Counseling, Coaching, Education & Skill Enhancement
Joseph Cirino, MSSA, LISW-S
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JOSEPH CIRINO, MSSA, LISW-S
Clinical Supervisor
Phone: 440.423.5870
Address: 8430 Mayfield Rd., STE 210
Chesterland, Ohio
44026
EDUCATION
Cleveland State University
Degree: Social Work
Case Western Reserve, Mandel School of Social Work
Degree: Masters of Science & Social Administration
Notre Dame College
Degree: Special Education, Mild to Moderate
WORK HISTORY
DRAGONFLY BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, LLC
Owner/Founder of Private Practice | Chesterland, Ohio | September 2020 - Current
Dragonfly Behavioral Services is a comprehensive solution to mental health and learning needs for adults, children and families. Specializing in Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Children and Adolescents with interpersonal, social and emotional challenges, and clients with Autism and Learning Disabilities Complementary therapeutic modalities which include; Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness, Social/Emotional Learning (SEL), Trauma-Informed Care, art expression Expertise of expanding a child's set of abilities to help support or compensate for their identified disability.
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF THE WESTERN RESERVE
Vocational Teacher/Intervention Specialist | Chardon, Ohio | August 2017 - Current
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Provided ongoing mental health and Social/Emotional interventions to students with special needs
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Responsible for coordinating & developing multiple community work sites, school district teams, community agencies, and several school district transportation services in the delivery of the ESCWR Job Training Program EAST
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Provides school staff training in the areas of mental health and teaching strategies for students with learning disabilities
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Leader of a team of 5 job coaches in the specific IEP learning goals and objectives as well as post secondary transitional plans and actives for my students
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Create and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
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Google Classroom and Zoom Learning Environments
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GEAUGA COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
School Social Worker | Chardon, Ohio | January 2013 - May 2017
Provided social work services according to IEP/Medicaid billing to several collaborating school districts in the Geauga County area.
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ETR assessment/Mental Health Assessment using SCICA
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Individual and group counseling using evidence based practices
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Progress monitoring/Response to Intervention (RTI)
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Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) consultant to multiple school districts Created strategies to meet the needs of social/emotionally challenged students
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Educator of the evidenced-based "BOTVIN Life-Skills" program
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Provided teacher, staff, and caregiver trainings in the areas of social/emotional learning and how it impacts their learning potential.
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CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Social Worker | Cleveland, Ohio | August 2008 - June 2011
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Special education/ETR assessment and observation
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District-wide Homicidal/Suicidal crisis responder to 5000 students District behavioral/mental health expert
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Provided group and individual counseling
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Lead member of several Student Support Teams (SST)
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Response to Intervention (RTI)
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Parent education, liaison and advocacy
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Developed several programs for At-Risk students
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Facilitated Court Recidivism Reduction Program
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BELLEFAIRE JCB
School Based Therapist | Cleveland, Ohio | January 2005 - January 2008
Provided individual and family counseling
Provided evidence based modalities
Comprehensive case management services
Culturally based practice
SWOT analysis for school safety and climate
Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
State of Ohio: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) Current
State of Ohio: Student Pupil Service License (5 year) Current
State of Ohio: Intervention Specialist, Mild to Moderate Current
Trauma Informed Care (TLC) Childhood Trauma Practitioner (CTP)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through The Institute For Creative Mindfulness, an approved EMDRIA training facility
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LEADERSHIP ROLES
Communications Director, Ohio School Social Workers Association (OSSWA), 2000-2004 Coordinated & developed an instructional video for Mentor School District's anti-bulling program Operation Respect, founded by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary. 2000