Candice Brown-Saunders
Program Director at The Arthur Project- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed Master Social Worker
The State of New YorkJul, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Arthur Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director
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Aug 2022 - Present
• Overseeing day-to-day operations at two school-based sites (Bronx and Brooklyn) including management of program staff; • Overseeing the recruitment, interviewing and placement of social work students to school-based sites • Developing and maintaining program calendar • Developing and overseeing intern orientation and professional development • Working with Development Director and ED on data collection, evaluation, and reporting. • Overseeing day-to-day operations at two school-based sites (Bronx and Brooklyn) including management of program staff; • Overseeing the recruitment, interviewing and placement of social work students to school-based sites • Developing and maintaining program calendar • Developing and overseeing intern orientation and professional development • Working with Development Director and ED on data collection, evaluation, and reporting.
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The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Family Court & Mentoring Services
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Sep 2020 - Aug 2022
• Oversaw the day-to-day operations of multiple programs including 1) Bronx Pathways to Education Achievement and Knowledge (PEAK) – serving youth under the supervision of Bronx Family Court Probation 2) Choices ATD – serving youth in Manhattan and Bronx Family Courts while as an alternative to detention and 3) Mentoring and Advocacy Program (MAAP) – serving youth ages 12-21 in a 1:1 mentoring program. • Directly supervised Program supervisors for each program (3) • Supervised and supported staff in the use of youth development principles to engage and retain participants in services • Strategized with the leadership team of the department to implement departmental goals, professional development and team building • Developed fluency in contractual obligations including reporting requirements Show less
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SCO Family of Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Dean Of Students/Assistant Principal
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2020
• Oversaw daily school operations including; staff and student attendance, managing school-wide climate and organization for learning (high expectations, support, positive attitude, etc.)• Coordinated and facilitated monthly professional development workshops for faculty to support and encourage excellence and high morale throughout the school• Supervised, observed and evaluated Behavior Support Team (Teacher Aides & School Social Workers)• Provided leadership regarding all student affairs (i.e. afterschool activities, prom & graduation, modified schedule during state-wide testing and orchestrating monthly assemblies)•Appointed Principal designee Show less
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Behavioral Specialist
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2020
• Developed interventions, Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for the purpose of providing a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive and have an effective education• Administered programs and services for behaviorally and/or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of: improved functioning; addressing classroom organization, providing effective instruction on social skills and ethical issues• Assisted staff in: defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for weakening behavior; and identifying antecedents• Promoted highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which “at risk” students thrive: behavior instruction that is explicit, intensive, accelerated and provides ample practice• Implemented new behavior modification plan with incentives and corrective actions to promote positive performance amongst students Show less
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Master Social Work (MSW) Intern
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
• Provided individual, group, case management, long and short-term counseling, and crisis intervention services to diverse populations of patients and their families coping with clinical issues including trauma, anticipatory grief and loss • Conducted psychosocial evaluations and assist in discharge planning of patients • Participated in multi-disciplinary clinical team meetings of doctors, nurses, case managers, social workers, and psychologists (Psychosocial Rounds, & Interdisciplinary Rounds) on a regular basis • Functioned as hospital liaison to various community resource programs • Co-created and co-facilitated of weekly support group for adolescent siblings of outpatient children Show less
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Partnership with Children
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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MSW Intern
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Oct 2014 - May 2015
• Participated in systems-based social work involving the student, the family, and the school personnel to educate and utilize the strengths perspective to implement effective and successful change of at-risk youth • Served as liaison and advocated on behalf of students and parents to ensure academic and behavioral progression • Researched and provided effective school based interventions such as; individual/group counseling, crisis intervention, home visits, case management of “at risk” students • Completed psychosocial assessments/intakes, progress notes and evaluations; Acknowledged student’s strengths while addressing identified needs and establishing intervention plans • Involvement in community collaborating/organizing and planning of recreational field trips Show less
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Trinity Nursery and Preschool
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Downtown, New York
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Assistant Teacher
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2014
Assistant Teacher • Created and taught curriculum encouraging the social, educational, and developmental growth of children ages 2-5 • Appointed staff development liaison-fostering meaningful relationships with teachers and administration to discuss child’s progress, plan activities, and consult on curriculum to promote schools mission • Supervised classroom in absence of Head Teacher, providing a stimulating educational and recreational environment Assistant Teacher • Created and taught curriculum encouraging the social, educational, and developmental growth of children ages 2-5 • Appointed staff development liaison-fostering meaningful relationships with teachers and administration to discuss child’s progress, plan activities, and consult on curriculum to promote schools mission • Supervised classroom in absence of Head Teacher, providing a stimulating educational and recreational environment
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Education
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2014 - 2016
Stony Brook University
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Work -
2012 - 2013
Empire Beauty School-Manhattan
NY Certification, Makeup Application -
2005 - 2010
Pace University-New York
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology & Sociology/Anthropology
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