Accomplished and versatile professional with 9 plus years of criminal justice and reentry work experience and extensive interviewing and assessment skills. Knowledgeable in forensic and correctional systems and their policies and procedures
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Re-entry Specialist
Osborne Assoc.
01.2020 - 04.2022
Company Overview: Jail-Based Services Rikers Island, NY
Implement evidence-based interventions (i.e
Parenting, interpersonal relationships, and Relapse Prevention) to facilitate group services and activities in designated jail-based units
Provide supportive clinical services to participants by applying crisis interventions, individual counseling, group practices and case management
Utilize appropriate screening and assessment methodologies for potential jail-based program enrollment
Conduct discharge planning for all enrolled group participants
Maintain progress records in the agency database, and providing written reports and statistics as required by the New York City Department of Corrections (DOC)
Collaborate with Community staff to identify participant’s re-entry needs and develop a comprehensive plan to arrange post-release social services
Jail-Based Services Rikers Island, NY
Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Peer
Osborne Assoc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Company Overview: Wellness & Prevention Program, Bronx, NY
Collaborated with Program Coordinator and staff on the planning an implementation of groups, individual sessions, and program policy issues
Maintained accurate and timely progress notes for all services and each activity attended by all participants
Facilitated health-related educational groups (i.e
HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Diabetes, and High Blood Pressure)
Assisted participants with using specific coping skills to minimize anxiety and other mental health needs
Implemented Harm Reduction strategies while increasing participant recruitment and promoting program services
Wellness & Prevention Program, Bronx, NY
Elder Re-entry Peer Mentor
Osborne Assoc.
08.2015 - 03.2017
Company Overview: Elder Reentry Program Bronx, NY
Performed screenings, including cognitive and geriatric assessments
Provided adaptive, strengths-based case management services for older adults re-entering the community from long-term incarceration
Cultivated partnerships among service providers within the fields of re-entry and aging
Developed comprehensive transitional plans
Accompanied participants to their medical and non-medical appointments
Utilizing Motivational Interviewing skills while aiding with pro-social adjustment issues
Coordinated with community-based organizations to determine best-fit for specific participant needs
Navigating medical and social service systems attaining public assistance insurance and monies for participants
Elder Reentry Program Bronx, NY
Intake Specialist
Harlem United
01.2015 - 01.2017
Company Overview: Manhattan, NY
Obtained in-patient and out-patient treatment services for at-risk participants
Assisted in screening and assessing initial referrals to the program
Maintained effective data collection systems
Prepared and submitted weekly reports
Maintained confidential records
Performed general administrative duties
Manhattan, NY
Education
Mental Health First Aid -
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
03.2022
Youth Mental Health First Aid -
Technical Career Institute
04-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management And Accounting
Technical Career Institute
06-2009
Skills
Bilingual
Adept at Group Work
Crisis Intervention
Documentation and case management
Client-focused
Motivational Interviewing Techniques
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of 9 members in the development of Women Warriors.
Educationcertification
High School Diploma, Graduated, 05/01/93
Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, 03/01/19, 03/01/22
Youth Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, 04/01/19, 04/29/22
Timeline
Re-entry Specialist
Osborne Assoc.
01.2020 - 04.2022
Peer
Osborne Assoc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Elder Re-entry Peer Mentor
Osborne Assoc.
08.2015 - 03.2017
Intake Specialist
Harlem United
01.2015 - 01.2017
Mental Health First Aid -
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Youth Mental Health First Aid -
Technical Career Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management And Accounting
Technical Career Institute
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