EDUCATION Adelphi University-School of Social Work, Garden City, NY Masters of Social Work -8/2008 York College/CUNY, Queens, NY Bachelor of Science -2/2002 Major/Minor: Community Health Education/Gerontology EXPERIENCE Community Mediation Inc., Jamaica, NY Program Supervisor- 1/2010 to Present * Oversee and Supervise the Therapeutic Teen Enhancement unit Comprised of three case planners, Youth Specialists, Consultant team comprised o f Psychologist, Psychiatrist and Substance Abuse Specialist. * Promote staff development through individual/group supervision, and ensure the compliance of agency and Program Policies and Regulations; Coordi nate referrals and transfer conferences from the ACS/CPS units; Provide technica l and clinical support to Preventive Case Planners in the office and in field in the course of clinical assessment and case management; * Utilize and manage both the CONNECTIONS and PROMIS Applications toward caseload accuracy, case assignments and case contacts; monit or the submission of progress notes and FASP's and other time-related material; ensure that all referral material is secured in a timely manner; collaborate wit h other agency and community support services. * Participate in Supervisory Management Meetings; Reports directly to the Program Director. Community Mediation Inc., Jamaica, NY Youth Specialist- 1/09 to 1/2010 * Conduct intensive assessment (psychosocial) for each adolescent/family and ide ntify service needs which will include field visits to schools, homes and other identified venues. * School Liaison: Collaborate with schools and establish a relationship with sch ool personnel toward effective advocacy. * Utilize the CONNECTION and PROMIS applications. Faith Mission Crisis Center, So. Ozone Park, NY Social Work Intern - 9/07 to 8/08 Rehabilitation Counselor-8/08-1/09 * Provide individual and group counseling services * Perform assessments in the form of psychosocial and discharge plans F.E.G.S, Hempstead, NY Supportive Case Manager - 9/02 to 3/08 * Assisted a caseload of mentally ill adults to gain access to social, medical, educational and other services. Adults & Children with Learning & Developmental Disabilities, Inc. Greenvale, NY Instructional Specialist - 1/02 to 8/02 * Provided comprehensive and active programming in a classroom setting * Taught and provided assistance with ADL/ILS skills * Implemented learning strategies through recreational therapy SKILLS: Proficient in typing Microsoft Word