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COUNSELOR
Summary
Retired Sheriff Correctional Officer, Reliable Milieu Counselor for trouble youth, Para professional/Special Education Assistant for Autistic and Special needs children. Skilled in direct supervision, activity planning and organization. Thrives in high-stress professional environments. Dedicated to delivering the highest quality of compassionate care and service
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Experience
Counselor 04/2015 to CurrentTorrance UnifiedTorrance , CA
- Actively supervise and interact with group of youth in daily activities according to structured schedule.
- Facilitate activities as needed.
- Intervene with youth in milieu as needed to encourage healthy, adaptive behavior.
- Set and enforce consequences for disruptive behavior.
- Instruct youth on daily living skills including.but not limited to, chores and personal hygiene.
- Be a positive role model.
- Ensure basic needs of youth are met, including physical and emotional.
- Function as member of team, and support and be accountable to all staff.
- Provide input on procedures and all resident issues, including planning, intervention strategies.
- Administer medication and complete required documentation.
Special Education Assistant/Para-professional01/2013 to CurrentElwynSanta Clarita , CA
- Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
- Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned teacher.
- Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher.
- Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
Sheriff Correction Officer05/1990 to 08/2012University Of FloridaGainesville , FL
- Escort inmates from their cells to dining rooms, classrooms, hospitals, chapels, and work areas.
- Search prisoners for contraband.
- Patrol buildings and grounds, checklocks, windows, bars, and gates to prevent escapes.
- Transport inmates from one housing unit to another, adhering to departmental policy.
- Maintain detailed log; write crime reports.
- Counsel individuals and groups on prison rules and listen to their complaints and needs.
- Suicide intervention.
- Work closely with mental health staff.
- Background in hostage negotiations- CIRT (Critical Incident Response Team).
- Team Leader for ERT (Emergency Response Team) which involved extracting uncooperative inmates from their cells.
- Training instructor for P.R.I.D.E.
- Trained in the use of guns, handcuffs, and other restraint equipment.
Treasurer02/1990 to CurrentGlobal Partners LpMilford , CT
- Direct financial planning, procurement, and investment of funds for organization.
- Analyze financial records.
- Forecast future financial position and budget requirements.
- Advise management on investments and loans for short- and long-range financial plans.
- Prepare financial reports.
- Develop policies and procedures for accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science1985Houghton CollegeCity, State
MA: BusinessUniversity of PhoenixCity, StateBusiness
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Finance/accounts payable/receivable/payroll/reporting
- Strong Administrative Office Skills/Typing
- Strong writing and grammar
- Regulatory compliance
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School Attended
- Houghton College
- University of Phoenix
Job Titles Held:
- Counselor
- Special Education Assistant/Para-professional
- Sheriff Correction Officer
- Treasurer
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science 1985
MA : Business
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