Elena Romanova

Experience

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  ANSOB Refugee Center

  Jun 2008 - Mar 2009

  Caseworker - Volunteer

  - Teaching computer classes.- Preparing students for citizenship exam.- Providing vocational counseling - Preparing participants for job interview- Escorting to interview- Helping clients to write resume.- Community outreach.

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  Public Health Solutions

  Mar 2009 - Oct 2014

  Service Coordinator/ Case Manager

  - Carry a service coordination caseload (45-50 cases); - Develop supportive relationships with parents to help them understand the EI program and advocate for their rights;- Review evaluation options with parents and provide assistance with scheduling evaluations; - Home visits (Initial assessments and IFSP meetings/reviews) - Help parents understand the results of the diagnostic information obtained from the evaluations; - Explain the purpose of the IFSP meeting to parents and help advocate for the services they feel their child needs; - Ensure that approved services are provided in a timely manner; - Maintain regular and ongoing contact with families; - Monitor services and maintain quarterly progress reports;- Collaborate with other service providers to secure needed services for families;- Inform parents about transition from EI and make appropriate referrals and contacts to ensure a smooth transition, when necessary; - Act as a liaison between therapists and family and EI providers, whenever necessary; - Maintain proper documentation on families and children; enter client information into a database Show less

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  The Family Center

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2011

  Child Developmental Specialist-Intern

  ·Providing services for children from 0-7 affected by HIV, AIDS or other terminal illnesses·Assessments of Parents and Children (Depression Scale, Home Assessment, Medical, ASQ and other tests);·Individual counseling, play therapy, co-facilitating therapy groups;·Maintaining regular contact with families;·Making referrals when necessary;·Assisting families according to their needs;·Recreational services for children

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  Up Wee Grow, Inc.

  Oct 2014 - Sept 2018

  Service Coordinator

  Assisted families through the Early Intervention Program. Coordinated and monitored evaluations to determine eligibility. Scheduled and conducted IFSP meetings and home visits. Monitored service delivery to comply with Early Intervention regulations. Acted as liaison between families, EI services providers and therapists. Translated documents to facilitate communication between providers and families. Electronically documented all contacts with parties related to case. Maintained and handled confidential information. Show less

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  Advanced Psychotherapy and Behavioral Health Services, PC

  Jan 2016 - now

  Psychotherapist

  Providing evaluations, psychotherapy, and supportive counseling for adults, children, and adolescents. Offering:- Individual therapy- Play therapy- Behavioral therapy- CBT- Family therapy- Substance abuse and supportive counseling - Hypnotherapy

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  Prospect Kids, LLC

  Oct 2018 - now

  Service Coordination Supervisor