Experience

Friendship Place

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Job Developer/Outreach Specialist

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  As a HVRP (Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program ) Job Developer and Outreach Specialist I currently assist veterans in Va, DC, and MD who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. I locate these individuals on the streets, encampments, through referrals, self certification, and in local shelters. Assisting veterans with securing employment, training, housing, food, mental health referrals is key. As a Job Developer, I partner with employers and other nonprofit organizations and host job fairs for our participants.



Federal Bureau of Prisons

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher/ Federal Law Enforcement Officer

  • Aug 2000 - Jun 2022

  An enthusiastic educator with a unique ability to apply a variety of teaching techniques. Implemented a multitude of theories and subject matters to invoke and enhance the learners experience. Proficient in launching new programs, developing training curriculums, and organizational skills. Other competencies include:*Staff Management *Procedural Development. *Leadership *Operations Administration *Issue Resolution*Team Building *Analytical Skills *Community Outreach *Public Speaking *Program DevelopmentDeveloped a comprehensive training program for the FCI Fort Dix Education DepartmentCoordinated and reviewed educational assessment data as applied to varied learning stylesInstructed Special Needs Learning and Advanced GED Classes in a dynamic environmentDepartment Chair for Job Fairs and other community outreach programsMaintained the highest GED pass rate over twenty times at the largest federal prison in the United StatesSupervised twenty staff members, completed institutional reports, and attended executive meetingsManaged recruiting, training, and the mentoring of volunteers from various colleges and universitiesCoordinated Spanish GED, English as a Second language, and proctored college examinationsExperienced in the instruction of mathematics, interpersonal communication, science, and budgetingEnsured case records for clients and staff were completed with accuracy and efficiencyProvided suicide prevention techniques to include assessment of situations through counseling and referralsMaintained sensitive but unclassified clearance status and annual weapons qualificationsCOLLATERAL POSITIONSDisabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP), CoordinatorJoint Commission Accreditation Health Organization (JCAHO) - Pre-Audit AssistantRe-Entry Affairs Committee, MemberCrisis Support Team, Member

• Retired

  • Aug 2000 - Jun 2022

  Retired from the United States Department of Justice at the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix, New Jersey where I was an educator and law enforcement officer for over 21 years. At the largest federal prison, I was also a Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator, Job Fair Committee Chairperson, and a Re-Entry team member.I have 15 years of state and county service, and experience with Non-Profit organizations such as, Mercer County Community College, Head Start, Feeding 5000, Trenton Board of Education, and Rutgers University. I have worked extensively with veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and other socioeconomic issues.Passion for the veteran community comes naturally due to my familial connection to the United States Armed Forces. Originating from my maternal great grandfather Stephen A. Swails, who was the First Lieutenant in United States Volunteers. Lieutenant Swails made history as the first Africian-American solider promoted to commissioned rank as a combat officer in the United States Army. In addition, my father Joseph T. Jefferson served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and my brother Captain David Jefferson served in Dessert Storm in the United States Army. A native of Willingboro, New Jersey and current resident of Prince George’s County, Maryland. Currently, I am proud to serve the veterans at Friendship Place in Washington DC.