Nastassja Wilson

558 Beach 65th Street, Arverne, NY 11692

(347) 204-2034

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in social services where I can provide opportunities that will bring a bout a positive social change as well as challenge my cognitive and analytical skills.

EDUCATION

B.A., Psychology/Sociology, The City College of New York, CUNY, May 2010

Master of Social Work,The University of Southern California, May 2016

QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant Skills: Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to exhibit professionalism when communicating with agencies, interned at an OASAS certified Substance Abuse Facility

Certifications: CPR (Jan 12’); PST/ABC (May 13’), SCIP (Nov 13’)

Computer Skills: Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Key Qualities: Responsible, intuitive to cultural and economic differences, passion to enhance the well-being of those in need

WORK EXPERIENCE

Interline EAP, Inc., Jamaica, NY 10/2016-01/2017

Substance Abuse Counselor

Work alongside management team to ensure that clients are receiving the necessary supports that they need.

  • Orient new clients to the program, complete treatment contracts and agreements and other necessary intake documents
  • Responsible for weekly contacts, facilitating group sessions, psycho-educational seminars and completion of quarterly Treatment Plans
  • Act as a liaison between services providers, court officers and other mandating agencies
  • Responsible for administering and reviewing toxicology

A-1 Universal Care, Inc., Westbury, NY 06/2016-10/2016

Medicaid Service Coordinator

Work alongside case management team to ensure that clients are receiving the necessary support services that they have requested.

  • Orient new clients to the program, complete intake paperwork and inform them of services they may qualify for
  • Responsible for monthly contacts, home visits and completion of quarterly Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
  • Act as a liaison between services providers, OPWDD and other voluntary agencies
  • Assist with the enrollment of waiver services and other support services

Institute for Community Living Inc. (ICL), Queens, NY 08/2014-04/2015

Case manager

Work alongside case management team to ensure that clients receive the necessary rehabilitative services that they need as they integrate into the community.

  • Orient new clients to the program, complete intake paperwork, provide them with available resources in the neighborhood
  • Responsible for creating interventions and treatment plans specific to the clients needs
  • Provide supportive 1:1 counseling to each client, assisting with the management of daily living skills, medication and other services

Mercy First, Syosset, NY 08/2012-08/2014

Sociotherapist

Work alongside treatment team to provide support and counsel to foster families and bio families dealing with children in foster care.

  • Supervise family visits, assist in emergency situations, work alongside casework team, entry of progress notes
  • Implement behavior plans/charts, support and provide services/counseling for the child
  • Responsible for assisting/teaching Independent living skills
  • Provide recreational activities for the clients, may provide transportation for the children and families if needed
  • Take youths to court appearances, register individuals for schools, assist with obtaining legal documents and other duties assigned by management

Holliswood Hospital, Hollis, Queens, NY 04/2011-12/2012

Mental Health Worker

Assist nursing staff and administration with the implementation and organization of therapeutic milieus for an adolescent, psychiatric/behavioral population

  • Work one-one with patients providing counseling sessions (intervention sessions if necessary)
  • Responsible for taking patients on out trips; work with adolescents on their ADL skills, etc
  • Encouraging patients to utilize their coping strategies designed under their treatment plans
  • De-escalate crisis situations

YAI/NIPD, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY 01/2008-12/2012

Weekend Counselor

Work alongside staff and management to ensure quality and provide excellent services to an intellectually disabled (ID) and developmentally disabled (DD) population.

  • Work with the consumers on their ADL (activities of daily living) skills e.g.; cooking, room maintenance, laundry, etc.,
  • Executing the goals of each individual’s service plan to continue to promote individuality, independence, and inclusion
  • Plan community inclusion trips with each consumers
  • Facilitate groups and in-home activities