Ruth Midianga
Youth Engagement Social Worker
- Role
- Youth Engagement Social Worker at Center for Justice Innovation
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ruth Midianga
I am a social worker with over four years of experience assisting adolescents and…
Experience
Youth Engagement Social Worker
Oct 2024 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US
Conducted comprehensive clinical psychosocial assessments for youth offenders referred for mental health and substance use treatment services.• Provided case management to justice-involved youth (ages 17–24) in both community and correctional settings, coordinating individualized treatment plans to reduce barriers to care.• Monitored participants\' progress in mental health treatment through daily reports, ensured medication adherence, and facilitated weekly toxicology screenings.• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, healthcare providers, and families to exchange clinical information and support wraparound service planning.• Evaluated participants’ eligibility for mental health services based on financial, legal, and psychosocial criteria.• Delivered one-on-one support using motivational interviewing techniques, offering emotional guidance, and fostering client engagement in treatment.
Education
New Jersey City University
Bachelor's degree, Public Health Education and Promotion
2016 — 2020
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Master's degree, Social Work
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