Experience

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

• United States
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Paralegal/Housing Manger

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  • Responsible for managing the STEHP and ESG programs for Westchester County • Perform housing, foreclosure, family law, elder law, children law, disability, and VA benefit intakes • Conduct home inspections to ensure potential client housing accommodations meet program standards/requirements • Effectively manage a portfolio of 100 clients • Attend and participate in monthly trainings provided by the Department of Social Services • Research enhancement and learning opportunities/programs on behalf of clients in order to further develop their skill sets • Attend Yonkers City Court hearings to identify potential clients in need of assistance • Transport clients to crucial appointments and meetings • Collaborate with colleagues on ad hoc projects as assigned Show less



Family and Children Agency

• Norwalk, Connecticut

• Case Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Present

  Manage case load of up to 15 families consistently, seeking subsidized housing for each client with successfully acquired apartments of up to 5 bedrooms and 100% housing rate for cases over entire employment period. Generate clients’ overall life improvement, moving one client from halfway house into 2 bedroom apartment in Stamford, CT, allowing him to acquire the clearance to receive his daughter from Department of Children and Families while guiding him to enroll in the DCF fatherhood training, technical school and reemployment. Provide weekly visitation to clients’ newly acquired homes in order to hold seminars for life goal achievements, implement treatment plans, assist in budgeting finances, and conduct monthly health and safety inspections in order to ensure observation of agency standards. Uphold clients’ improved lifestyle by providing transportation to doctors’ appointments, job interviews, classes and career training, as well as advocating for legal counsel and health services. Document all visitations and telephone calls in internal Citrix system order to ensure accurate case records and provide detailed reporting to agency Director. Show less



Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County

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

• In-room Counselor

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

  Created an environment focused on trust, open communication, creative thinking, and a cohesive team effort. Provided assistance with school assignments, organized and facilitated parent groups, attended Individualized Education Programs (IEP) meetings. Deescalated conflicts between peers, assisted families and children with problem solving, provided one on one counseling in order to reduce tension in the classroom. Maintained collateral contact between school, home, and program, and document weekly and daily reports on clients’ behavior. Show less



Ansonia Middle School

• Ansonia, Connecticut

• Internship

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Provided students with counseling when needed, assisted children with school assignments, offered one on one counseling in order to introduce new problem solving skills and promoted healthy decision making. Organized and facilitated after school programs to help students with school projects, and encouraged students to continue their education by organizing assemblies and discuss future goals and what to expect in high school. Attended Individualized Education Programs (IEP) meetings, maintained constant communication between school and parents, and reported any suspicion of child abuse or neglect. Show less