Experience

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  Children's aid

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2017

  • Provide weekly individual psychotherapy for women, children, and men• Provide parent guidance and psycho-education to family members through collateral and family sessions• Facilitate weekly group sessions for children between the ages of 5-12 • Implement therapeutic techniques derived from trauma-informed, evidence-based and evidence-informed modalities including TF-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing • Utilize Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy under supervision for selected cases• Facilitate trainings and workshops on topics including trauma, domestic violence, and clinical assessment• Develop relationships with external resources and facilitate the referral process for social services and community based services• Assist clients in filing for compensation benefits from NYS Office of Victims Services Show less • Conducted weekly, individual direct supervision with four case planners, reviewing cases for client progress, as well as ensuring that client enrollment numbers were reflective of quarterly projections as dictated by DYCD contracts• Managed contracts in four different communities (Washington Heights, the Bronx, East and Central Harlem) funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)• Oversaw a caseload of over 400 families-managed by four case planners• Ensured that DYCD standards were adhered by reviewing case files on Capricorn data system• Successfully met 80% of annual enrollment and goal attainment projections• Responsible for interviewing and hiring new case planners Show less • Provided concrete case management services to a caseload of over 100 families • Developed case management plans, including identifying existing problems and barriers, creating meaningful short and long term goals and developing an action plan for over 100 families• Met with clients on a regularly scheduled basis to achieve meeting of case management goals• Coordinated and made referrals to appropriate providers and resources for clients • Facilitated workshops and conducted individual sessions educating people on healthy and unhealthy relationships• Successfully met annual projected enrollment numbers • Co-facilitated group treatment for primary aggressors of intimate partner violence (IPV) Show less

  • Child and Family Therapist

    Jul 2015 - Nov 2017

  • Supervisor

    Nov 2011 - Jul 2015

  • Case Planner/Domestic Violence Advocate

    Oct 2009 - Nov 2011
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  Nyc administration for children services

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  Child and family specialist
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  Interborough developmental and consultation center

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2021

  Therapist
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  Coney island prep

  Aug 2018 - now

  • Clinical Director of Social Work

    Jul 2023 - now

  • School Social Worker

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2023