Jocelyn Flores
- Part-time Faculty
Education
MSW, Baylor University
BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Baylor University
Professional Credentials
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor
National Association of Social Workers
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
North American Association of Christians in Social Work
Society for Social Work and Research
Research Interests
- Child welfare policy
- Immigrant and refugee mental health
- Best practices for trauma-informed acculturation and school adjustment of immigrant youth
Background
Prof. Flores has worked in varying fields within child welfare including as an investigator and social worker providing mental health consultations during forensic interviews and Problematic Sexual Behavior-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (PSB-CBT) and Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) services. Additionally, she has developed and presented content to heighten awareness about online sexual exploitation of youth. Currently, Prof. Flores is a social worker in Chelsea High School where she provides crisis management, mental health coordination, and individual counseling to students that are newly arrived to the United States.
