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New York, United States

Staten Island, New York, United States

Staten Island, New York, United States

• Managed, monitored, and updated referral data for thousands of trial subjects across multiple database platforms, ensuring security of protected health information (PHI). Provided exceptional service and support for.
• Hired as sole recruiter for Johnson & Johnson vaccine trials as the first COVID trials began with no infrastructure in place. Successfully recruited over 300 trial participants and engaged with state and federal.
• Partnered with local psychiatric office as sole clinical trial recruiter throughout the transition from a clinical to research site; successfully enrolled hundreds of patients in clinical trials while.
• Analyzed, monitored, and presented recruitment metrics to team members, clients, and vendors.

Staten Island

• Contributed to achieving recognition as one of the safest facilities during the pandemic, with less than 25% of resident COVID diagnoses while continuing to keep residents and families calm and well-informed.
• Worked closely with multiple departments at onset of the COVID pandemic to ensure facility complied with CDC cleaning/sanitization guidelines.
• Implemented a resident newsletter and TV channel, and a resident friends and family group (email and snail mail delivery) to ensure clear and consistent communications.
• Worked with department heads to keep residents socially engaged/informed and prevent cognitive decline by implementing social distancing activities, including complex seating arrangements, communal dining, providing.
• Led the design and implementation of company-wide employee ID card system, addressing critical client security issues and saving the company thousands in production and distribution costs.
• Automated multiple workflows to ensure daily updates and modifications of content.

Staten Island, NY

• Led daily activity program for adults with developmental disabilities, with a goal of developing daily living, social, and employment skills.
• Updated and managed file binders for over 20 enrolled participants, ensuring compliance with OPWDD and state standards.
• Developed and implemented weekly/monthly calendar system integrated with Outlook calendar events for staff and clients, optimizing communication, client satisfaction, and program efficiency.
• Supervised, training, and coached staff and interns, supporting ongoing professional development.

Staten Island, NY

• Recruited, interviewed, and trained 50+ young adult, at-risk interns to complete the Microsoft and OSHAA Certification program; exceeded projected quotas and increased program budget.
• Developed and introduced innovative training tools, engaging lesson plans, and interactive PowerPoint presentations to provide training to interns on Microsoft Office Suite, computer skills, and employment tips.
• Produced, maintained, and archived appropriate documentation for over 20 interns quarterly, ensuring compliance with NY state and federal regulations.
• Orchestrated background checks, fingerprinting, and document reviews/verifications for prospective interns.

Staten Island

• Coach individuals with developmental disabilities in their worksites to assist in the development of work-related skills, attitudes, and abilities.
• Provide training, counseling and support for adults with developmental disabilities within supported employment and community-based work sites.
• Assess the skills, abilities, needs for support and learning styles to design and implement training plans for people receiving services.
• Document all services rendered in accordance with AHRC, City, State and Federal guidelines.

Staten Island, NY

• Performed administrative and office activities for the department and associated programs.
• Updated and maintain paperwork and spreadsheets, and ensure proper communication regarding data.
• Coordinated with clients, Medicaid Service Coordinators, Case Workers, and other departments in order to provide the best possible services for clients.

Staten Island, NY

• Assisted in the management of staff scheduling, training and certification.
• Created and ensure the group home residents and staff adhere to a monthly activity calendar.
• Assigned daily staff duties, and ensure all staff duties are completed.
• Acted as a liaison and advocate for residents and their families in cases of medical appointments, medical insurance, social security benefit matters, as well as legal and personal rights and needs.
• Ensured a safe and sanitary living environment, managing maintenance and staff cleaning assignments.
• Ensured all staff adhere strictly to principals and rules set by Corporate Compliance and HIPPA.

Staten Island, NY

• Provided a safe and supportive group-home environment for individuals with a range of Developmental Disabilities.
• Adhered strictly to principals and rules set by Corporate Compliance and HIPPA.
• Promoted and aid in social and community integration in individuals.
• Aided individuals in developing skills of independence (cooking, cleaning, personal maintenance)
• Assisted and document individuals in their Individual Service Plan (ISP) and aid management in keeping ISPs up-to-date and personalized for the individuals.
• Monitored and report any harmful or unusual behavior in individuals.

Staten Island, NY

• Assisted in implementing cognitive behavioral treatment program for Severely Emotionally Disturbed (S.E.D.) children.
• Responsible for organizing daily arts and crafts activities for children.
• Led daily art and crafts sessions with groups of 10 – 17 children, ranging in ages from 5 to 12.
• Attend meetings to provide feedback regarding behaviors and treatment success of children.

Master'S Degree, Social Work (Msw)

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology & English Creative Writing