Experience

Family ACCESS of Newton

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Specialist

  • May 2010 - Present

  Newton, MA Provide services to two programs - the Early Learning Center and Counseling and Consultation PROGRAM SUPERVISOR: • Provide reflective supervision, coaching, and mentoring for early childhood educators • Develop Individual Professional Development Plans and annual evaluation of assigned staff • Assure that curriculum is developmentally appropriate and supports the individual cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs of children • Assist in planning and… Show more Provide services to two programs - the Early Learning Center and Counseling and Consultation PROGRAM SUPERVISOR: • Provide reflective supervision, coaching, and mentoring for early childhood educators • Develop Individual Professional Development Plans and annual evaluation of assigned staff • Assure that curriculum is developmentally appropriate and supports the individual cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs of children • Assist in planning and supporting staff meetings and on-site professional development activities • Participate in program planning, problem solving, and evaluation discussions • Provide annual and on-going Brazelton Touchpoints training to agency staff MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR: • Provide mental health consultation and support to families in early education classrooms • Promote relationship based work to support the social-emotional wellness of staff, parents, and children • Provide home and center-based counseling services to individuals, families, and groups • Conduct developmental screenings and other parent and child assessments • Maintain client records, computer data and other documentation in accordance with program standards

• MSW Social Work Intern

  • Jun 2009 - May 2010

  Newton, MA • Provided mental health consultation in early education classrooms and family child care homes. • Conducted child assessments and provided play therapy • Provided individual counseling for parents • Provided clinical case management for residents of a transitional living program • Modeled behaviors for parents to enhance children's development • Empowered and supported parents to become their child’s first and most important teachers



Harrisonburg League of Therapist

• In-Home Therapist

  • Nov 2008 - Jun 2009

  Harrisonburg, VA • Provided counseling associated with family treatment initiated through service plans • Collected, analyzed, and evaluated information determining strengths, needs, areas of growth and goals • Performed positive behavior modeling and provided parental education • Coordinated services and maintained communication with other service providers • Maintained service documentation



The Home Place, Kaleidoscope Child & Family Services

• Case Manager

  • Nov 2007 - Nov 2008

  Harrisonburg, VA • Developed The Homeplace’s initial licensing application • Developed all policies & procedures in accordance with VA DSS Standards • Created essential clientele and personnel forms • Coordinated all services offered to each resident • Negotiated placement agreements for incoming children • Developed the structured program of care • Interviewed, vetted, hired, and trained personnel • Established professional relationships with partnering agencies • Maintained… Show more • Developed The Homeplace’s initial licensing application • Developed all policies & procedures in accordance with VA DSS Standards • Created essential clientele and personnel forms • Coordinated all services offered to each resident • Negotiated placement agreements for incoming children • Developed the structured program of care • Interviewed, vetted, hired, and trained personnel • Established professional relationships with partnering agencies • Maintained inter-agency coordination and planning • Participated in continuous program assessment and evaluation • Developed and implemented marketing strategies • Planned, coordinated, and implemented special events, projects Show less



Child and Family Focus

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

• Case Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

  Hatboro, PA • Supported children and parents through weekly contact • Participated in weekly treatment team sessions to provide individualized case management interventions • Coordinated services and maintained communication with other service providers • Advocated for children and families • Scheduled evaluations and interagency meetings • Maintained client files and service documentation to ensure licensing standards