Maritza Bryan, MA

Experience

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  The Shabach Church

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2018

  Early Intervention Specialist

  Supervised, budgeted and conducted over 100 different programs focusing on children ages 6 weeks old to 12 years oldCreated and implemented a long standing Literacy program called Make Your Story for students with difficulty in reading comprehension and literacyDevelop, update and oversee the implementation of Education Plans Communicates student’s progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences. Show less

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  City of Orlando

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

  Emergency Management Coordinator

  Built, maintained, cultivated and utilized partnerships to create the City of Orlando’s Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters and Volunteer Reception Center, Created and implemented City of Orlando’s first Emergency Preparedness Campaign for high school student leaders Collaborate with Orlando Emergency Manager and ESF-15 Coordinator to standardize the preparedness messaging in the community Lead coordination efforts with volunteer groups prior to, during and after their group deployment to ensure proper communication, documentation and supportEngage the whole community in preparedness activities and projects and target population leadership to leverage effective outcomes through data analysis Show less

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  Children's Home Society of Florida

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2022

  Conduct child safety assessments.Assess client needs and develop, monitor and evaluate service plans.Prepare case/status reports and make recommendations/ testify at courts or other prescribed body regarding reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency plans.Provide specialized services that include: detainment, interstate compact, post placement supervision, relative/non-relative caregiver home studies, court testimony, termination of parental rights and judicial review staffingProvide support to children, caregivers and family members to assure stable placement and timely achievement of permanency. Show less

  • Dependency Case Manager

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Case Manager

    Feb 2019 - Aug 2020
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  Make Your Story

  Apr 2021 - now

  Lead Family Counselor

  Provide parenting support, education, and case management to families with young children at risk of child abuse and neglect Facilitate, and assess, and monitor in person and online group parent coach sessions Manage a caseload of children and families, providing child development and family support servicesUtilize early childhood theories, and child developmental principles in order effectively refer children, and provide necessary therapies, and/or recommendations as needed

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  One Hope United

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Case Manager Supervisor

  Provide staff with training, education,and supervision on therapeutic approaches with clients and supports Review intake information of clients referred for services and determine if referrals are acceptable and necessary based upon needs of the clients Staff all cases and manage case assignments for a team of up to 6 Case Managers to ensure equal distribution and to maintain appropriation staff-to-client ratios as outlined by funding sourceAttend all court hearings, staffings, and meetings as necessary to ensure the safety of all at risk children Show less