Christy Derek, M.Ed. LPC

Experience

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  Lehigh Support for Community Living

  Aug 2008 - Oct 2009

  Program Manager

  Provided direct support to five older adults with severe intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Collected, organized and reported behavioral goal data and managed health and finances.

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  KidsPeace

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2011

  Clinician

  Oversaw the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of 8-12 adolescent clients as co-leader of the interdisciplinary treatment team during their year-long placement in an intensive residential treatment center. Provided individual, group and family therapy for clients with severe and multiple emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as developmental disabilities.

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  Valley Youth House

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2014

  Therapist

  Provided year-long intensive in-home service to a caseload of 8-12 primarily Spanish-speaking families in Family-Focused Solution-Based Services or Family Preservation Program. Individual, sibling, parent and family counseling.

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  Community Options, Inc.

  Mar 2016 - Oct 2016

  Provide assistance for individuals with disabilities to be placed in competitive employment and maintain employment. Use best practices and technology within a community-based employment setting to assist people with disabilities on how to acquire the physical, intellectual and social skills needed to perform specific job tasks, work routine and personal life activities critical to employment success. Oversee the health, safety, training and finance needs of 3 group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities.

  • Workforce Development Specialist

    Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Program Manager

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2016
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  HSAO

  Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

  JRS Support Specialist

  Justice Related Services Enhanced Service Coordination for individuals with mental health diagnoses.

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  Allegheny County Department of Human Services

  Aug 2017 - now

  Mental Health Delegate