Zachary Lipe
Human Services Specialist at New Foundations Home for Children- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Youth Development Leadership Graduate Certificate
Clemson UniversityMay, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Child Welfare Certification
South Carolina Department of Social ServicesApr, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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New Foundations Home for Children
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Services Specialist
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Jun 2021 - Present
o Facilitate treatment for clients and communicating with client's support system o Coordinate services with community agencies, the public school system, and service providers o Create and facilitate atmosphere that is most conducive to the growth, success, and safety of clients o Provide management and supervision of staff on an assigned unit. Must carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Includes but not limited to training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and completing regular supervision meetings with staff; addressing complaints and resolving problems o Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned unit o Provide management for on-going development of staff working on assigned unit to ensure compliance with agency policy and procedures o Responsible for overseeing a professional and therapeutic environment on the assigned unit o Document weekly summaries, treatment plans, discharge summaries, and psychosocial assessments. o Supervise documentation of client’s weekly behavior and provide therapeutic interventions Show less
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South Carolina Department of Social Services
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Case Manager
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
o Ensured the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in foster care through conducting monthly assessments, personally engaging with and interviewing children, and advocating for the best interest of the child o Plan and collaborate with families to develop a service or treatment plan o Documented all efforts, contacts, conversations, observations, and encounters with children and parents in great detail o Prepared for and presented at various accountability and progress meetings o Actively managed a daily schedule with an understanding that changes may occur suddenly o Effectively communicated with supervisors and superiors through quality written and verbal correspondence Show less
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Frugal Backpacker Outdoor
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United States
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Financial Services
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Assistant Retail Sales Manager
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Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
o Greeted and engaged all customers ensuring that the “Frugal mission” was clearly understood o Facilitated sales of products like: backpacks, watersport gear, shoes and clothing pertinent to the customer’s adventures o Created a positive experience in order to gain repeat customers o Maintained brand and product knowledge o Shared acquired knowledge with new employees as well as taught effective sales skills o Screened and answered customer questions over phone, email, and in-person o Maintained cash drawers and reconciled sales at the end of each day o Responsible for opening and closing the store in the absence of the manager Show less
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Bartender/Server
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Dec 2015 - Oct 2018
o Served and constructed cocktails in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment o Maintained knowledge of seasonally rotating "house" cocktails o Mentally retained recipes for between 150-200 cocktails o Fielded comments or complaints from customers and problem solved efficiently o Effectively and independently fostered a unique customer experience o Provided ample attention to all patrons o Worked as a team with fellow servers and bartenders through communication regarding front-of-house and back-of-house duties Show less
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The Center for Birds of Prey
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Advancement Associate
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May 2017 - Nov 2017
o Key personnel working directly with the public and potential donors/members, and liaison between the Guest Services Department and Development Department o Operated the Center's Guest Services facility when the Center is open to the public as well as assisted in the development and communications activities weekly o Responsible for financial transactions including control and regulation of cash box and various “gifts,” or donations, that the Center received o Inventoried, sold, and marketed all incoming and outgoing merchandise o Managed “Guest Services” volunteer staff members Show less
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College of Charleston
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Peer Facilitator
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Jan 2014 - May 2016
o Aided freshmen in their transition from high school into college o Mentored students on usable and pertinent college success skills (i.e., registration, campus resource usage) o Worked together with students to pick a major/career path and develop a four-year plan o Acted as a counselor in an unofficial capacity for students experiencing personal life problems o Planned and facilitated weekly seminars aimed at skill building, knowledge growth, and success o Met with an assigned professor to discuss class performance, attendance, progress, and student needs Show less
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South Carolina Aquarium
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Guest Services Associate
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Aug 2013 - Apr 2016
o Provided excellent customer service to all guests and ensured enjoyable guest experience readily o Served as an informal concierge of Charleston and its numerous attractions o Actively engaged each guest and initiated a conversation upon entrance to facility o Tasked with efficiently handling large crowds as well as the logistics associated with visits o Greeted and managed intake of large education groups o Maintained integrity of cash drawer on a daily basis through recording and collecting all cash- equivalent items Show less
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Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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100 - 200 Employee
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Adventure Camp Counselor
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
o Facilitated growth and development within 10–12-year-old campers in areas like self-confidence, cooperation, responsibility, respectful interactions, and acceptance of diverse others o Aided in skill advancements in recreational activities such as kayaking, biking, and rock climbing o Actively managed a strict schedule subject to change as a result of weather, a sick or injured child, etc. o Ensured the safety of no less than 12 campers while camping overnight in state and county parks o Maintained facility equipment and educated campers on the importance of upkeep and cleanliness Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Clemson University
Master's degree, Youth Development Leadership -
2012 - 2016
College of Charleston
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology & Sociology
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