Collected necessary clinical and demographic information to conduct clinical intake assessments and determine necessary services for incarcerated individuals
Provided counseling to individuals struggling with acclimating to jail and assisted them with the development of coping strategies to alleviate stress and enhance daily functioning
Implemented crisis and suicide response measures in accordance with established protocols and guidelines
Coordinated appointments with psychiatrists for clients.
Mental Health Clinician
Centurion
04.2022 - Current
Managed caseload of 80 clients with substance dependence and co-occurring mental health issues
Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans; observed and monitored client behavior and response to treatment
Counseled inmates either individually or group settings
Respond to and implement necessary measures for crisis and suicide calls in accordance with established protocols and guidelines
Consult with a multi-disciplinary team in providing comprehensive mental health care, including intake and assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning
Established a rapport with offenders, creating a comfortable and confident environment for them to discuss difficulties and problems they may be facing
Advocate for clients and provided support to help them navigate their challenges
Effectively handled difficult or hostile clients through active listening and empathizing with their concerns.
Probation Officer
New York City Department of Probation
02.2019 - 11.2021
Manage caseload of over 30 defendants containing over both felony and misdemeanor cases
Enforce compliance of court orders by supervising probationers and communicating expectations, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations
Help individuals access the resources they need, including mental health counseling, job training, and more
Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs
Prepare reports and assessments for case record and court proceedings detailing offenders’ behavior
Provide individual counseling for probationers based on educational, vocational, and social needs
Make recommendations to court based on each individual’s behavior.
Administrative Secretary
Weill Cornell Medical College
10.2016 - 02.2019
Provides administrative and secretarial support to the professional and paraprofessional staff at RARC
Serves as the first point of face-to-face contact to staff, and visitors to the RARC office
Enters timesheets into SAP and tracks unscheduled time away for each RARC section
Provides updates and reports to supervisor on any issues with time keeping before approvals in SAP are requested
Coordinates transfers of monies for reimbursements
Takes dictation, transcribes, and types correspondence and reports
Schedules meetings/appointments and reserves conference rooms for staff members
Assists with organization and preparation for all meetings, parties, presentations and ensures proper room set-up
Records meeting minutes and sends out updates to agendas
Provides coverage for supervisor on all appropriate duties as needed
Maintains general appearance of the department's front office
Delivers meeting materials left behind by Section Leads
Escorts investigative staff, position candidates, visitors, etc throughout RARC animal facilities (on and off campus) when required
Carries out special projects/requests assigned by supervisor from RARC staff.
Wellness Coach
Services for the Underserved Inc.
09.2014 - 10.2016
Interview clients, review records, design and implement service plans, referral, advocacy, supportive counseling and entitlement assistance
Confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients
Travel and conduct monthly visits to client apartments
Documented patients’ behavior and treatment; initiated supportive interactions around treatment issues; intervened in crisis situations
Input all relevant data in AWARDS, including psychosocial, face sheets, progress notes, and discharge paperwork, as well as complete monthly reports.
Administrative Assistant
Heights & Hills
08.2012 - 09.2014
Register and processing new clients for the Transportation Department; in addition to completing the daily log
Assists case managers with updating client information, and service changes using Peer-place
Resolves administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
Serves as an intermediary between supervisor and other departmental staff by transmitting written and oral requests, messages and instructions.
Front Desk Coordinator (Per Diem)
Clinton Housing Development Company
08.2011 - 08.2012
Maintained files and filing systems, and created when not in place, to allow for an organized method of locating, researching and discarding of data to meet the needs of the company
Ensured all suite, move-in, move-out and other leasing data was entered correctly and in a timely manner into the on-site property management software system
Prepared of all tenant correspondence, including late payment notices; produced monthly tenant delinquency reports and property accruals
Worked with property manager and maintenance team to insure that suites, common areas and grounds was maintained according to property objectives
Conduct security and safety walk through
Assess incidents and coordinate emergency responses involving the Police, EMS, Fire Department, Maintenance, and other officials
Monitored all residents and staff entering and leaving the building; log in communications book all activities including package deliveries, arrivals and departures.
Administrative Assistant
Manhattan Education Opportunity Center
06.2010 - 03.2011
Administered & Proctored TABE test (paper and electronic), Field incoming phone calls & assigned new leads
Answered multiple phone lines and routed incoming calls to appropriate individuals in a courteous and expedient manner
Created and maintained confidential files and records, as requested
Coordinated and conducted program workshops to educate prospective students about MEOC
Exercised effective judgment in responding to problems, understood and applied critical thinking to complex issues as desired, Switchboard operation, Student Enrollment
Customer Service, Switchboard Operation, General Administrative Duties including but not limited - filing, database management, internet research, typing, coping, etc.
Overnight Merchandise Stocker
Target
11.2009 - 08.2010
Attended to merchandising of plan-o-grams within seasonal departments, end caps, displays and basic inline departments as directed by the Store Manager and/or the Assistant Store Manager
Unloaded and organized freight merchandise, Maintained all aspects of store merchandise
Ensured that all outdated product and product with less than 30 days until expiration is removed from the sales floor to be processed through the established returns process.
Clerical Associate 2
Administration for Children Service
07.2007 - 03.2008
Maintained and updated immediate supervisors daily calendars
Scheduled appointments and conference calls and ensure that top priority agenda items and established timelines were adhered to in alignment with my immediate supervisor’s objectives
Coordinated logistics and materials for meetings and conferences, as required
Acquired necessary information to submit contracts for eligibility, and approval
Processed payment vouchers, in order to ensure payments for services rendered
Administering department mail including processing and receiving of all special deliveries, arranging catering, setting appointments, coordinating billing functions, and time sheets.
Receptionist
MPM Realty LLC
02.2006 - 03.2007
Managed the scheduling and coordination of viewing of apartments for property manager
Assisted with projects as needed during downtime at the front desk (collecting rental payments, updating leases, assisted with mailings, etc.) Prepared letters, spreadsheets and correspondences, and arrange meetings as directed
Greeted external and internal visitors (including owners, vendors, tenants, etc.) in a courteous and professional manner, and by name whenever possible
Answered multiple phone lines and routed incoming calls to appropriate individuals in a courteous and expedient manner
Maintained an organized a professional work environment at the front desk and reception area overall
Remove any left over items from guests
(i.e
Coffee cups, papers, etc.) from the tables
Responsible for ordering office supplies for the department.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Fordham University
Brooklyn, NY
08.2019
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
02.2015
Skills
Empathetic, non-judgmental individual who excels at motivating offenders to improve their lives
Knowledge of criminal justice system and available resources for rehabilitation
Excels at building rapport with wide variety of people
Communicate well with people with behavioral and mental disorders
Proficient at providing effective guidance that is most appropriate to everyone
Adept at time management and multitasking
Certification
New York Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), 115277, New York, NY
Georgia Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), MSW010586, Macon, GA