1. Aysia Octavia Rivera
linkedin.com/in/aysiarivera
(570) 213-1905
aysiarivera23@gmail.com
A highlymotivatedMental HealthProfessional withfive yearsof experience workingin homelessshelters, grouphomes,
inpatient hospitals, and nonprofit. Values organizations that work with youth on individual case basis. Seeking a
company that values the need for trauma informed care and empathizes with the resiliency of youth in the mental
health setting.
EXPERIENCE
CovenantHouse NewYork NewYork, NY
ResidentAdviser December 2015-present
Supportyouththroughcounselingandobtaininglongterm transitionalhousingforyouth
Collaborate withYouthDevelopmentand Leadworkshops
Human TraffickingTeamAdvocate
Office of Mental Health Elmira, NY
Elmira Psychiatric Hospital August2015-present
Mental HealthTherapyAide
Initiatedprogramthatwasadoptedby treatmentteam
Lead therapeuticandrecreationgroups
Encouragedyouthto communicate anddeescalate during crisis
The MentorNetwork Hackettstown, NJ
DirectSupportProfessional May 2015-September 2015
Coordinatedandorganizedhouseholdactivities,providedtransportationforclients
Establishedtherapeuticrapportthroughdirectcare servicesto at riskyouth
Createdprogramschedule
Providence CommunityServices East Stroudsburg, PA
TherapeuticSupportSpecialist December2014-August 2015
Accomplishedtreatmentplangoals;revisednew treatmentplan
Devisedtreatmentplan withinterdisciplinaryteam
Implemented behavioral interventionindicatedintreatmentplan
National Eating DisordersAssociation NewYork, NY
Helpline Intern March 2013-August2013
Provided empathy,reflective listening,supportandencouragement onHotline
Pace UniversityDysonCollege ofArts and Sciences NewYork, NY
Bachelorsin Psychology,May 2014 May 2014
VOLUNTEER
Women'sResource Center,hotlinevolunteer Big Brothers Big Sisters,bigsistervolunteer
Elmhurst Hospital,tutor volunteer Broome Street Academy,tutor volunteer
ACTIVITIES
