Experience

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF

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

• Program Supervisor

  • Jan 1992 - Present

  I supervised 5 direct supervisors and responsible for 30 staff who carried large caseloads doing CPS work. It was my decision when to remove a child and when they would return. I decide if we wile a petition in court and review all legal documents. I have internal meetings and meetings with partner community agencies, state agencies, attorneys, court staff and judges. I have to testify in court. I provide training and oversight of programs and cases. I have to document work, decisions, and attendance at meetings in our Link system. I provide training on new initiatives and policies. I conduct mandated reporter training to community providers and school personnel. I complete yearly evaluations and assess work performance, addressing any issues throughout the year. I manage emergencies ensuring client and staff safety. Difficult to fully explain this job in one paragraph Show less



Yale Psychiatric Institute

• Psychiatric Assistant

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1992

  Worked in adolescent unit. Maintained routine, programming and safety. Provided individual counseling and group therapy. Participated in emergencies throughout the facility including restraints. Picked up medication at the pharmacy. Took clients to appointments outside the facility. Member of multidisciplinary team. Worked in adolescent unit. Maintained routine, programming and safety. Provided individual counseling and group therapy. Participated in emergencies throughout the facility including restraints. Picked up medication at the pharmacy. Took clients to appointments outside the facility. Member of multidisciplinary team.



Walden Pond Custom Carpentry

• Carpenter

  • Jun 1985 - Jan 1990

  General carpentry, custom remodeling, post and beam construction, roofing, siding. All phases of home building. General carpentry, custom remodeling, post and beam construction, roofing, siding. All phases of home building.