Experience

Killingly Public Schools
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Nov 2019 - Present


Westview Health Care Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Social Worker

  • Apr 2013 - Nov 2019

  Interview residents/patients or family members, as necessary, to obtain social historyEnsure that social service progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s / patient’s response to the servicePerform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the administrator as requiredInvolve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident/patientParticipate in discharge planning; develop and implementation of social service care plans and resident/patient assessmentsProvide consultation to members of the staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problem of the resident/patient through the development of social service programsAssume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social servicesMaintain quality-working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizationsWork with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as requiredParticipate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agenciesKnowledge of MDS 3.0Involve the resident/patient in planning objectives and goals for the resident/patient Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility, as required, and as appointed by the AdministratorCreate and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personnel interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facilityMaintain the confidentiality of all resident/patients Show less

• Certified Nursing Assistant

  • May 2012 - Apr 2013

  Provided quality nursing care to resident in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individualityCompleted records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policesAttends to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirementsServe meals and help patients eatTake vital signsTurn or reposition patients who are bedriddenAnswer patient callsClean and sanitize patient areasChange bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies Show less



Village Manor Health Care

• Certified Nurse Assistant

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2012

  Clinical Internship Provided quality nursing care to resident in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality Completed records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department polices Attends to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements Serve meals and help patients eat Take vital signs Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden Answer patient calls Clean and sanitize patient areas Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies Show less



Family Networks, YOU, Inc

• Service Coordinator

  • Jan 2003 - Nov 2010

  Determine clinical services received by families while balancing the clinical needs of the family within the Area office budget. Work with legal systems to meet the needs of children and families in conjunction with probation and judges. Work in partnership with public school systems across the state, particularly special education departments, to ensure the educational needs of children involved with the DCF are being met. Work with multiple stakeholders such as various state agencies and private non-profit agencies to ensure that the needs of all children and families are met utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach. Participate in many multidisciplinary work groups within the state to improve, identify and utilize community based services. Responsible for oversight of clinical diagnostic and treatment services being conducted by providers for multiple children and adolescents. Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings on high-risk and complex cases with schools, DCF, DMH, clinical providers and families to determine the best course of treatment for children, adolescents and families in relation to school and home. Maintain and create relationships with a multitude of systems including school systems, state agencies and private programs. Write summaries for providers which include past history, current functioning, treatment needs and recommendations for specific clinical interventions and services. Utilize DCF Virtual Gateway Internet to review incident reports, treatment plans and enter CANS. Show less



DARE Family Services, Inc

• Clinical Supervisor

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Supervision of four Mentor Supervisors, each with caseload of ten.Oversight of clinical treatment planning, interventions, and treatment.Use of clinical/psychological theories in application and practice.Day to day oversight of the office.Managed intakes/discharges to maximize optimal fiscal levels.Maintain strong collateral relationships with funding sources on an administrative level.Organized and maintained data on intakes, discharges, and other related office functions.Issued, managed, and maintained directives and standards on an administrative level.Reported directly to the Program Director.Responsible for being part of a management team. Show less

• Mentor Supervisor

  • Aug 1999 - Jan 2000

  Supervision of a caseload of 10-13 cases.Supervision of 10-13 specialized foster homes.Responsible for developing clinical treatment plans.Responsible for implementation of said clinical treatment plans.Individual and group supervision of 10-13 specialized foster homes.Responsible for networking services for clients and families.Responsible for reporting pertinent information to supervisor.Responsible for on-call for the entire agency.



The Bridge of Central Massachusetts

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counselor/Case Manager

  • Aug 1998 - Aug 1999

  Maintain a caseload of eight students who are seriously emotionally disturbed. Function as part of a team to develop individual education plans (I.E.P.). Writing assessments, treatment planning, carrying out behavior management, planning and implementing groups (therapeutic, vocational, recreational, and community activities). Co-lead group therapy. Overseeing assigned individual client entry and adjustment into the program. Assessment of situations and crisis intervention. Daily documentation of client behavior and progress. Implement and oversee student awareness groups. Physical management of students at risk. Show less



Quinebaug Valley Youth & Family Services

• Special Education Substitute Teacher

  • Aug 1998 - Aug 1999

  Develop and implement educational curriculum per Department of Education (DOE) standards and guidelines in self-contained Middle School classroom. Maintain up to date grades of students, prepare report cards and quarterly progress reports. Function as part of a team approach implementing behavioral system. Attend weekly individual and group supervision. Develop and implement educational curriculum per Department of Education (DOE) standards and guidelines in self-contained Middle School classroom. Maintain up to date grades of students, prepare report cards and quarterly progress reports. Function as part of a team approach implementing behavioral system. Attend weekly individual and group supervision.



Interactive Play Session

• Parent Aide Recruiter Trainer

  • Aug 1997 - Aug 1998

  Maintain caseload of approximately 10 -15 families Maintain weekly contact with assigned families Develop and implement a plan to recruit volunteers, supervise and train volunteers Complete assigned record keeping tasks, participate in development of treatment plans for cases through intake conferences and case assigned review Participate in individual supervision, and maintain confidentiality Maintain caseload of approximately 10 -15 families Maintain weekly contact with assigned families Develop and implement a plan to recruit volunteers, supervise and train volunteers Complete assigned record keeping tasks, participate in development of treatment plans for cases through intake conferences and case assigned review Participate in individual supervision, and maintain confidentiality