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I'm seeking a challenging position that would enable me to utilies my extensive skills in youth development, counseling, and program management

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Work history

Forestdale July 2007 to the present
Director of Vocational Services

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Responsible for the daily operations and supervision of program Fathering Specialists and administrative staff members.

Oversight of client recruitment, assessment, enrollment, case management of services, workshop development and facilitation.

Manages workforce/educational/career
development services, coordinates career planning and occupational skills training.

Provides hands-on supervision, coaching and professional development workshops for staff.
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YWCA of Queens July 2006 to July 2007
Project Manager/Employment Coordinator

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Managed all workforce/career development services and facilitates career planning and occupational skills classes.

Responsible for the recruitment, orientation, supervision and performance evaluation of 3 program instructors and 1 Learning Support Specialist.

Cultivated and maintained a
network of employers with whom program participants can secure employment and internships.

Developed suitable job opportunities for program participant placement based on skills, background, levels of education and area of training and certification.

Conducted ongoing market research to determine areas of employer demand.

Established relationships with businesses interested in customized workplace training.

Provided program participants with job search services, including resume writing and interview preparation.

Responsible for case management of participant files in relation to employment/career services.

Managed the administration and evaluation process of job readiness/career assessments.

Develops and Maintain a computer database of employment prospects, internships, web job search sites

Coordinated Special workforce Events for program participants.
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South Bronx Economic Development July 2005 to July 2006
Placement Coordinator

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Provided administrative and task supervision for three youth counselors.

Responsible for coordinating internship/job development services for approximately 150 at-risk high school students.

Developed curriculum and Conduct work force development/career exploration workshops and
seminars.

Interviewed, counseled, and provided support to students regarding workplace/career issues and concerns.

Managed the student stipend program.
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Freeport Public School District September 2004 to July 2005
Naval Science Instructor

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Managed an enrollment of approximately 110 (NJROTC) cadets Grades 9-12.

Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as Naval History, Oceanography, Leadership, Naval Operation/Organization, and Seamanship.

Planned, scheduled, and administered
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Mental Health Association of NYC October 2002 to October 2004
EmploymentSpecialist/Cognitive Remediation Specialist

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Provided case management, VESID / vocational assessment services, benefits counseling and internship/supported employment placement services for SPMI and MICA consumers.

Managed consumer internship Program, and coordinated internship site supports.

Facilitated
outreach/orientation/individual/group vocational counseling sessions.

Administered cognitive remediation therapy sessions to enhance consumer focus and decision-making skills.

Managed approximately 20-25 supported employment consumer caseload.
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Samaritan Village February 2000 to November 2002
Addictions Case Manager II

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Provided substance abuse screening, bio-psycho-social assessment, and treatment planning to men and women in an intensive outpatient setting.

Conducted individual psychotherapy, group counseling sessions, and crisis intervention.

Facilitated psycho-education groups, vocational-readiness
workshops, and coordinated outreach services.

Prepared HRA STARS, TANF, VESID, TASC, state and federal Parole and Probation progress reports.

Managed 30-40 client caseload.
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Education

CONNECT Inistitute February 2008 to May 2008
Domestic Violence - Batterer Intervention Facilitator
National Anger Management Association February 2008 to May 2008
Anger Management Specialist Group Facilitator

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University of Buffalo - Buffalo, NY August 2004 to September 2004
Job Development/Job Coaching
central texas college, killeen, tx January 1995 to December 1997
Sociology

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