Manager New York City

Have fifteen years as a human services provider and five years of supervisory experience, have Inter-relations and reflective listening skills and I am articulate, detail oriented, have counseling skills, knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues and have written second chance act reenter offender proposal /grants which were awarded monies from the government. Proficient at monitoring and complying with goals and objectives of Government Contracts maintaining effective liaison between agency and all on-site and off-site community resources Managed facilities of homeless men and women with mental disabilities, a 200 bed facility, Directed a staff of eight counselors and managed a Veterans facility of 175 tenants with mental illnesses, physically disabled, chemically dependent (MICA, CAMI, and HIV) tenants and managed a men’s homeless shelter program, worked with Congregate care facilities and multi-disciplinary teams, monitored levels of service and reported to OMH (Office of Mental Health). Managed the strategic aspects of large engagements and mitigate any risk. Provided leadership to practice within a geographic and political area, developed, implemented and maintained sound business practices, review status reports of clients, staff, managed the development of projects, staff members, support and solicited input from team members at all levels within the organizations.

Counselor

Brooklyn, NY