EDUCATION:
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, New Haven, CT Master in Social Work (MSW), May, 1993
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, Springfield, MA Bachelor of Science in SPECIAL/ELEMENTARY EDUCA TION, May, 1979
CERTIFICATION(S):
Physical Management Training, 1985, 1987, 1991
CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS:
1992 - 1993 CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC OF WATERBURY, Waterbury, CT
CASE MANAGER/INTERN: Provided one-on-one, group and family psychotherapy; worked with clients to establish personal goals and behavior modification techniques; effectively utilized a treatment team approach; function as client advocate with community and social service agencies.
Implemented an after school program for substance abuse prevention.
1990 - 1991 ARI OF CONNECTICUT, INC., Stamford, CT
CASE MANAGER/INTERN: Provided individual and group counseling for adults with mental retardation; established achievable personal goals for each client; taught assisted daily living skills and self reliance to enhance quality of life factors; and interfaced with community and social services organizations.
Selected to play a leading role during in-service sessions for staff employees.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1984 - Present: ARI, OF CONNECTICUT, INC., Stamford, CT
Function in a variety, of roles including: Case Management, Vocational Training, Community Service, and ADL Instruction.
Case Management: Worked in a residential program providing individual counseling and coaching to mentally challenged clients; assisted clients with the establishment of individual goals; taught self reliance skills, including shopping, budgeting and social skills; worked with clients to facilitate transition to a mainstream living environment.
Community Service: Worked closely with adults inflicted with service disabilities; developed community integration services to assist assigned clients; encouraged clients to participate in community activities and functions, including meals-on-wheels and community outreach activities, to increase their exposure and general acceptance to the community.
ADL Instruction: Provided clients with activity of daily living skills; provided supportive counseling with mentally retarded adults; conducted individual and groups sessions on job hunting and job retention skills; led client group on communications skills and recreational activities.
Vocational Therapy/Family Counseling: Provided vocational training for developmentally challenged clients; assessed individual skills and potential for acquiring job related skills; taught job skills to increase management and work ethic principles; maintained relationships with clients and employees; worked closely with family members and Provided counseling on the importance of family Support and encouragement.
1986 - 1987 YOUNG ADULT INSTITUTE, Bedford, NY
HABILITATION SPECIALIST: Taught worker training skills to developmentally disabled clients.
VOLUNTEER: Board of Directors - "WE CAHR" (Western Connecticut Association for Human Rights)
Member, Education Committee, Danbury, CT,
Hot-Line Counselor, Rape Crisis Center, Stamford, CT
AWARDS: Merit Service Award - Young Adult Institute, 1986; Internship Award for Distinguish Service
AFFILIATIONS: Connecticut Society for Clinical Social Workers; National Association of Social Worker
