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Stephanie Polanco is a seasoned social worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ashford University. She has extensive experience in various roles, including Volunteer Advocate, Social Work Resource Liaison, Care Coordinator, and Probation Officer/Case Manager. She has worked with diverse populations, including victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, children and adolescents in the foster care system, and offenders related to terms and conditions of probation.

Experience

    • DOVE Advocate
      • Feb 2023 - Present
      • New York, United States

      Volunteer Advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

    • Social Work Resource Liaison
      • Nov 2019 - Present

    • NYC CBT Liaison
      • Oct 2021 - Present
      • United States

      NYC CBT Liaison position is a volunteer position.

    • Social Work Intern
      • Aug 2021 - Present
      • United States

      Intern at the evening OARS Program (Intensive Out Patient Rehab) at St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester Division.

    • Patient Care Navigator
      • Feb 2019 - Nov 2019
      • Bronx, New York

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • TASC Case Manager/ Court Liaison
      • Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

    • Care Coordinator
      • Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

      • Provide care management to a caseload through the coordination of medical, mental health and substance abuse services.• Participate in case conferences with health home team including Case Managers and treatment providers.• Work with client to create and implement individualized care plans.• Ensure entitlements, insurance, and benefits are in place.• Conduct assessments and monitor client's progress in utilizing services (appointments, treatment, medication, etc.) through telephonic and direct contact.• Timely and accurate documentation of all work.• Conduct home visits and community work in the field including visiting hospitals and emergency rooms.

    • Legal Assistant Paralegal
      • Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
      • Mineola, NY

      • Performed daily clerical tasks such as: answered and returned phone calls; filed; handled clients' inquiries; reviewed; distributed and answered mail, facsimiles, and emails.• Responded to legal court documents such as demands for authorizations, discoveries, etc.• Filled out HIPAA authorization forms, RJIs, etc.• Assisted attorneys and other team members with anything that would help the office.

    • Bridges to Health Waiver Service Provider
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
      • Bronx, NY

      • Provided support and service to children and adolescents in the foster care system or Juvenile Justice System.• Support, guide, mentor, coach and train children in successful functioning in the home and the community.• Taught coping skills and skill building to children with severe emotional disturbance, medical fragility, and/or developmental disabilities.• Fill and file forms approved by Medicaid for notes, billing, and auditing purposes.

    • Home Health Aide
      • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
      • Bronx, NY

      • Provided reliable, high quality home health care services for the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled.• Promoted healthy eating and living habits and assisted clients with personal care, such as; dressing, grooming, medication, etc.

    • Independent Contractor/ Tutor
      • Mar 2008 - Jun 2013
      • New York, NY

      • Provided one-on-one instruction in Math and English Language-Arts to students ranging from Kindergarten through 12th grade.• Administered pre-tests and post-tests, including learning materials, to diligently measure students' strengths, weaknesses and success.• Created and implemented student education plans according to each student’s test scores and needs.• Provided progress reports and other forms to the Board of Education, Champion Learning, and to the parents for each student.

  • Court Options
    • Key West, FL
    • Probation Officer/Case Manager
      • May 2009 - Feb 2010
      • Key West, FL

      • Counseled and supervised offenders related to terms and conditions of probation for misdemeanors and felony Pre-Trial Intervention.• Performed daily case management (with a case load of over 100 cases) and secretarial work (such as: filing, answering calls, emails, and mail).• Act as a liaison to the courts.• Handled/completed and filed legal documents pertaining to each specific case, such as: affidavits, violation of probation/warrants for arrests, etc.• Administered breathalyzer and drug urine tests to probationers.• Taught career workshop to probationers in program.

Education

  • 2020 -
    Yeshiva University
    Master's degree, Social Work
  • 2015 - 2018
    Ashford University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, PSYCHOLOGY

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