Position:
community support staff at Employment & Community Options
Work:
Employment & Community Options
since Oct 2009
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community support staff
Achieve
- Binghamton, NY Oct 2011 - May 2012
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social work intern
Southern Tier Independence Center
Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
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intern
Press& Sun-Bulletin
- PO Box 1270 Binghamton, NY 13902 Jun 1997 - Aug 2009
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reporter
Education:
Marywood University 2009 - 2012
Master's degree, Social Work
Marywood University 2009 - 2012
Master of Social Work, behavioral health
Utica College
Bachelors degree, public relations/journalism
Utica College
Bachelor of Science degree, public relations/journalism
Skills:
Developmental Disabilities, Non-profits, Case Managment, Social Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, advocacy, Problem Solving, treatment team, Oral & Written Communication Skills, Group Therapy, Treatment, Psychotherapy, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking
Interests:
volunteering, aerobics, running, cross country skiing
Honor & Awards:
elected to Theta Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda, a national honor society for graduate students, in April 2011.
Was named Employee of the Month for January 2011 at Community Options
Won a Social Justice Incentive Scholarship for outstanding academic work and advocacy on behalf of vulnerable groups of people
Certifications:
social work license, New York State Education Department
social work license, Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs