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10608 Glenwood Road Apt 3CBrooklyn, NY 11236

PHONE (347) 634 – [email protected]

Latiya Stanley, LMSW OBJECTIVE I am seeking a position where I can utilize my knowledge of substance abuse and addiction, domestic

violence, child maltreatment, trauma, and mental health conditions while delivering client centered service.

EDUCATION Masters of Social Work May 2016Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College New York, NY

Clinical Practice with a specialization in Individuals, Children & Families

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology May 2010 City University of New York, Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NYMinor - Human Resource Management and Development

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

New York State Social Work Licensure 2016Dyadic Resourcing: Creating a Foundation for Processing Trauma April 2016Notary Public, State of New York, Registration #01ST6289237, Qualified in Kings County 2013 –2017

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

St. John’s Place Family Center Brooklyn, NYClient Care Coordinator 05/2016 – Present

o Interfaced with the Department of Homeless Services, Shelter providers, and community based organization to enhance and ensure optimal service delivery children and families.

o Completed psychosocial assessments for episodically homeless families impacted by multiple systems.o Conferred and consulted with the Administrative for Children’s Services, Department of Education and various

preventive agencies to ensure that families and children are receiving full support while in shelter and upon exiting to minimize the effects of homelessness on educational outcomes.

o Used knowledge of social and emotional factors that affect functioning to construct detailed discharge plans and decrease the occurrence of recidivism in the shelter system.

o Worked from a strengths-based, family centered framework to provide short-term psychotherapy, assess family needs/strengths and provide mental health referrals as needed.

o Implemented a multidisciplinary approach to client care and well-being through educational groups and staff development and trainings.

o Served as program liaison to community based organizations, businesses, and local mental health programs. o Provided regular reports detailing initiatives and outcomes for employment and mental health. o EMPLOYMENT CAPTAINSHIP

o Coordinated various employment training and hiring events on-site for residents. o Initiated business and community partnerships which increased employment opportunities for

residents. Community partnerships and volunteers were also used to host the St. John’s Place Career fair and Holiday Giveaway.

o Facilitated an application workshop to demonstrate best practices for clients who have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time.

Brooklyn Generation Community Renewal School Brooklyn, NYSchool Social Worker – Intern 09/2015 – 05/2016

o Provided social and emotional support, and crisis and therapeutic interventions, to over-age, under-credited adolescents, some with Individualized Education Plans.

o Used short-term individual counseling and structured, as well as unstructured, small group counseling to address mental, physical, and emotional barriers to learning.

o Collaborated with colleagues, parents, and other agencies to design, implement, and support learning and behavioral plans which assist student development of communication and coping skills.

o Established partnerships with families, teachers, and outside agencies to provide necessary social and emotional support to students.

o Provided staff support and assisted in the development of classroom interventions. o Worked collaboratively with all members of the school team to address the social and emotional needs of

students.

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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10608 Glenwood Road Apt 3CBrooklyn, NY 11236

PHONE (347) 634 – [email protected]

Latiya Stanley, LMSW o Partnered with the Community School Director to plan and execute all logistics including workshop and

facilitator selection, program development, survey implementation, comparative cost and pricing analyses, entertainment, catering, and decor for the 1 st Annual Mental Health conference: A Call to Healing: Coping with the Many Faces of Depression in our Community.

Safe Horizon New York, NYResidential Specialist 03/2015 0 07/2015

Conducted client centered intake interviews, safety assessments, and risk management planning for clients. Provided clients with information, referrals, and practical assistance. Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and practical assistance to victims of domestic violence in the

facility and through the emergency hotline. Performed data entry into a computerized record keeping system and maintained thorough and accurate notes during

every shift.

Help USA, Brownsville Women’s Center Brooklyn, NYCase Manager – Intern 09/2013 – 06/2014

Collaborated with community partners to achieve the ultimate goal of stabilizing housing for clients. Conducted intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments within 48 hours of resident arrival. Conducts unit/bed inspections on a weekly basis. Reviews the results of the inspections with the residents. Issues

warnings and violations if necessary. Documents all encounters and service referrals with or on behalf of the family/individual in the CARES database. Facilitated employment workshops which provided participants with interview techniques, resume assistance and

application assistance. Knowledge and understanding of family systems approach to practice.

Catholic Charities – JFK Child Care Center Brooklyn, NYAssistant Teacher (ages 3-5) 03/2012 – 06/2013Substitute Assistant Teacher 11/2011 – 03/2012

Promoted physical, intellectual, social, and emotional well being of students. Prepared daily activity logs, lesson plans, student attendance, and complete reports in a timely manner. Coordinated with Program Manager to plan daily activities that reach program goals and meet the needs of children. Facilitated monthly parent workshops and information sessions. Parent liaison and Cool Culture representative. Held regular meetings with the educational team to discuss and implement lesson plans as well as service plans for

families and children with special needs. Engaged in public relations activities, e.g., public speaking engagements, etc., on behalf of the agency and identified

and secured sources of non-monetary support.

Target Stores Brooklyn, NYExecutive Team Leader – Overnight Merchandising 07/2010 – 08/2011

Successfully managed a logistics team of 100+ Team Members & 10+ Team Leaders for a year. In collaboration with the Human Resources department successfully decreased the call-out percentages from 12% to

9% in 3 months; 7% in 6 months. Held individual, bi-weekly and monthly supervisory meetings with the store manager, department managers, and

hourly supervisors. Configured corrective action plans designed to address any administrative, departmental, or fiscal deficiencies. Training & Development Captainship

Trained and staffed the 2011 Remodeling Team; Recruited, hired, and trained 25 new Team Members for 4th Quarter Logistics Project and Merchandising Team; Worked one on one with Team Leaders to improve leadership skills and understanding of Target business practices.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSFund for Public Housing, Board Member New York, NY

National Association of Black Social Workers New York, NY Active Member (Membership & Mental Health Committee) 2016 - Present

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST