Denise Velez

Streamlined guidance and coordinated comprehensive care for the neurodiverse and disability community, supporting individuals, families, and professionals with informed living decisions. Managed care planning and referrals across services including funding, in-home help, day habilitation, legal services, medical services, residence options, guardianship support, IEP meeting representation, and Soc

Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and safety planning for individuals and families escaping domestic violence while maintaining a safe, confidential, trauma-informed shelter environment. Conducted intake assessments, facilitated case management, connected clients to legal/medical/social services, and maintained HIPAA-compliant client records.

Oversee daily operations of a long-term residential group home to maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutically appropriate living environment. Supervise direct care staff performance, support service plan goals and interventions, provide medication education and observe self-administration, complete required documentation, and perform crisis intervention as needed while adhering to safety and regul

Provided case management services to approximately 50 middle school students by initiating behavioral interventions for at-risk youth and linking students and families to needed resources. Coordinated student groups and community outreach, led Strengthening Families workshops for 12 families per cycle, facilitated seven Spanish Parent Breakfasts per school year, managed yearly program planning and

Supported families through CFTSS by assisting with updates to a community resources directory and ensuring delivery of social, emergency, and non-emergency services via direct support and referrals. Maintained confidentiality, developed IEPs to support physical and social development, conducted interviews to identify needs, and provided crisis intervention and parenting skill support with interdis

Implemented evidence-based prevention services with fidelity by training students, faculty, and families to recognize mental health signs and risk factors. Maintained program documentation and supported program data collection, reporting, continuous quality improvement, and evaluation.

Delivered direct services for homeless and transitional housing clients by developing housing plans, supporting job searches, and coordinating schedules, services, and housing-related appointments. Completed assessments, performed resident intake, assisted with Social Security/SNAP/General Relief applications, and managed HMIS status updates while providing weekly case management for four transiti

Earned an Associate in Psychology from Hudson County Community College, completed in May 2012.