Experience

The Children's Home of Reading - Building Kids Lives since 1884

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Present



Apis Services, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Recruiting

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2018



The Children's Home of Reading - Building Kids Lives since 1884

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Human Resources

  • Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

• Director of Human Resources

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

• Human Resources - Residential Resources Coordinator

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2016

  Recruit, interview, hire and schedule employees within a direct care residential program. Partner with local colleges and universities through on-campus career fairs, presentations and interviews. Utilize print advertising, university web sites, internet employment and social media sites to attract qualified candidates.



Providence Community Services, Inc.

• Pottsville, Pennsylvania

• Behavior Specialist / Mobile Therapist

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2015

  Provide BHR Services to children and adolescents in Schuylkill County and surrounding areas. Developed and implemented treatment plans and therapeutic services, provided individual and parental counseling. Provide BHR Services to children and adolescents in Schuylkill County and surrounding areas. Developed and implemented treatment plans and therapeutic services, provided individual and parental counseling.



KidsPeace

• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources - Coordinator, Employment Services

  • Oct 1999 - Jan 2012

  Created and implemented a highly successful recruitment and retention plan for all employees, highlighting internet recruiting and diversity initiatives. Slashed advertising and administrative costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of services. Partnered with colleges and universities through on-campus visits, class presentations and student/intern recruitment.

• Recreation Department Supervisor

  • Jan 1993 - Sep 1999

  Responsible for recreation department employee development and evaluation. Established and implemented orientation and training programs for new employees. Directed and assisted in the day-to-day activities of a large-scale Summer Program. Employed the latest therapeutic activity approaches and incorporated current events, cultural activities, and other social topics into curriculum. Raised funds for several charities.

• Staff Counselor

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 1993

  Provided counseling services to adolescent males and females within a multi-disciplinary environment. Coordinated and implemented an individual counseling program for a residential program. Facilitated group programs with clients, implemented new therapeutic programs and introduced educational resources for clients.