Experience

Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey

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

• DVRS Employment Specialist

  • Sep 2017 - Present



LaGuardia Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator/Senior Case Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

  (YAJP) 2/12 – 11/12 ∙ supervised (3) staff members. ∙ encouraged community involvement by conducting presentations and speaking before residents. ∙ met with community leaders to discuss goals and viable methods of increasing accomplishments. ∙ developed staff competence through individual and group training. ∙ Case management, follow up, and regular meetings with staff. ∙ provided weekly and monthly reports to Department of Probation as well as LaGuardia Community… Show more (YAJP) 2/12 – 11/12 ∙ supervised (3) staff members. ∙ encouraged community involvement by conducting presentations and speaking before residents. ∙ met with community leaders to discuss goals and viable methods of increasing accomplishments. ∙ developed staff competence through individual and group training. ∙ Case management, follow up, and regular meetings with staff. ∙ provided weekly and monthly reports to Department of Probation as well as LaGuardia Community College. ∙ participated and organized volunteer events within the community. ∙ assisted with educational instruction and referrals for GED testing. ∙ provided work readiness instruction workshops with the use of Career Zone web site as well as other web sites. ∙ supervised and maintained data entry and follow up of all participant milestones and goals accomplishments. ∙ generated weekly and monthly activity reports on each participant stipend received. ∙ provided distribution and follow up reports of all Metro Cards incentive. ∙ participated in various training and supportive workshops at the Department of Probation with management and staff. ∙ provided outreach workshops and recruitment efforts at the Department of Probation Office. ∙ oversee the collection and analysis of data relating to participant, program completion, job placement, educational achievement, And overall enrollment/retention and progress while participating in program.

• Coordinator

  • 2012 - 2012



Praxis Housing Initiative, Inc

• Director, Workforce Development

  • Sep 2007 - Oct 2009

  met with community leaders to discuss goals and viable methods of increasing accomplishments. ∙ formulated effective treatment plans for HIV/Homeless Adults and Alcohol/Substance Abusers that facilitated client’s progress. ∙ developed staff competence through individual and group training. ∙ supervised (4) staff members at four different site locations. ∙ data entry for clients referred for vocational services. ∙ followed up on the Metro Cards distribution for all sites. … Show more met with community leaders to discuss goals and viable methods of increasing accomplishments. ∙ formulated effective treatment plans for HIV/Homeless Adults and Alcohol/Substance Abusers that facilitated client’s progress. ∙ developed staff competence through individual and group training. ∙ supervised (4) staff members at four different site locations. ∙ data entry for clients referred for vocational services. ∙ followed up on the Metro Cards distribution for all sites. ∙ met with each staff member for supervision on a weekly basis. ∙ reviewed all data entry for clients on weekly and monthly basis. ∙ provided work readiness workshops and curriculum development material to staff for use with clients. ∙ developed monthly and quarterly reports for funders on outcomes, such as, job placement, educational referrals, vocational placement and/or internship participation. ∙ organized field trips incentive events. ∙ organized career fair event. ∙ supervised and trained staff with the use of two different data management systems, i.e. Foothold, Awards Data Management System, and AIDS Institute Reporting System (AIRS). Charles Lewis Page #2 ∙ generated weekly and monthly activity reports and annual staff evaluations. ∙ developed client job bank list for employment referrals. ∙ developed corrective action plans for staff supervision and training. ∙ participated in regularly scheduled management meetings. Show less met with community leaders to discuss goals and viable methods of increasing accomplishments. ∙ formulated effective treatment plans for HIV/Homeless Adults and Alcohol/Substance Abusers that facilitated client’s progress. ∙ developed staff competence through individual and group training. ∙ supervised (4) staff members at four different site locations. ∙ data entry for clients referred for vocational services. ∙ followed up on the Metro Cards distribution for all sites. … Show more met with community leaders to discuss goals and viable methods of increasing accomplishments. ∙ formulated effective treatment plans for HIV/Homeless Adults and Alcohol/Substance Abusers that facilitated client’s progress. ∙ developed staff competence through individual and group training. ∙ supervised (4) staff members at four different site locations. ∙ data entry for clients referred for vocational services. ∙ followed up on the Metro Cards distribution for all sites. ∙ met with each staff member for supervision on a weekly basis. ∙ reviewed all data entry for clients on weekly and monthly basis. ∙ provided work readiness workshops and curriculum development material to staff for use with clients. ∙ developed monthly and quarterly reports for funders on outcomes, such as, job placement, educational referrals, vocational placement and/or internship participation. ∙ organized field trips incentive events. ∙ organized career fair event. ∙ supervised and trained staff with the use of two different data management systems, i.e. Foothold, Awards Data Management System, and AIDS Institute Reporting System (AIRS). Charles Lewis Page #2 ∙ generated weekly and monthly activity reports and annual staff evaluations. ∙ developed client job bank list for employment referrals. ∙ developed corrective action plans for staff supervision and training. ∙ participated in regularly scheduled management meetings. Show less



Wildcat Services Corporation

• SOS Clinical Counselor

  • Oct 2006 - Aug 2007

  provided individual, group and family counseling. ∙ developed intake material, obtained psychosocial, and provided clinical counseling sessions. ∙ conducted vocational seminars to inform students of program’s targeted skill enhancement. ∙ developed field trips incentives to assist students with the ability to recognize various employment occupations. ∙ developed on site a one day Olympic event incentive for students and staff participation. ∙ collaborated with teachers to… Show more provided individual, group and family counseling. ∙ developed intake material, obtained psychosocial, and provided clinical counseling sessions. ∙ conducted vocational seminars to inform students of program’s targeted skill enhancement. ∙ developed field trips incentives to assist students with the ability to recognize various employment occupations. ∙ developed on site a one day Olympic event incentive for students and staff participation. ∙ collaborated with teachers to coordinate program development for youth age 12 to 18 of age. Show less provided individual, group and family counseling. ∙ developed intake material, obtained psychosocial, and provided clinical counseling sessions. ∙ conducted vocational seminars to inform students of program’s targeted skill enhancement. ∙ developed field trips incentives to assist students with the ability to recognize various employment occupations. ∙ developed on site a one day Olympic event incentive for students and staff participation. ∙ collaborated with teachers to… Show more provided individual, group and family counseling. ∙ developed intake material, obtained psychosocial, and provided clinical counseling sessions. ∙ conducted vocational seminars to inform students of program’s targeted skill enhancement. ∙ developed field trips incentives to assist students with the ability to recognize various employment occupations. ∙ developed on site a one day Olympic event incentive for students and staff participation. ∙ collaborated with teachers to coordinate program development for youth age 12 to 18 of age. Show less



Federation Employment Guidance Service

• Youth Development Specialist

  • Sep 2002 - Oct 2006



Federation Employment Guidance Service

• Supervisor/Case Manager

  • Dec 1997 - Oct 2001

  Coached/supervised staff members and youth organizers; managed projects and budgets. ∙ encouraged community involvement by conducting presentations and speaking before residents. ∙ met with community leaders to discuss goals and viable methods of increasing accomplishments. ∙ developed staff competence through individual and group training. ∙ Advised employees on updated Vocational Service policies and procedures in accordance with Agency's overall mission. ∙ completed… Show more Coached/supervised staff members and youth organizers; managed projects and budgets. ∙ encouraged community involvement by conducting presentations and speaking before residents. ∙ met with community leaders to discuss goals and viable methods of increasing accomplishments. ∙ developed staff competence through individual and group training. ∙ Advised employees on updated Vocational Service policies and procedures in accordance with Agency's overall mission. ∙ completed participant intake and trained staff with the use of (ACMS) Automated Case Management System. ∙ provided case management services to case load of 15-30 young adult participants between the ages of 16-24 years of age. ∙ created monthly reports and evaluations of staff case loads. ∙ supervised graduate intern and (4) case managers. ∙ assisted with the development of work readiness curriculum. ∙ developed (FEGS) annual Summer Youth Olympic events. ∙ assisted with participant referrals for vocational training, job placement, job search, home visit and follow up services. ∙ escorted participant to field trips, job fairs, and various other vocational interest programs, i.e. HSBC, Federal Reserve Bank, and the Carpenters Union training facility. ∙ administered T.A.B.E. test and reviewed background information to assess participant academic level. ∙ followed up with employers, participant and vocational training programs for retention. ∙ participated in various support and training exercises throughout the country of the United States. ∙ provided work readiness and vocational workshops at (OCFS)-Office of Children and Family Services, site location in the Bronx, NY. ∙ developed Computer Training Curriculum outline for learning Microsoft Office & Excel and assisted participants with developing a career plan through the use of Career Zone web site. Charles Lewis Page #3 Show less Coached/supervised staff members and youth organizers; managed projects and budgets. ∙ encouraged community involvement by conducting presentations and speaking before residents. ∙ met with community leaders to discuss goals and viable methods of increasing accomplishments. ∙ developed staff competence through individual and group training. ∙ Advised employees on updated Vocational Service policies and procedures in accordance with Agency's overall mission. ∙ completed… Show more Coached/supervised staff members and youth organizers; managed projects and budgets. ∙ encouraged community involvement by conducting presentations and speaking before residents. ∙ met with community leaders to discuss goals and viable methods of increasing accomplishments. ∙ developed staff competence through individual and group training. ∙ Advised employees on updated Vocational Service policies and procedures in accordance with Agency's overall mission. ∙ completed participant intake and trained staff with the use of (ACMS) Automated Case Management System. ∙ provided case management services to case load of 15-30 young adult participants between the ages of 16-24 years of age. ∙ created monthly reports and evaluations of staff case loads. ∙ supervised graduate intern and (4) case managers. ∙ assisted with the development of work readiness curriculum. ∙ developed (FEGS) annual Summer Youth Olympic events. ∙ assisted with participant referrals for vocational training, job placement, job search, home visit and follow up services. ∙ escorted participant to field trips, job fairs, and various other vocational interest programs, i.e. HSBC, Federal Reserve Bank, and the Carpenters Union training facility. ∙ administered T.A.B.E. test and reviewed background information to assess participant academic level. ∙ followed up with employers, participant and vocational training programs for retention. ∙ participated in various support and training exercises throughout the country of the United States. ∙ provided work readiness and vocational workshops at (OCFS)-Office of Children and Family Services, site location in the Bronx, NY. ∙ developed Computer Training Curriculum outline for learning Microsoft Office & Excel and assisted participants with developing a career plan through the use of Career Zone web site. Charles Lewis Page #3 Show less