ra'ana hinton

* Organized documents and evidence for case files * Entered case file information into database * Communicated with outside agencies to obtain necessary case documents

* Plan and implement lessons for caseload of 8-10 students, ages 10-13, with behavioral, developmental, and learning disabilities * Provided direct supervision and assistance over school store managed by students * Maintain and collect academic tracking and demographic documents * Plan and present family engagement workshops and community based events * Create and implement recruitment strategies for AmeriCorps program * Plan and attended organizations and universities’ career fairs and open houses

* District 9 Sex Offender Management Unit Intern * Interact with parole officers and counselors to learn and understand the daily functions of a parole officer * Observe interviews to understand the process offenders undergo and to gain knowledge of the parole process * Observe interactions between parole officers and parolees to understand the relationship dynamics between officer and parolee * Read parole administrative manual to learn and understand parameters of parole supervision as well as policies/procedures

* Provide effective training, supervision, and performance evaluations of staff * Maintain program operations and facilitate program development to meet the needs of the members * Follow all human resources practices including recruiting, interviewing, corrective actions when needed, and on-going training to increase retention * Maintain annual budget as required, including monthly reports, expense planning and accurate calculation, and reporting of activity in addition to ensuring the integrity of members’ finances * Ensures compliance with all agency policy, procedures, and licensing standards

* Conduct intake assessments for inmates in Bergen County Jail to determine inmate needs prior to being released * Schedule weekly meetings with ex-offenders to discuss needs and progress after release * Plan and implement financial/credit counseling to inmates in Bergen County Jail * Assist ex-offenders with resume building and job seeking to obtain employment * Assist ex-offenders with enrolling to health insurance and other benefits(food stamps, general assistance,etc.) to improve well-being

* Provide individual, family, and group counseling to children/adolescents and their families in the Family Connections’ Family Crisis Intervention Program and Outreach To At Risk Youth Program * Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments in order to develop a treatment plan with goals to address * Maintain a high level of direct client service by maintaining caseload documentation (e.g., treatment plans, progress notes) * Collaborate with community agencies and programs in order to provide supportive concrete services

* Provide in-community based services to at risk youth with emotional, behavioral, learning or developmental disabilities * Plan and implement plan of care with activities designed for personal growth, independence, and self confidence * Conduct recreational activities to enhance socialization skills * Assist clients in meeting personal goals and aspirations based on intervention plans * Maintain weekly progress notes and monthly reports

* Develop and implement training programs for members to maintain records of their progress * Advocate for members to ensure most appropriate education, employment, and recreation opportunities * Maintain the development, implementation, and follow up of members’ annual treatment plan goals to ensure members’ progress * Administer medication and schedule routine medical follow ups to ensure members’ health, safety, and welfare

* Maintain classroom control in various grades while improving students leadership skills for class discussions, group activities and class work * Assign class work and homework to help expand teachers time for lesson planning * Implement teachers’ lesson plans to help student improve in Mathematics, English, Science, and Social Studies

* Educated new students about the school’s various resources and student offices at Saint Peter’s University * Mentored and advocated students to support and help them through daily college experiences * Engaged students weekly through social/educational discussions to motivate participation in workshops and extracurricular activities

* Team Walker Site * Provide tutoring support and help improve students’ academic skills and relationships amongst their peers * Support students in various subjects like Writing, Reading, Science, Social Studies and Science to improve academic skills * Mentor students in the 8th through 10th grade by exhibiting maturity and leadership skills

Minor in Psychology Activities and Societies: Pavo Society, Fashion and Modeling Entertainment club , Americas Read