
Tara Lapenna
• Facilitate both group and one-on-one counseling for veterans with a focus on transitioning into the community. •... | New York, New York, United States
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Tara Lapenna’s Location New York, New York, United States
Tara Lapenna’s Expertise • Facilitate both group and one-on-one counseling for veterans with a focus on transitioning into the community. • Provide strategies, guidance and support services to assist homeless veterans in effectively reintegrating themselves into the community. • Responsible for case management and needs assessment; conducted bio-psychosocial assessments. • Refer clients to internal/external resources as per individualized needs.• Coordinated and oversaw workshops focusing on pairing the caregiving community with stress management professionals. • Handled all aspects of case management. Provided individualized needs assessment in conjunction with a Supported Housing program serving Westchester County. • Attended meetings and conferences pertaining to various social work topics including Call to Action and healthcare issues for seniors.• Supervised and cared for a group of females, ages 18 to 21, on the Autism Spectrum. • Attended to the full range of educational, vocational, physical, social and emotional needs of all students. • Accompanied individuals during off-site field trips ensuring their safety and well-being. • Completed daily logs, incident reports and progress notes. • Responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the residential facility.• Gained broad knowledge of substance abuse counseling and mental health counseling. • Worked closely with adult men, ages 18 to 65 years, with developmental disabilities/disorders and suffering from alcoholism/substance abuse. • Assisted in facilitating group counseling sessions focusing on psychoeducational needs and teaching daily living skills. • Observed and closely monitored the full range of client behaviors. • Learned how to utilize the DSM-IV-TR manual.Served as an advocate to individuals who have developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities.Served as an advocate to individuals who have developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities.
Tara Lapenna’s Current Industry VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
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Lapenna’s Prior Industry
Abilities First, Inc.
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Alzheimer's Association
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Ulster Greene ARC
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Anderson Center for Autism
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Westchester Independent Living Center
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VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
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Work Experience

VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
Social Work Intern
Tue Sep 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun May 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Westchester Independent Living Center
Social Work Intern
Mon Sep 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri May 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Anderson Center for Autism
Residential Program Specialist
Fri Jun 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Dec 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ulster Greene ARC
Volunteer
Tue Nov 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jun 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Alzheimer's Association
Volunteer
Fri Jul 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Aug 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Abilities First, Inc.
Intern
Sun May 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Aug 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)