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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
Highlights
  • Group homes
  • Sound judgment
  • Compassionate
  • Experience working with disabled persons
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
  • Group homes
  • CPR certification
  • POST Certification
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Experience
Counselor 04/2015 to Current Children's Home of Stockton Stockton, 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-professional 01/2013 to Current Stockton Unified School District Stockton, 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.  
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Sheriff Correction Officer 05/1990 to 08/2012 Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff San Jose, CA
  • 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.
Treasurer 02/1990 to Current Resurrection Power Ministries Stockton, CA
  • 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 Science 1985 Houghton College Houghton, NY
MA: Business University of Phoenix Lathrop, CA Business
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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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Children's Home of Stockton
  • Stockton Unified School District
  • Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff
  • Resurrection Power Ministries

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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