Professional Development - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) & Trauma

• Oct 2019 - Present

Owner/CEO

• Oct 2014 - Present

Building Safer Communities LLC (BSC) is a for profit company that provides prevention, intervention, education, training and supportive services in the following areas: Domestic Violence Recovery Coach Training Recovery Coach Strategist Impaired Driving Workplace Bullying Parenting Anger Management Individual, family and group supportive services Building Safer Communities LLC (BSC) is a for profit company that provides prevention, intervention, education, training and supportive services in the following areas: Domestic Violence Recovery Coach Training Recovery Coach Strategist Impaired Driving Workplace Bullying Parenting Anger Management Individual, family and group supportive services

Recovery Coach Academy Trainer of Trainers (TOT) OASAS Provider

• Sep 2017 - Present

• Introduces the overview of the Recovery Coach course (terminology, role clarification and guiding principles to students • Examines students’ knowledge acquisition and skill development in the role of a Recovery Coach • Reviews recovery models and change models such as, skill development in motivation others to change through activities, lectures and discussions with all students • Explores each students knowledge and skill development on issues of spirituality, cultural competence, ethics and an immersion into the recovery resources • Reviews with students, the future professional development needs and responsibilities • Collects student course evaluations • Issues certificates of completion and assists students with CCAR application process Show less

Prime for Life NYS IDP Instructor

• Jun 2015 - Present

• Provides 7 week/16 hour risk reduction training services for the Drinking Driver Program (DDP) utilizing the Prime for Life Curriculum to help participants reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug program• Collects and records enrollment fee(s) from each participant• Ensures that all participants have signed the NYS consent form and is filed for auditing purposes• Administers the RIASI screening tool for screening for potential outpatient/residential treatment referrals• Maintain class attendance sheets• Provides enrollment letters for court, ACS and employment as needed• Track absences for updated reports to the DMV• Generates and distributes certificates upon completion• Completes Summary sheet for each class for DMV tracking and program statistical reports Show less

CASAC Course Instructor

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

Instruct OASAS approved curriculum in classroom;Maintain meticulous records of each student to ensure all hours are accounted for;Provide student make-up assignments related to content missed;Interact with other CASAC instructors to avoid content overlap;Work with coordinator to ensure all paperwork is completed;Attend department and staff meetings as required.

Supervising Facilitator of The Batterer’s Intervention Program

• Sep 2012 - Nov 2019

• Conduct assessment and orientation sessions for participants referred to the program following the Duluth Domestic Violence Intervention Program curriculum• Supervise Facilitators and scheduled participants as well as perform emergency and 'filling in' scheduling of Facilitators. Coordinate BIP classes for batterer intervention sessions.• Co-facilitate themed batterer intervention sessions utilizing control logs, assignments, and exercises.• Maintain participant attendance and collect participant fees.• Conduct breathalyzer and or toxicology tests on participants when required.• Distribute letters of attendance Show less

Program Coordinator

• Dec 2017 - Sep 2019

• Facilitate engagement of appropriate state and local partners in the CRTF to ensure the availability of benefits, services, and community-level support to address the criminogenic and stabilization needs of the re-entry population.• Assist in the coordination and management of services provided to individuals to ensure their successful re-entry into the community.• Coordinate the scheduling of bi-monthly meetings of the CRTF to review program progress in meeting DCJS contractual milestones and current re-entry issues.• Coordinate bi-weekly case conference meetings. Ensure completion and submission of all required reports to DCJS by established due dates.• Directly supervise Re-Entry Case Managers. Show less

Supervising Teacher for the Alcohol Education Program (AEP)

• Jul 2016 - Mar 2019

• Conduct lectures and groups for offenders following a structured curriculum provided by EAC NETWORK.• Supervise and schedule Teachers and coordinate AEP classes.• Assist in writing individual client assessments and referrals for aftercare services.• Complete all necessary paperwork, including Pre & Post Assessments, Attendance Sheets, Certificates of Completion, Referral Forms, and Declarations of Delinquency (where appropriate).• Track the participation of clients.• Conduct breathalyzer tests on participants.• Distribute Certificate of Completion to eligible class participants and complete Declarations of Delinquency for clients who fail to cooperate.• Attend trainings/meetings as scheduled Show less

Supervisor

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2017

• Act as liaison to the criminal justice system. Conduct screening and assessment interviews and arrange for clients to be placed into the appropriate program.• Maintain client records, review, approve and audit records kept by Case Managers and Case Manager Aides.• Supervise assigned staff in the areas of case management and assessment and assist staff in maintaining their assigned caseloads, to include all duties and responsibilities outlined in the position description.• Review, prepare and present reports to the criminal justice system and funding sources.• Investigate and arrange supportive services for clients.• Provide clinical supervision and professional development to staff.• Maintain a caseload.• Customarily and regularly exercises discretionary powers.• Assist in completing Professional Development Plan (PDP) and coordinating in-service trainings.• Make appropriate and timely site visits to treatment agencies as required.• Escort clients to treatment facilities when needed.• Conduct drug testing on clients of the Program as needed. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2016 - May 2019

• Prepare and, on the first day of class, distribute departmental syllabus which informs students in writing about course requirements as to absences, tardiness, testing, assignments, and grading policies. • Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, and examinations. • Compile, administer, and grade instruments that evaluate student progress. • Encourage the use of the Library, the Tutoring Center, the Counseling Center and other supportive services. • Counsel students and notify student or counselors of frequent absences, failures, or necessary make-up work. • Follow procedures related to the Registrar's Office, including grade reports and deadlines, attendance record reports, withdrawal deadlines, mid-semester progress reports, and the like. • Follow the academic calendar and procedures as outlined in the Faculty Procedures Manual. • Direct library research or other outside assignments. • Promote College programs and curricula. • Cooperate in evaluation procedures by students, Department Chairperson, and the Vice President for Instruction. • Provide a safe environment for students and be responsible for the security of assigned equipment, materials, and classrooms. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson, Dean of Sciences, Vice President for Instruction or President Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2014 - May 2019

• Prepare students with the foundation SW Knowledge, skills core values necessary for generalist practice with diverse populations, across different settings, and with client systems on micro, mezzo, and macro levels • Assist the student with advancing SW values and ethics emphasizing a commitment to promote SW change, social justice, and diversity while incorporating a global perspective. • Educate students for practice serving diverse populations with respect and dignity, and without discrimination in order to promote well-being and enhance the functioning of urban populations with special attention to age, economic status, race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, health, mental health, national origin, citizenship status, religion and spirituality • Guide the student in working closely and collaboratively with community resources to achieve mutually beneficial goals • Prepare students for graduate SW education Show less