Experience

St. Joseph's University New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Faculty & Director of Field Placement

  • Jul 2006 - Present

  • Serve as liaison for graduate-level social work students to secure field placements. • Instruct graduate- and undergraduate-level courses within the social work and other interdisciplinary departments. • Provide academic, career, and goal counseling to prospective students. • Create outreach opportunities to connect with minority youth; provide referrals. • Educate prospective students and families on higher education issues. • Conduct bilingual presentations and workshops to promote higher education. • Generate database of contacts for community-based organizations and individuals. • Connect with C.B.O’s to inform the public on issues of higher education. Show less



Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Family Service League - Long Island

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Bilingual Crisis Social Worker

  • Mar 2019 - Present



Seafield Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IPV Counselor

  • Jan 2017 - May 2021

  Facilitated power-and-control groups for IPV behavioral treatment Conducted forensic interviews, documented progress of patients Facilitated power-and-control groups for IPV behavioral treatment Conducted forensic interviews, documented progress of patients



Private Forensic Psychotherapy Practice

• Bilingual Forensic Counselor

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2017

  • Facilitate therapeutic treatment groups (English & Spanish) for convicted sex offenders--Adult male, adult female, senior citizens, adolescent groups
  • Provide individual therapeutic treatment for caseload of 9 clients
  • Facilitate 12-14week Parenting Class for individuals mandated by CPS (English/Spanish)
  • Generate monthly progress reports for criminal justice systems (CPS, Suffolk County Probation, Nassau County Probation, NYS Parole), maintain treatment notes. Show less



Brighter Tomorrows

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bilingual Counselor

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  -Provide direct counseling services to individuals and facilitate support groups. -Facilitate twelve week parenting and domestic violence counseling programs for mandated and non-mandated clients. -Provide counseling to adults focusing on cultural sensitivity and impacts. -Provide assistance with direct service personnel such as: Child Protective Service Workers, Case Workers, and Medical Doctors etc. -Maintain required client records, agency documentation and submit statistical reports as needed. -Provide information, referrals and advocacy as needed. Show less



VIBS Family Violence & Rape Crisis Center

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

• Counselor

  • Nov 2015 - May 2016

  -Facilitate treatment groups for male batterers mandated to program. -Provide individual counseling for female batterers. -Case-coordinate with Suffolk County Probation Department and external community agencies. -Facilitate treatment groups for male batterers mandated to program. -Provide individual counseling for female batterers. -Case-coordinate with Suffolk County Probation Department and external community agencies.



YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Worker

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2014

  • Supervised over 60 teenagers, ages 13-18, involved in activities to ensure safety and compliance. • Generated new and creative activities for teens to participate in, which increased retention and enrollment rates. This included creating a teen sub-committee and a staff committee to assist with the planning and carrying out of activities (talent show, cooking club, cultural events). • Provided general guidance to teens that participate in the Teen Center programming, which includes middle and high-school-aged children, as well as teens residing in group homes. Show less



Gurwin Healthcare System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Education Coordinator

  • Jul 2007 - May 2014

  • Supervised approximately 15-20 teenage and adult volunteers. • Assigned tasks to volunteers; assure that tasks are carried out appropriately. • Conducted interviews, orientation, and training sessions with new volunteers. • Effectively communicated with the Recreational Department for task planning and assignment. • Supervised approximately 15-20 teenage and adult volunteers. • Assigned tasks to volunteers; assure that tasks are carried out appropriately. • Conducted interviews, orientation, and training sessions with new volunteers. • Effectively communicated with the Recreational Department for task planning and assignment.



Lois Bronz Children's Center

• Family Services Coordinator

  • Sep 2002 - Nov 2005

  • Advised Executive Director on program organization and planning. • Managed overall student enrollment for center programs, with a maximum enrollment number of 220 students. • Processed Intakes and Tours; ensured general registration of students. • Coordinated advertising and marketing efforts for recruitment purposes. • Developed innovative programs and events to increase opportunities for parent involvement and cooperation. Coordinated all aspects of parent involvement. • Established family goals; provided follow-up and individual case-management, as needed; provided referrals and resources. • Facilitated educational trainings and workshops for staff, and parents as well. • Served as a liaison between parent, teacher, and administrators. • Maintained accurate documentation of all family interventions and follow-up • Identified and referred children to EI/CPSE. • Provided counseling and mediation to any parent-teacher/staff conflicts. • Served as parent/child/family advocate when dealing with internal or external systems. • Assisted families in gaining entitlements and other government assistance. • Supervised building and staff, department, and an assistant. • Followed strict guidelines and completed necessary documentation, required by NHSA, NYSOCF, WestCOP and NAEYC. • Created and monitored behavioral plans for children, ages 2 -4 years. Show less



The Mental Health Association of Westchester Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bilingual Counselor

  • 2003 - 2004