Devin Deane

Devin Deane

Peer Success Coach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    LMSW/ Program Manager of Therapeutic Services

  • Education

    • New York University

      2019 - 2021
      Master of Social Work - MSW Graduate Student

      Activities and Societies: NYU Social Sector Leadership Diversity (SSLD) fellowship 2020- 2021

    • John Jay College (CUNY)

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Criminology

      Activities and Societies: - Anti-Bullying Club (Secretary Fall 2017 - Spring 2018) - APPLE Corps (Summer 2015 - Summer 2017) - Prison 2 College Pipeline (Fall 2017 - Spring 2018) - NYU Global Leadership Submit (May 2017)

  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Fordham University

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Director of the History Makers Program
    • Osborne Association

      Sept 2021 - Apr 2023
      Forensic Social Worker / Court Advocate
    • Center for Justice Innovation

      Apr 2023 - now
      Program Manager of Therapeutic Services
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Seminar Training in Field Instruction

      NYU Silver School of Social Work
      Dec 2023
    • Mental Health First Aid

      National Council for Behavioral Health
    • Licensed Certified Social Worker

      ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards
      Oct 2021
    • Foundation of Solution-Focused Therapy

      Institute for Solution-Focused Therapy
      May 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Women's Prison Association on Jul 2016
      Women's Prison AssociationAssociated with Devin Deane
    • Gardener volunteer

      Issued by The Friends of Governors Island on Jul 2020
      The Friends of Governors IslandAssociated with Devin Deane