Program Director - Midtown Recovery

• Sep 2021 - Present

SUD/MH, MAT and NEXUS programs. Team member of Adult and Family Drug Courts, and Veteran's Treatment Court. Conducts intake and follow up procedures for adults with substance use and mental health disorders. Develops treatment plans and updates charts as needed. Gathers information for authorization into services under Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Conducts biopsychosocial assessments, needs assessments and suicide risk assessments and track daily "high risk" consumers. Developed Safety Plans and Crisis management. Works closely with psychiatrist and group counselors to develop any additional treatment accommodations as needed. Provides community resources to those in treatment. Complete intakes and referral to the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program which reduces chances of relapse by managing withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and increase chances of sustained abstinence from prescription opioids or heroin. Our NEXUS Project is a SAMHSA-funded Substance Abuse Prevention Program designed to reduce substance use and abuse among emerging and young adults 18 and older through an interactive and engaging Life Skills Training curriculum. Show less

Member

• Nov 2016 - Present

On December 4, 1906, seven undergraduate students at Cornell University, “The Seven Jewels,” organized Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the first intercollegiate fraternity among African American men. With the Great Sphinx of Giza as its symbol, and the motto “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All,” Alpha Phi Alpha dedicated itself to defend the rights and to promote the responsibilities of African Americans. The founders of Alpha Phi Alpha sought to combine social purpose with social action, to be more than a social organization. Throughout its history, Alpha Phi Alpha has promoted knowledge and achievement. The archives for Alpha Chapter at Cornell University reveal the tenacity of the early members of the Fraternity as it expanded to Howard University in 1907 and to Virginia Union University in 1908, and subsequently to other major campuses across the country. Although Alpha Chapter helped to shepherd the early growth of the Fraternity, it soon relinquished its administrative role as Alpha Phi Alpha became a national organization. The Sphinx Magazine, published in 1914, is the second oldest continuously published black journal in the United States. The oldest one is the NAACP’s Crisis Magazine, which was started by W.E.B. Du Bois, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The Delta Iota Lambda Chapter, the 197th house of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., was unofficially chartered on June 11, 1943 and officially chartered on June 1, 1948. The General President when the Chapter was founded was Bro. Belford V. Lawson. The first meeting place of Delta Iota Lambda was at the USO in Columbus, GA. Lionel H. Newson was once affiliated with Delta Iota Lambda and made his mark in the fraternity by becoming a General President. Since its inception, the Delta Iota Lambda Chapter has been home to influential leaders in the Columbus, GA Civic and Professional communities, as well as Alpha. Show less

Victim Witness Advocate

• Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

INFORMATION about the status of your court case through letters and phone calls notice of court proceedings, including changes. INFORMATION AND EXPLANATION about criminal justice proceedings. ORIENTATION to the courtroom setting. COMPANION to attend court with you and provide emotional support. FINANCIAL COMPENSATION ASSISTANCE for victims of violent crimes. EMPLOYER INTERVENTION to explain time missed from work due to required court appearances. CREDITOR INTERVENTION to explain criminal proceedings and assist in restoring impacted credit. ASSISTANCE with filing Temporary Protective Orders. ASSISTANCE with safety planning. ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT with any problems that you may be having as a result of the crime or court appearances. REFERRAL to social service agencies, counselors and others who can assist you with personal problems. INTERPRETER services to assist in communication with your advocate. Show less

MCSD

• Aug 2017 - May 2021

• Provides support to the Administrators, communicating information to students, parents, staff, and/or other districts personnel.• Maintains a positive school image always; ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and administrative requirements; and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees. • Assist in the daily operation of the clinic. Performs special physical health care procedures and administers medication according to district procedure. Works within the framework of school law, district rules, and First Aid standards.• Executes enrollments and withdrawals, compiling reports and clerical duties. • Keeps an accurate record of daily attendance. Print and forward attendance letters home.• Assist social worker with tracking of truancy and excessive tardiness. Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

• Co-taught 5th grade English and Social Studies class for the last three months of the school year, managing all classroom assignments and student needs.• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules. • Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.• Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles. • Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks. Modified homework assignments based on daily progress. • Proctored test, quizzes, and standardized examinations. Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher. • Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance. Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details. • Proudly spoke and presented awards at graduation. Show less

Case Manager

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

• Internship working with case workers in foster care and adoption. Provided support to children who have been abused and displaced from their homes. Worked with foster children and their family members when reunification with the family is the plan of care and/or preparing the family and child(ren) for an alternative plan of permanent care. • Assisted with placement and overall treatment of the child. • Maintained weekly notes and reports up to date. Helped children solve their mental, emotional, and behavioral issues and pair them with suitable families. • Assisted with background checks and interviewing children and parents. • Created files and updated existing files. Worked with clients on completing their case plan. Assisted with family visits. Assisted case workers with daily work and crisis intervention. Logged contacts with family members for case worker. • Created case plans with the case worker. • Mentored two boys. Served as a positive role model. Built a relationship by participating in activities on site. Assisted with setting goals to achieve academic and personal success. • Assisted with the budget, researched computer devices, and submitted a proposal for each child in foster care to receive a laptop for virtual learning, which was approved. Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

• Implemented daily lesson plans and daily schedules left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts. • Organized and maintained learning centers within the classroom. • Maintained order by using positive approaches to behavior management. • Implemented daily lesson plans and daily schedules left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts. • Organized and maintained learning centers within the classroom. • Maintained order by using positive approaches to behavior management.

Substitute Teacher

• Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

Retired Submariner

• Sep 1989 - Nov 2013

• 24 years primarily serving on three submarines, two submarine support commands, and one joint service duty. A myriad of experience including Human Resource Manager, Administrative Supervisor, Career Counselor, Education Services, Test Administrator, Records Management, Interviewer, Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment Manager, Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor, Urinalysis Program Coordinator, and Security Manager.

Personnel Supervisor, Assistant Human Resources Manager

• Sep 2011 - Oct 2013

• Responsible for all Sailors reporting to 18 submarines (over 2,600 Sailors) regarding travel liquidations, basic and special pay, and entitlements. • Prepared workload schedule and led comprehensive training for 10 staff members. • Government Travel Card Coordinator and professional/emergency travel approver for 18 submarine crews. Reports Management, salary resolution, and coordinated command events. events.• Ran reports to track metrics such as employee turnover, headcount, and new Sailors• Assisted with access to classified information is limited to appropriately cleared personnel with a need to know.• Coordinated with activity officials regarding security measures for the classification, safeguarding, transmission, declassification, and destruction of classified information.• Assisted in the flawless execution of random urinalysis tests for 7 different departments. Upheld the NAVY's zero tolerance drug policy and ensured a safe and drug free command. Show less

Administrative/Personnel Officer; Drug & Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA)

• Aug 2005 - Jul 2011

Responsible for all aspects of personnel, administrative, legal and pay related issues directly supervising 3 junior personnel in the administrative support of the 145 submarine Sailors. Primary duties included drafted correspondence and polices. Verified accuracy of official correspondence, reports, job orders and work requests. Supervised, directed, and evaluated personnel and office operations. Trained office personnel. Maintained classified material control system. • Conducted pre-deployment services (pre-deployment checklists, deployment survival kits, workshops for spouses, children, parents, and couples)• Monitored, tracked, and reported retention of all crew members to Commanding Officer. Spearheaded training and individual career retention boards.• Conducted all drug and alcohol education, rehabilitation, identification, and enforcement efforts within the command. Facilitated the referral of an alcoholic or drug dependent person to Counseling and Assistance Center (CAAC).• Maintained Alcohol and Drug Management Information and Tracking System (ADMITS) for the purpose of documenting and reporting alcohol-related prevention education, command/self-referrals, incidents, screenings, and treatment.• Provided alcohol and drug abuse prevention education and training to all personnel. Deglamorized alcohol use and always emphasized responsibility and moderation.• Developed, implemented, and monitored effective substance abuse prevention programs to enhance operational readiness. Reduced substance abuse through detection, deterrence, and expanded prevention awareness. • Maintained Navy urinalysis requirements and conducted an annual quality assurance inspection.• Conducted urinalysis using a non-instrumented drug test. Maintained a comprehensive database of all urinalysis (e.g., testing, results, and command compliance) and delivered to facility. Show less

Lead Interviwer, Equal Opportunity Officer

• Aug 2002 - Aug 2005

• Interviewed and interpreted the abilities and interest of applicants to determine what type of training and career would best fit the individual and the Navy. • Ensured applicants met all enlistment requirements and were thoroughly briefed on processing procedures. Constant awareness of command shipping posture & timely processing of recruits. • Administered and scored applicants for Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery test and Nuclear/Navy Advanced Placement test. • Quality control checkpoint prior to shipment to Navy training. Annually trained over 200 Sailors in Equal Opportunity, Sexual Harassment, and Financial Responsibility. • Created, shaped, and maintained a positive EO environment through policy, communication, training, education, enforcement, and assessment.• Coordinated the command climate assessment. Delivered all command EO/SH and grievance training. • Investigated and submitted formal reports per established guidance • Maintained EO/SH records files for 3 years. • Periodically evaluated the EO Program utilizing quality assurance and control procedures.• Ensured that the complainant and alleged offender in a formal sexual harassment report areupdated every 14 days on the status of the report through resolution.• Provide a monthly summary to the commander of anonymous sexual harassment reportsthat do not result in an investigation.• Ensured posters displayed included name and telephone number of the command’s points of contact the appropriate servicing EO and sexual harassment issues. Show less