New York University, New York, NY
- Master of Social Work, Concentration in Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders, May 2010
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
- Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Minor in Jewish Studies, December 2006
- Citation: CIVICUS: program focused on understanding the five pillars of civil society (citizenship, leadership, community building in a diverse society, scholarship, and community service-learning)
Lower East Side Service Center, Su Casa, New York, NY Sept. 2009-Present
Social Work Intern
- Conduct biopsychosocial analysis of new clients entering residential substance abuse treatment facility
- Develop treatment plans for clients and lead weekly counseling sessions
- Design and co-facilitate a group for mandated clients and weekly life skills group
John Jay College, Prisoner Reentry Institute, New York, NY Feb. 2009-Present
Research Intern
- Creating a toolkit for community based organizations to work with local jails
- Conduct interviews and compile information on community-based organizations
- Research reentry issues to develop an online reentry curriculum, as well as eco-friendly corrections programs
- Develop policy guidebook for Civic Justice Corps Program
Hudson Guild, Family Support Program, New York, NY Sept. 2008-May 2009
Social Work Intern
- Developed prevention plans for families at risk of abusing or neglecting their children
- Designed curriculum and co-facilitated a weekly parent support group
- Client counseling and outreach to public assistance organizations
- Created a promotional brochure for the Family Support Program and established a mental health program
Mont. County Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Pre-Release and Reentry Services, Rockville, MD Sept 2006-July 2008
Resident Supervisor I Apr. 2007-July 2008
- Responsible for a unit of approximately 50 adult offenders
- Developed and implemented a curriculum for small group sessions including: anger management, stages of change, behavioral patterns, thought patterns, stress management
- Developed incentives based programs and counseled offenders
Community Corrections Intern Sept. 2006-Apr. 2007
- Created community outreach program for offenders and their families and supervised day-to-day activities
- Screen new resident intakes and conducted orientation meetings
Motivational Interview Training, The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, NY – Dec. 2008
CPR/First Aid, Pre-Release Center, MD – Jan. 2008
Correctional Entrance Level Training Program, MD Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services, MD – Nov. 2007