Experience

United Services, Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Facilitator

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Willimantic, CT Co-facilitator for Family Violence Education Program (FVEP) classes held in Willimantic and Wauregan/Danielson separately for men and women. Also co-facilitator for Parenting Education Program (PEP) classes held in Willimantic twice a month as needed.



Wheeler Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Supervisor of Intervention Services

  • Jun 2019 - Apr 2022

  Hartford, Connecticut

• Supervisor of Intervention Unit

  • Jun 2019 - Apr 2022

  Hartford, Connecticut



InterCommunity

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Master level counselor

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Hartford, CT InterCommunity Addiction Services offers a wide range of services to help people achieve and maintain a life free of the destructive effects of chemical dependency.



United Way of Connecticut

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Caseworker/Caseworker/Call Center Supervisor

  • Dec 2001 - Jul 2015

  Rocky Hill, CT • Assist military veterans of all ages and situations through the Veterans Hotline, answered through United Way, as a backup center. • Perform safety assessments for children during emotional or behavioral crisis, at the request of parents, agencies, and schools (Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Service -EMPS). • Manage the dispatch of mobile crisis clinicians to sites to conduct child evaluations during crisis. • Travelled to Arlington, TX (2008) to assist local 2-1-1 with increased… Show more • Assist military veterans of all ages and situations through the Veterans Hotline, answered through United Way, as a backup center. • Perform safety assessments for children during emotional or behavioral crisis, at the request of parents, agencies, and schools (Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Service -EMPS). • Manage the dispatch of mobile crisis clinicians to sites to conduct child evaluations during crisis. • Travelled to Arlington, TX (2008) to assist local 2-1-1 with increased call volume on crisis calls during hurricane Ike. • Monitored after-hours calls (during 2nd and 3rd shifts/weekends). • Led trainings, including ASIST Suicide Prevention Trainings internally and to external providers. • Completed employee case reviews and evaluations. • Maintained the call specialist work schedule for after-hours coverage. • Interviewed and assisted with training newly hired staff. Show less



North Central Counseling Services/Community Health Resources

• Residential Counselor

  • Oct 2000 - May 2001

  Enfield, CT • Taught healthy coping skills and positive conflict resolution skills to young group home residents. • Reduced unsafe and self-injurious situations by implementing behavior strategies. • Assisted children with learning daily living skills. • Encouraged consistency and structure in the group home setting by updating policies and procedures.



FAVARH

• Residential Counselor

  • Nov 1996 - Apr 2001

  • Managed the daily operations of the residential program. • Implemented procedures and individual training programs to enhance opportunities for residential participants to reach independence. • Completed related case reporting and documentation. • Served as liaison to families, guardians, and stakeholders. • Assisted with the development and implementation of strategies to help participants reach quarterly and annual goals. • Collaborated with Behaviorists in the… Show more • Managed the daily operations of the residential program. • Implemented procedures and individual training programs to enhance opportunities for residential participants to reach independence. • Completed related case reporting and documentation. • Served as liaison to families, guardians, and stakeholders. • Assisted with the development and implementation of strategies to help participants reach quarterly and annual goals. • Collaborated with Behaviorists in the development and monitoring of behavioral programs. • Worked with an interdisciplinary team to identify and prioritize participant needs and goals. Show less