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ASSOCIATE CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR
Experience
Associate Correctional Counselor, 01/2016 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Responsible for supervising and training Correctional Counselor and subordinates in the performance of tasks related to correctional counseling, guidance, and information and referral services; provides a full range of social services to adult inmate population; and maintains high standards or work objectives
  • Provide guidance and counseling to institutional inmates including structured recreational activities;
  • Provide input into the planning and coordination of inmate activities and functions, evaluating performance of operations within a housing unit, such as security procedures and rehabilitation programming
  • Complete and ensure quality control of inmate related issues such as progress reports, treatment plans, transfer recommendations, and various correspondence with law enforcement officials
  • Facilitate psycho-educational and behavioral modification groups, using the approved curriculum
  • Support the maintenance and enhancement of security within the unit and institution, by extensive contact with adult inmates
  • Strategic Highlights
  • Recognized for successfully cultivating strategic rehabilitation, training and education plans that assisted inmates earn GEDs or enroll in college classes, acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to get jobs and re-enter society
Juvenile Counselor, 10/2014 to 01/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Managed a caseload of juvenile offenders in housing unit, preparing psychosocial reports and utilizing evidence based and best practices to affect behavioral change
  • Responsibilities included providing safety, security, custodial care, discipline and surveillance of incarcerated juveniles assigned to any living unit, including guidance, crisis intervention and re-direction of juveniles in connection with their attitudes, conduct and relationships
  • Worked collaboratively with the agency and institution staff, assisting in meeting the physical, psychological, educational and emotional needs of the residents
  • Developed and implemented programming, while helping to maintain a positive culture within the resident population;
  • Completed intakes, supported group or individual counseling, including discharge planning;
  • Supported the development of care plans with residents and referring agents, addressing mental and physical health or residents and other special needs;
  • Supervised and documented residents' daily living routine; such as meals, recreational activities, housekeeping, work projects, educational programs and personal hygiene;
  • Led group meetings with residents for the purpose of orientation and resolution of issues that arise between youth at the correctional facility
  • Trained and performed Safe Crisis Management techniques on youth clients, maintaining written logs of daily activities, including incident reports, progress reports and other communication material as needed
  • Strategic Highlights
  • Established Leadership Program and fostered positive and influential relationships with at-risk and troubled youth, providing them with helpful mentoring and guidance
Educational Director of Child Care, 10/2004 to 01/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Provided management and leadership in the provision of state licensed, year round pre-school and school age child care services, with an enrolment of children at the K-12 levels, from low-income and culturally diverse backgrounds
  • The primary responsibility being ensuring an equitable, safe and inclusive environment for children, teachers and parents, while leading staff in implementing a developmentally age appropriate curriculum
  • Established and fulfilled public relations strategy and marketing, to include an online monthly newsletter, to ensure growth and success of preschool and after school programs
  • Prepared budgets, coordinated with other departments of agencies to assure maximum services, and maintains inventories in accordance with local policies
  • Provided student and parent counselling sessions, addressing all student concerns including academic placement, family, disciplinary and scheduling issues
  • Planned and developed instructional methods and content for student activity programs, with emphasis on respect, participation and teamwork;
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, setting performance goals and objectives;
  • Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials, evaluating and standardizing curricula, and to determine areas where improvement is needed;
  • Developed lesson plans and taught English, Reading and Resource Math curriculum at the K-12 levels, based on a variety of instructional techniques and technologies;
  • Organized off-site events and community service projects, to bring a well-rounded approach to students education, highlighting student's progress and creating an avenue for feedback; Strategic Highlights
  • Recognized for entrepreneurial spirit, leading students to high academic achievement and maintaining exceptional school culture
  • Resolved academic and behavioral problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support
  • Worked with underserved community to understand needs and provide resources to alleviate the stress of lack
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Executive Sales Associate, 09/2000 to 10/2005
Company Name – City, State
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Urban Studies, 2006
Hunter College, City University of New York - City
Summary

PROFILE Innovative, highly driven and passionate teaching professional with over 15 years' experience in educational guidance, counseling, basic skills preparation, workforce development and community partnerships. Astute administrator, with strong expertise in planning, developing and implementation of all program components in the area of early childhood development, adult education, juvenile and correctional services. Transformational leader, recognized for creating an engaging and challenging learning environment, conducive to the highest level of student academic achievement. Strength in building and mentoring motivated, teachers to achieve academic goals and exemplary performance. Bringing forth dedication, skill and desire to positively impact the lives of children.

Highlights
  • Curriculum Planning and Development
  • Classroom Evaluation Methods
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Tools: Microsoft Office 365 Suite
  • Child care, Public relations
  • Counselling, Reading
  • Crisis Intervention, Rehabilitation
  • Crisis Management, Safety
  • Customer Service, Social services
  • Direction, Strategy
  • Discharge planning, Strategic
  • Educational programs, Structured Recreation
  • English, Supervising
  • Teaching
  • Law enforcement, Written
  • Leadership
  • Lesson plans
  • Mentoring
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Hunter College, City University of New York

Job Titles Held:

  • Associate Correctional Counselor
  • Juvenile Counselor
  • Educational Director of Child Care
  • Executive Sales Associate

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Urban Studies , 2006

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