Devin Deane

Experience

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  John Jay College (CUNY)

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  Peer Success Coach

  -Worked alongside faculty/staff to foster various student success initiatives -Supported and conducted individualized coaching sessions for over 100 students-Success coaching sessions are geared towards goal planning, connecting students to campus resources, and exploring interests -Created and facilitated various workshops on different student success topics-Supported a workshop series called Power Up which is geared to giving academically at-risk students skills to prosper in college-Our goal is to ensure student’s personal success and college retention Show less

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  Urban Justice Center

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intern

  Interned at non-profit whose mission is to ensure the rights of low-income New York residents with mental illness

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  CUNY Foster Care Iniative

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2017

  Temporary Part-Time Student Engagement Coordinator

  - Conducted student outreach for events through phone calls and emails- Managed an invitation system for student events- Used Constant Contact to design templates for monthly email updates for students- Created workshops on different college success tips

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  DOROT

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Intern

  - Interned at non-profit whose mission is to alleviate social isolation among the aging - Conducted outreach for events- Co-facilitated group discussion with clients about current events- Delivered meals to homebound seniors- Provided individualize one-on-one technology tutoring with clients- Assisted in keeping the database up to date with information relating to client participation in various wellness programs - Conducted birthday and socialization visits to reduce social isolation among senior clients Show less

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  Fordham University

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Program Coordinator

  I was the Program Coordinator of the History Makers Program ran through the Center for Community Engaged Learning at Fordham University. History Makers is a partnership between Fordham University, Bronxworks, and the Teagle Foundation. The History Makers Program is a college access program that exposes Bronx high school age youth to college curriculum, college life, and leadership over the course of a summer. - Served as the point person for day-to-day operations - Collaborated with the Assistant Director of the Center for Community Engaged Learning on the development and implementation of the program - Created and lead trainings for the Fordham Student Mentors working with the participants - Designed and facilitated curriculum relating to Bronx history, college access, college readiness, and social justice for participants- Supervised Fordham Student Mentors - Work with Fordham faculty, community partners at Bronxworks, and graduate assistants in the implementation of the program. - Work together with the Assistant Director of the Center for Community Engaged Learning to evaluate program based on strengths and areas of improvement Show less

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  The Legal Aid Society of NYC

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Social Work Intern

  Social Work Intern in the Parole Revocation Defense UnitAdvocated for individuals incarcerated on Rikers Island for parole violation to receive community-based programming for mental health and substance use services instead of incarceration. - Conduct biopsychosocial assessments - Provided written advocacy for community treatment plan to court on behalf of clients - Coordinated referrals for substance use and mental health services

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  Center for Court Innovation

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Social Work Intern

  Social Work Intern at Neighbors in Action Youth Center- Develop curriculum and facilitated workshops for the Youth Impact Program. Covering various social justice topics such history of policing, mass incarceration, abolition, environmental justice, and restorative justice. - Facilitated a young men's group.- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions with program participates to discuss goals and interest.-Supported youth in the creation of community events to share knowledge gained from our social justice workshops. Show less

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  Fordham University

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Director of the History Makers Program
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  Osborne Association

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2023

  Forensic Social Worker / Court Advocate
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  Center for Justice Innovation

  Apr 2023 - now

  Program Manager of Therapeutic Services