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Bronx New York

Maintain primary responsibility and accountability for assigned caseload of clients and documented all interactions with clients through progress notes. Develop service plans with clients input addressing functional assessment and provided services to caseload clients as indicated in their service plans. Carry out services such as developing daily living and socialization skills, medication management, health services, symptom management, and others with the goal of transitioning towards independent living.

The Allen Hospital

Carried out task of overlooking patient documentation to forward treatment work towards outpatient goal. Assist social workers with rounds, gathering case sensitive information from patients for out of hospital treatment.

Carried out scheduled educational and physical activities such as NFL Recharge whichhelped students learn about healthy foods they should eat and NFL based drills for exercise,as well as Mighty Miler that is the instillation of daily habit like running and/or walking forphysical fitness and overall health. Taught kids though self-designed lesson plan in the age range of six to seven, basic grade math concepts, language arts, and social studies through educational games. Responsible for the safety of twenty students on trips.

Greater New York City Area

Supervised and managed adolescents through daily routines. Escorted clients to school or other locations they may have needed to attend. Worked closely with supervisor to develop immediate solutions to problems teens faced.

820 1St Street Ne, Suite 740

Conducted research, assist in writing legislative recommendations, hearing statements, policy papers, as well as represented NDRN at coalition, hill briefings, and hearings. Worked closely with supervisors to gather and provide data charts that statistically described the logistical performance of programs National Disabilities Rights Network represented.