School Social Worker

• Aug 2019 - Present

Director of Emergency Housing

• Dec 2016 - Aug 2019

•Oversee CHI’s Congregate Emergency Housing Programs, including one of Suffolk Counties largest state licensed Men's facilities. •Oversee CHI's Resource Center, which provides housing and employment services to single men.•Ensure that housing and social services are provided effectively in accordance with guidelines established by CHI, OTDA and all funding sources. •Supervise Program Managers.•Ensure that assigned emergency housing programs are providing quality services and remain compliant with program requirements. •Promote sound social work practices through staff training and supervision, including case consultations, case file reviews, and employee performance appraisals. •Development of and implementation of programs. Show less

Program Manager

• Mar 2016 - Dec 2016

• Responsible for the supervision of a 31-bed state licensed single mens shelter. • Provided regular supervision to a staff of Case Managers, House Monitors and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.• Responsible for the appropriate maintenance of all OTDA documents, rules and regulations.• Responsible for the successful renewal of the programs license.• Maintained contact with The Department of Social Services and other Human Services agencies to stay current with policies and practices.• Responsible for the scheduling and maintenance of trainings with Mental Health, Public Health, Substance Abuse and other psychoeducational providers.• Provided intensive case management services to 15% of the programs singles population. Show less

Case Manager

• Aug 2013 - Mar 2016

● Responsible for the direct supervision of five paraprofessional staffers.● Provide supports and services to a caseload of ten homeless men.● Meet with clients on a daily basis to monitor program progress.● Coordinate benefits and services through DSS and other outside agencies.● Accompany clients to appointments with local government agencies as an advocate.● Monitor client needs and provide linkages to address potential mental health and substance use issues.

Operations Supervisor

• May 2012 - Oct 2016

● Supervise a staff of 30 technicians performing cable installation and repair. ● Monitor productivity and job performance. ● Reconcile invoices between AWS and our client, Cablevision ● Supervise a staff of 30 technicians performing cable installation and repair. ● Monitor productivity and job performance. ● Reconcile invoices between AWS and our client, Cablevision

Youth Services Coordinator

• Apr 2011 - Apr 2012

● Coordinated in-house, social and supportive services for youth ages 13-21. ● Presented trainings to youth, educators, and health and human service providers. ● Designed and facilitate weekly supportive, educational, and social programming. ● Supervised Youth Services Intern and youth leaders in programmatic and leadership roles. ● Worked with staff at Cornell University to redesign an existing sexual education Evidence Based Practice (Be Proud, Be Responsible) curriculum to be more LGBT youth inclusive. ● Lobbied on a local, state, and federal level for basic human rights for the LGBTQQIAA community. Show less

Dispatch Senior

• May 2005 - Apr 2011

● Performed dispatch tasks, managed incoming calls from field personnel and completed orders. ● Liaised between Field Service and Customer Service. ● Assisted field personnel in performing their installations and service calls ● Performed dispatch tasks, managed incoming calls from field personnel and completed orders. ● Liaised between Field Service and Customer Service. ● Assisted field personnel in performing their installations and service calls