Melisha Patterson – CSE Family Facilitator
Melisha is the CSE Family Facilitator for all CSE youth from the NYC downstate area. She works with youth referred to Randolph or Wyndham Lawn residential campuses, along with their families. She began working for New Directions in August of 2018. Happy 3-Year Anniversary, Melisha! She attended SUNY Old Westbury Long Island, NY campus, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Community Health and Human Services.
Melisha describes her position as very interesting and multifaceted, beginning with CSE intake and screening pre-admission, then transitioning to family support after a youth’s admission in one of our residential programs. She especially enjoys the connection made with families while empowering and educating them while children are receiving residential services.
Melisha’s favorite part of working at New Directions is having the opportunity to connect and work with agency employees from all over Western New York, visiting youth on our campuses, and building relationships with families.
Melisha is always direct and honest with families in order to give them the clearest insight into their child’s treatment and progress. She is also a faithful and hard worker. In her free time, Melisha loves going on bike rides and road trips, spending time with family, trying new foods, relaxing at the beach and planning social events for family and friends. A unique fact about Melisha is that she is very allergic to shellfish and breaks out in itchy hives if she eats it…OUCH!!
Melisha, thanks for your dedication to serving children and families!
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