·         Act as liaison between project and site administration

·         Supervise a team of assessors at remote site locations

·         Coordinate travel to remote locations

·         Administer standardized tests to research subjects in order to collect research data.

·         Code data in preparation for computer entry.

·         Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.

·         Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.

Harcourt Assessment, Inc./ Pearson PsychCorp, San Antonio, TX
Test Examiner
Administer various tests (WAIS, WMS, WASI, ABAS, CVLT, WRMT) to children and adults in their area, helping to ensure that any items which are culturally biased can be removed and that a wide range of individuals are included in the normative sample.

Freelance Consultant
Instructional Designer/ Course Writer/ Subject Expert

·         Interpret and enforce provisions of accreditation codes, and rules and regulations thereof.

·         Confer with members of educational committees and advisory groups to obtain knowledge of curriculum materials to student needs and occupational areas.

·         Organize production and design of curriculum materials.

·         Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and for post secondary course(s)

·         Develop instructional materials to be used by educators and instructors in ground and online formats.

Northwestern Human Services, Philadelphia, PA
Outpatient Therapist

·         Consult reference material such as textbooks, manuals, and journals in order to identify symptoms, to make diagnoses, and to develop approaches to treatment.

·         Counsel individuals and families regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, in order to modify behavior and/or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.

·         Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.

·         Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.

·         Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments, and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, then modify plans and diagnoses as necessary.

·         Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.

·         Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

·         Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories, by interviewing individuals, couples, or families, and by reviewing records.

Horizon House, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Intake Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator/ Career Planning Supervisor/ Job Readiness Instructor

·         Direct supervision, training and evaluation of Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists

·         Intake and assessment for admission into vocational training/ placement program for MH/ D&A consumers

·         Diagnostic evaluation of adult MH/MR/D&A/ Homeless consumers for the purpose of competitive employment

·         using a variety of assessment tools

·         Serving as a resource to staff and community representatives regarding the correlation between test results and probable employability

·         Working cooperatively with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation toward a team approach to ensure that clients receive appropriate training and job search assistance

·         Development and facilitation of Working for Success (a pre-vocational skills assessment course) and Job Readiness (a 12-week course that explores all areas of employment success and retention) curriculum

Friends Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Psychiatric Treatment Assistant

·         Assessment and treatment of M/H and dually-diagnosed psychiatric inpatients

·         Participation in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team

Home Cross Healthcare Service, Philadelphia, PA
Staffing Coordinator

·         Liaison between homecare providers and clients

·         Supervisory of homecare workers

·         Continuous on-call responsibilities

Maplewood Manor Convalescent Center, Philadelphia, PA
Recreational Therapy Assistant

·         Activity coordinator and facilitator

·         Development of multicultural programs

·         Participation in interdisciplinary treatment team

·         Development and supervision of volunteer program

·         Public Relations responsibilities to retain volunteer staff

Special People in Northeast, Philadelphia, PA
Habilitation Specialist

·         Total care of six adults with (MR/MH) severe mental and physical challenges

·         Medication Administration

·         Nutrition Management

Women in Transition, Philadelphia, PA
Crisis Counselor

·         Telephone counseling for women in various stages of crisis,

·         Liaison between clients and various social service agencies