Jessica Brasil

Student services professional with 12+ years supporting adolescents and young adults in therapeutic, educational, and residential settings. Skilled in vocational planning, student advocacy, crisis intervention, program coordination, and family/staff collaboration.

Transition/Vocational Coordinator at Central Massachusetts Collaborative (2021-11 – Present)

• Coordinate transition and vocational services for students ages 14–22 in a therapeutic day-school setting.
• Partner with teachers, clinicians, families, and administrators to develop transition plans and prepare students for employment, education, and greater independence.
• Coordinate vocational programming, testing, staff meetings, college tours, field trips, and job fairs.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, caseload records, and required service documentation.
• Support vocational curriculum, skill development, and a positive school environment with high student expectations.
• Support state/federal reporting, program purchasing, staff development, and cross-functional program needs.
• Provide crisis support using CPI/nonviolent intervention practices and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.

Residential Counselor at Motivating Youth Recovery (2017-03 – 2021-12)

• Supported adolescents through intake, direct supervision, one-to-one counseling, and daily living needs in a residential recovery setting.
• Led groups on coping skills, relapse prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation.

Residential Clinical Counselor at YouInc (2014-02 – 2017-02)

• Provided therapeutic support to at-risk youth ages 13–18 with behavioral and mental health needs.
• Used intervention and de-escalation strategies to promote safety, development, and community reintegration.
• Advocated for assigned residents and supported school, appointments, transportation, community activities, and daily routines.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Nichols College (2014)