Experience

The Arc Baltimore

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

• Director of Foster Care & Clinical Services

  • Feb 2022 - Present

• Foster Care Clinical Supervisor

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2022



Howard County DSS

• CPS Social Worker

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2022

  Investigate physical abuse and neglect allegation (child abuse) Investigate physical abuse and neglect allegation (child abuse)



Arrow Child and Family Ministries Diagnostic Center

• Treatment Specialist

  • May 2013 - Sep 2014

  Provides individual, group and/or family therapy to residents at the Arrow Diagnostic Center (caseload of 8-10 clients)Completes psychosocial assessments to gather information that provide clinical service and placement recommendationsCreates monthly treatment plans and weekly clinical documentationPerforms CANs Assessments and input client information into the Maryland CSOM/SCYFIS databaseProvides emergency clinical on call crisis intervention

• Treatment Specialist

  • May 2012 - May 2013



Arrow Child & Family Ministries Crossroads Community

• Treatment Specialist

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Provides individual, group and/or family therapy to residents in the Crossroads Group Home (caseload of 18 clients) Completes psychosocial assessments to gather information that will determine the proper treatment and goals for clients. Performs CANs Assessments and input client information into the Maryland CSOM/SCYFIS database Provides emergency clinical on call crisis intervention to residents at the Crossroads Group Home Provides individual, group and/or family therapy to residents in the Crossroads Group Home (caseload of 18 clients) Completes psychosocial assessments to gather information that will determine the proper treatment and goals for clients. Performs CANs Assessments and input client information into the Maryland CSOM/SCYFIS database Provides emergency clinical on call crisis intervention to residents at the Crossroads Group Home



House Of Ruth Maryland

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Master of Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

  Provided individual trauma therapy for children who witnessed domestic violence utilizing TF-CBT and other therapy methods Co-facilitated the Strengthening Families Coping Resources multifamily group Co-facilitated children’s group therapy that addresses domestic violence education, safety skills/planning and self esteem Assisted remote clients with crisis intervention and urgent care needs through the 24 hour hotline Conducted intake interviews for male domestic violence abusers in the Gateway Abuser Intervention Program Maintained client files utilizing Efforts to Outcomes Software Show less



Rosemont Elementary Middle School

• Master of Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

  Provided individual therapy for children Lead social skills groups for students in the Special Education program Provided crisis intervention for children with emotional disturbances to deescalate conflict Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address students’ needs both in and outside of school Completed and update individual progress notes and Biopsychosocial evaluations Provided individual therapy for children Lead social skills groups for students in the Special Education program Provided crisis intervention for children with emotional disturbances to deescalate conflict Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address students’ needs both in and outside of school Completed and update individual progress notes and Biopsychosocial evaluations



MENTOR Maryland Baltimore Children

• Licensed Clinical Recruiter

  • May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Hosted presentations to recruit foster parentsCoordinated and facilitated pre-service and in-service training to foster parentsWrote SAFE home studies for potential foster parents Monitored and processed all potential foster parents inquiriesParticipated in monthly Quality Assurance ReviewsProvided consultation to assist foster family home applicants/licensees in meeting and maintaining licensing requirements

• Clinical Coordinator

  • Apr 2007 - May 2010

  Conducted weekly home visitsCompleted case management that included documenting individual contact notes and service plansPerformed quarterly Home Health and Safety AssessmentsProvided Emergency On Call crisis intervention for foster parents



Ronald McDonald House Baltimore

• United States

• Weekend Assistant Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2009

  Completed intake/check in process for all new residents Managed all household functioning and emergencies and performed hourly surveillance checks Obtained referrals for new families Assisted volunteers with daily activities Completed intake/check in process for all new residents Managed all household functioning and emergencies and performed hourly surveillance checks Obtained referrals for new families Assisted volunteers with daily activities



United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Resource Specialist

  • Jun 2006 - Apr 2007

  Managed and distributed Rolling Access Funds Lead internal investigations Conducted application and screening process for new clients and residents Created and/or updated annual social histories for day program clients Performed quality assurance reviews on residential homes Managed and distributed Rolling Access Funds Lead internal investigations Conducted application and screening process for new clients and residents Created and/or updated annual social histories for day program clients Performed quality assurance reviews on residential homes



Harbel Prevention and Recovery Center

• Adolescent Addictions Counselor

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Screened clients for counseling program Conducted individual addictions counseling and facilitated group counseling Created and updated treatment plans and progress notes Created and implemented summer program for school based clients Screened clients for counseling program Conducted individual addictions counseling and facilitated group counseling Created and updated treatment plans and progress notes Created and implemented summer program for school based clients



Dorchester County Youth Services Bureau

• Juvenile Counselor

  • Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Conducted individual counseling Created and updated client treatment plans Completed weekly progress notes Conducted individual counseling Created and updated client treatment plans Completed weekly progress notes