Cierra Schultz

Classes taught: Social Problems: Race/Class/Gender; Trauma & Intervention

Adjunct Professor, Social Work Department at Salve Regina University (2023-09 – Present)

Classes taught: Social Problems: Race/Class/Gender; Trauma & Intervention

• Develop and implement course curriculum within the NASW Social Work Competencies and Code of Ethics to students within the guidelines of the accreditation council.
• Maintain office hours to meet with students as necessary outside of class hours for support and guidance.
• Attend and contribute to department meetings as request upon the department.
• Collaborate with administration to maintain educational curriculum and classroom development within the University mission.
• Attend and supervise department specific events to support students beyond the classroom in furthering their leadership in the social work profession.

Clinical Supervisor of Youth & Family Services, HBTS at Perspectives Corporation (2023-05 – Present)

• Guide and supervise the work of Behavior Technicians by setting clear expectations and monitoring progress.
• Collaborate and honor skills and input of employees.
• Conduct and oversee and the HBTS Treatment Plan.
• Analyze behavioral data to report on the goals and objectives of a client during renewals and progress reports as required.
• Observe and supervise all Behavior Technicians assigned to each Treatment Plan as outlined in the standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with all collateral agencies and providers.
• Maintain and ensure treatment and case records remain current.
• Ensure that the Agency policies and procedures are implemented correctly amongst all supervisees.
• Serve on committees as agency representative.
• Assist in staff management and leadership, providing training and mentoring to new and existing employees.

Functional Family Therapist at Child & Family Services (2022-09 – 2023-04)

Maintain a caseload of 10-12 families at a time throughout Rhode Island providing the evidence-based model of Functional Family Therapy.

• Provide On-Call support to families as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to serve families impacted by behavioral and mental health stressors, truancy, and trauma.
• Meet with families once a week to provide clinical in-home sessions to improve family dynamics and family functioning.

Intake Coordinator at Child and Family Services (2021-10 – 2022-09)

• Manage and review referrals for family preservation programs and residential services.
• Manage and organize weekly census for family preservation programs and residential services.
• Authorization coordination with DCYF (Department of Children, Youth, and Families)
• Communicate with community organizations and facilitate multidisciplinary clinical meetings to review referrals and cases amongst programs.
• Coordination of care support.
• Research and provide knowledge on referral treatment histories.
• Manage and coordinate schedules and interviews for potential cases.

Clinical Case Manager of Residential Services at Child and Family Services (2020-11 – 2021-01)

• Manage the clinical functioning and therapeutic environment of three residential group homes.
• Facilitate programs and meetings with residents to grow relationships.
• Implement life skills and coordinate job hunts for youth.
• Manage and meet the emotional and physical needs of adolescent youth.
• Establish community relationships and connections to obtain donations and programs for youth.
• Manage schedules of up to 14 youth at a time
• Response to crisis and crisis interventions
• Provide flexibility, calm demeanor, and problem-solving skills in times of crisis.

Adapted Program Coordinator at Newport County YMCA (2017-08 – 2022-09)

• Develop and implement a life skills curriculum adapted to participants of all abilities.
• Facilitate and develop inclusion-based programs for participants, both children and adult specific, for further enrichment, growth, and normalcy
• Manage and maintain behavior, medical and education plans.
• Supervise and support staff using strengths based and enthusiastic approaches.
• De-escalate crisis situations through CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) models.
• Coordinate and facilitate staff development trainings to build upon strengths and encourage independent and group growth (Certifications: CPR Certification; CPI Training)

Master of Science in Social Work in Social Work – Simmons University (2023-05)

Bachelor of Science in Social Work in Social Work – Salve Regina University (2020-05)

Coursework in Social Work – Salve Regina University (2017-09 – 2017-12)