Abigail Allen

Experience

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  University of Rochester

  Mar 2011 - May 2013

  Provided academic planning information to undergraduate students.Created bridge between students and faculty members to create a sense of cohesiveness within the college community. As a team leader, I was responsible for planning and facilitating meetings held with a group of fellow tutors. We helped preschool children develop the language, literacy, math, and social skills necessary to succeed in school. Gave counsel and in depth information about class material to students who needed clarification; hosted review sessions prior to exam dates Coding children's social behavior, in peer free-play task, on their response to peer threat. The coding system is organized by the social defense system, an evolved psychobiological control system that motivates and organized behavior to protect the individual from conspecific threat. Assist a graduate student in coding answers on a questionnaire and running a study session in an experiment to find in-group and out-group biases.

  • Peer Advisor

    Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • UReading Team Leader

    Sept 2010 - May 2013

  • Teaching Assistant, Psychology 181 Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy

    Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Research Assistant in Developmental Psychology

    Sept 2011 - May 2012

  • Research Assistant in Social Psychology

    Mar 2011 - May 2011
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  Boys and Girls Clubs of America

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Intern Counselor

  Worked with inner-city elementary school students, offering individual and group counseling sessions, treatment planning, and goal setting. Topics of sessions ranged from anger management to self-esteem building.

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  Clarity Child Guidance Center

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  Mental Health Counselor

  •Gained superior knowledge of the center’s treatment philosophy of collaborative problem solving.• Built reputation for providing successful crisis management to and working successfully with higher acuity patients.• Organized events for patients to participate in to further promote recovery, including learning through play and healthy relationship activities.

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  Good Samaritan Community Services

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern Case Manager

  Provided holistic and comprehensive case management services to adolescent clients, including, but not limited to: intake assessments, goal setting, family resource connection, progress monitoring, advocacy, and referrals.

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  Green Oaks Hospital

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Mental Health Technician

  • Led therapeutic and recreational activities in order to support the treatment plans of patients and clients.• Leveraged effective crisis management skills to reduce behavior incidents across assigned units.• Assisted with care across all medical units, including youth, acute, geriatric, and emergency psychiatric services.

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  Hope's Door

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Revamped existing Transitional Housing program and facilitated transition to Rapid Re-Housing.• Supervised program growth and improvements, resulting in a 30% increase of outcomes.• Designed and led the creation of multiple new programs and client resources, including mentorship programs, an alumni network, and a summer program to allow clients to partner with community colleges to obtain certifications.• Coordinated networking events with local leasing offices to promote stronger ties with community agencies. Show less

  • Community Housing Program Manager

    May 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Intern Program Developer

    Jan 2015 - May 2015
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  Medina Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center

  Apr 2016 - Mar 2020

  Social Services Director & Admissions Coordinator

  • Managed simultaneous caseload of ~90 residents, including care plan meetings, grievance resolutions, and referrals to outside healthcare professionals.• Implemented data-driven facility and care improvements that decreased the average number of grievance form submissions by 83%.• Collaborated with the VA Community Nursing Home program to deliver services to local veterans.

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  Eduro Healthcare, LLC

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2022

  Social Services Manager

  • Single-handedly brought Social Services Department into compliance with state and federal regulations within the first 4 months of tenure.• Spearheaded implementation of Life Engagement Dementia Unit.• Averaged 20-30 comprehensive resident psychological evaluations weekly, including cognitive and depression testing, in order to better manage treatment planning.

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  Medina Valley ISD

  Aug 2022 - now

  School Social Worker

  • Manage a high-volume caseload of 100 students per month, offering immediate crisis intervention and assessments in addition to regular support.• Developed and oversaw a peer mentorship program for Pre-K to 5th grade students, leading to both immediate and sustained improvements in social support and student mental health.• Regularly liaise with both parents and colleagues, proactively offering assistance and demonstrating adaptability in challenging, high-stress, and high-paced work environments. Show less