Giovanna Ricciardi

Responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating support programs for schools in the council area with the aim to enhance the wellbeing of students and staff.

• Successfully led the implementation of an educational relinking program funded and designed by the Chilean Ministry of Education which main objective was to re-engage students who dropped out of the educational system
• Supported kindergartens in the Council are to ensure their internal regulations were meeting the standards set by the Chilean Education regulations
• Developed and successfully implemented a number of protocols for the schools in the Council area as required by the Chilean Ministry of Education

Responsible for the development and implementation of violence prevention programs, case management and referrals.

• Manage caseload of individual and groups students, designed systemic actions and intervention plans based on early detection and psychoeducational interventions and systematic monitoring of individual students
• Successfully designed, implemented programs and facilitated multiple workshops and other activities aimed at promoting co-existence and prev

Responsible for the development, implementation and promotion of supporting learning environments in kindergartens within the local government area.

• Acted as Director of Education overseeing 8 kindergartens within the Council area for 6 months and successfully led the team of Education Unit Directors
• Created, socialised and implemented the four protective protocols mandated by the Ministry of Early Childhood Education: Child Abuse, Rights Violation, Accident and Abuse between adults in the educational community
• Successfully implemented a Mental health Program for 150 kindergarten employees
• Created performance evaluations for key positions such as Director of Education, Teacher, Nursery Technician, etc

Responsible for implementing a Government psychosocial program focused on providing comprehensive and regular support to the most vulnerable people within the local community and their families.

• Promoted the strengthening and development of personal and family resources, skills and abilities necessary to improve their living conditions through collaborative partnerships and coordination with local networks and communities
• Promoted and supported the development and fulfillment of family goals through a Family Development Psychosocial Intervention

• Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
• Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving strategies and building resilience within the family unit.
• Delivered counseling services to families and individuals (children and adults) dealing with familial issues.