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Work Background
Alverno CollegeAdjunct Professor
Jun. 2024 - Sep. 2024Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Alverno CollegeAssistant Professor of Social Work and Practicum Director
Aug. 2023 - Jun. 2024Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Postpartum Support InternationalHotline Counselor
Mar. 2022 - Jun. 2023-Answered incoming calls and text to provide immediate psychosocial support, evidence-based information and brief interventions.
-Educated help seekers about resources and services in a professional approach
-Provided referrals for treatment and recovery support services to pregnant and postpartum persons and their support persons/loved ones.
-Maintained complete and accurate documentation of cases
-Ensured professionalism in the workspace and when using any of the communication platforms
-Fully interacted with remote team, including communicating while on shift via Slack and other mediums as assigned.
-Ensured the privacy and confidentiality of each caller and their information
Widener UniversityMSW Off Site Field Instructor
Mar. 2021 - Aug. 2021Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States-Assisted in integrating social work theory, practice, and research into learning objectives and tasks while working in a contract capacity as an Off-Site Instructor for Widener University. -Monitored and reviewed student assignments, evaluations, and performance to identify strengths and opportunities for growth while supplying constructive feedback and support.
-Enhanced coursework by consulting with the Faculty Liaison regarding learning contracts, performance issues, and the integration of fieldwork and coursework.
-Spearheaded and addressed a mission-critical philosophical review of the Social Work Practice Families by incorporating decolonizing models into the syllabi.
Pressley RidgeClinical Supervisor
Nov. 2020 - Aug. 2021Towson, Maryland, United States-Designed and developed an electronic health record system (MyEvolv) to fit the needs of the program and participants in coordination with internal stakeholders, as the Clinical Services Supervisor at Pressley Ridge, Inc.
-Forged and maintained robust working relationships with local public agencies.
-Championed clinical and case management staff performance by providing technical guidance, direction, and consultation; and provided direct supervision of all LMSW Transition Care Coordinators per COMAR guidelines.
-Distilled programmatic intervention modalities and outcome goals to enhance training capacity while documenting notes in the software system, MyEvolv.
-Cultivated continuous improvement by helping develop new agency policies, procedures, and programs.
-Monitored the flow of information between clients and agency staff while simultaneously remaining cognizant of budgetary issues and constraints.
Pressley RidgeTransition Team Coordinator- Second Generations
Nov. 2019 - Nov. 2020Towson, Maryland-Evaluated and modified the plan of care on an ongoing basis while monitoring participant’s progress toward the completion of established goals, as the Transition Team Coordinator. -Networked with community organizations to refer youth for education, mental health, physical health, support and/or vocational training.
-Empowered participants by connecting them with vital community resources, spanning the areas of child care, parenting, breastfeeding, and doula support.
-Updated and maintained client case records while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
MotherlandCo., LLCFounder & Principal Consultant
May. 2019-Leverage background in perinatal mood disorders and reproductive justice to launch MotherlandCo., which provides mental health therapy and support to families suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), while maintaining accountability for day-to-day operations. -Partner with various local and national organizations, including birth equality, reproductive justice, and perinatal mental health groups, to provide families with the resources and knowledge to succeed.
-Synthesize anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles with liberation frameworks to develop bespoke curriculum and syllabi; and panel with a range of payer systems, such as Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, and Aetna.
The Bloom CollectiveFounding Member + Practitioner
Dec. 2018 - Dec. 2022Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesProviding holistic care along the pregnancy and postpartum journey
BTST ServicesTherapist
Nov. 2018 - Nov. 2019Baltimore, Maryland, United States-Maintained accountability for completing individual and family therapy sessions, as an Off-Site Therapist at Better Tomorrow Starts Today Services.
-Adhered to all COMAR and CARF standards and BTST agency policies by documenting services rendered in a timely fashion.
Baltimore CorpsElevation Award Recipient
Oct. 2018 - Jul. 2019Baltimore, Maryland AreaThe Elevation Awards provide planning grants and personalized support to people of color who are Baltimore City residents piloting novel approaches to strengthen Baltimore communities. The aims of the Elevation Awards are as follows: Directly leveraging the assets of communities to pioneer new solutions in social entrepreneurship; Elevating leaders of community solutions; and Supporting the early-stage pipeline of social entrepreneurs in Baltimore.
HealthConnect OneBirth Equity Leadership Academy (Leader)
Apr. 2018 - Sep. 2019
Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of ColorCo-Founder
Mar. 2017Global-Advocate for the mental health needs of clients or professionals of color by providing them with vital information and resources regarding perinatal mental health
-Enhance their initiative of reaching underserved populations of African/Black/Caribbean, Latina/o/x, Asian, and Pacific Islander families.
-Generated over $50K to build capacity for clinicians of color to be trained in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; and provided scholarships for 400+ mental health professionals to attend the 2-day PSI training (in-person or virtually).
The Children's GuildFamily Life Educator
Sep. 2016 - Nov. 2018Baltimore, Maryland-Coordinated with children in treatment foster care and family members to provide a range of critical clinical and case management services, as a Family Life Educator at The Children’s Guild.
-Enabled foster parents to utilize available resources while integrating the components of daily living in an educational manner.
Postpartum RecoveryOwner & Therapist
Aug. 2015 - May. 2019Baltimore, Maryland, United States
HealthCare Access MarylandSocial Work Medical Case Manager
Sep. 2014 - Sep. 2016Baltimore, Maryland Area-Navigated newly arrived foster care children through various elements of healthcare services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health.
-Utilized extensive background and knowledge to work with “high risk” youth, including children requiring multiple psychotropic medications and high-intensity services, while remaining attentive to their complex behavioral and psychiatric needs.
Seraaj Family Homes, Inc.Social Worker
Mar. 2013 - Sep. 2014Towson, MD-Engaged children and families in one-on-one settings to understand their needs, while providing a range of case management services, as a Social Worker for Seraaj Family Homes.
-Gathered and analyzed information concerning child placement; and steadfastly assessed each child’s unique needs, progress, and discharge planning.
-Linked youth and foster families to critical community resources; and updated and maintained detailed case notes throughout the process.
SOULDIER SEYYID SOLUTIONS, LLCTeam Member
Sep. 2012 - Mar. 2013Baltimore, Maryland Area-Maintained responsibility for providing social work consulting services to individuals, families, and human service agencies, while working autonomously as an independent contractor.
-Facilitated Licensure Academy on the LSWA/LGSW/LCSW-C levels.
-Provided support for foster parents in areas of recruitment and retention at Progressive Steps, Inc.
-Supervised and managed all aspects of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program at All Walks of Life, LLC, while remaining cognizant of budgetary constraints.
King Edwards, Inc.Social Worker
Mar. 2012 - Dec. 2012Baltimore, MD-Investigated and identified areas of need and support for youth by assessing their level of success or progression, while serving as a Case Manager at King Edwards, Inc.
-Enhanced teamwide knowledge by facilitating regular team meetings to share key insights.
-Improved productivity by communicating and disseminating tasks to the Independent Living Specialist, while supplying ongoing support and guidance to new workers. -Updated, filed, and maintained comprehensive youth case records and paperwork.
Reginald F. Lewis High SchoolSchool Social Work Intern
Aug. 2010 - Apr. 2011Baltimore, Maryland, United States
The Family Tree, Inc.Intern
Sep. 2009 - May. 2010Baltimore,MD-Stimulated youths’ social, emotional, cognitive behaviors by facilitating the Parents’ Anonymous Children’s Program during anger management and parenting education sessions.
-Coordinated and led anonymous support group sessions with parents who were first-time offenders of child abuse and/or neglect.
-Identified resources relevant local resources using the United Way First Call for Help database.
-Provided information and referrals through the consumer call line while completing session notes for anger management and parenting classes.
Baltimore City Department of Social ServicesFamily Services Caseworker
Jul. 2008 - Jun. 2010Baltimore, MD-Promoted the health, safety, well-being, and permanency of distressed children at all times while serving as a Family Services Caseworker for the County of Baltimore.
-Connected individuals and/or families who were troubled with vital local resources and services. -Assessed and documented the health and safety of children by conducting weekly/monthly home visits, home health assessments, and SAFE-C and risk assessments.
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