Nastassja Wilson
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