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Brian Cousin
Residence Life Coordinator , Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Location: Newark, NJ United States
Joined: Aug 1st, 2015

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Brian J. Cousin was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. He obtained a BSW from the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University and earned his MSW from Rutgers University�s School of Social Work.

As a student at NSU, Brian participated in an internship at the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority where he assisted in case management and supportive services for clients in the Family Self-Sufficiency program. As an advance-standing student at Rutgers University, Brian completed an internship at the Hoboken University Medical Center - Community Mental
Health Clinic where he worked alongside two special programs, Project Impact and the Clubhouse After-School Program. Both programs provide services to youth and adolescents who reside in Hudson County. Brian also earned a certificate through the Center on Violence Against Women and Children and is also a New Jersey State Certified School Social Worker. Brian previously worked as a Youth Justice Social Worker at the Brownsville Community Justice Center, a community based project of the Center for Court Innovation, where he provides services to justice involved youth and their families in Brooklyn. He recently joined the Rutgers - New Brunswick department of Residence Life as a Residence Life Coordinator.

Additionally, Brian has experience working within the Office of Residence Life and Housing at Norfolk State University and community organizing, most recently serving as a campaign strategist for former Newark�s West Ward Councilman candidate Rashawn Davis. Brian continues to dedicate his life and work to issues revolving around social justice and activism, education and the effort to combat homelessness for youth and adolescents.

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Norfolk State University class of 2013

Undergrad Major: Social Work

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey class of

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I currently work with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey as Residence Life Coordinator
I have 2 years of experience working in the Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration industry.

Youth Justice Social Worker | Brownsville Community Justice Center
From May 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Provide comprehensive case management services to youth and young adults ages 13-24 and their families. Conduct clinical assessments, develop curriculum, and coordinate services for court involved youth.

Social Work Intern - Project Impact | Care Point Health/Hoboken University Medical Center - CMHC
From June 2013 to May 2014 • 1 year(s)
Provided services to clients with fire-setting or sexually abusive behaviors. Co-facilitated weekly groups and provided individual/family therapy for adolescents.

Social Work Intern - The Clubhouse After-school Program | Care Point Health/Hoboken University Medical Center - CMHC
From June 2013 to May 2014 • 1 year(s)
Planned and provided therapeutic activities for patients and completed behavioral observations. Provided case management and facilitated support groups using behavioral modification model.

Student Conduct Officer/Associate Justice | Norfolk State University
From September 2012 to May 2013 • 1 year(s)
Met with students who violated conduct code and assisted in adjudicating cases. Assessed continuation of student enrollment and academic studies.

Social Work Intern | Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
From August 2012 to May 2013 • 1 year(s)
Provided referrals and linkages for education, training, and housing. Co-facilitated support groups and conducted bio-psychosocial assessments.

Resident Advisor | Norfolk State University
From August 2010 to May 2013 • 3 year(s)
Assisted with daily residence hall operations and created monthly educational programs. Enforced university policies and served as mediator and resource for students.

Senior Resident Advisor | Norfolk State University
From August 2011 to May 2012 • 1 year(s)
Assisted Hall Director with residence hall operations and supervised 3 Resident Advisors. Acted as first responder in crisis situations and advocate for residents.

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