicide and proceeded based on their risk level• Has received an award for completing over 400 hours of time with Samaritans

Master'S Degree, Clinical Social Work, 3.6

Field of concentration: mental health

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology

Minors : social welfare and psychology

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Human Services, General

High School Diploma