Eric Steven Thompson

*** ****** *****, *******, *******, IN 47243 812-***-**** (C) 812-***-****

acddpo@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain a managerial position to help further develop the minds of young people.

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Psychology

High School Diploma, Southern High School Louisville KY, May 2001

Relevant Courses:

• Introduction to Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Fundamental Public Speaking

• Sociology Race and ethnics

• Intro to computers (Microsoft office programs)

• Sociology Relationships and Family

• Psychological Tests and Measurements

• History and Systems in Psychology

• Teamwork Collaboration and Conflict Resolution

• Statistical Reasoning in Psychology

• Critical Thinking

• Human Nutrition

• Motivational Processes in Human Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

• Life Span Human Development

• Learning and Cognition

• Social Psychology

• Theories of Personality

• Abnormal Psychology

• Industrial/ Organizational Psychology

• Diversity and Cultural Factors in Psychology

• Environmental Psychology.

• Psychological Tests and Measurements

• Elements of Clinical Psychology

• Capstone Course in Psychology

• Models of Effective Helping

• Case Management

• Emotional Intelligence

• Team Dynamics for Managers

Skills & Abilities

• Red Cross CPR & First Aid Instructor Certified

• Supervisor and Manager Instructor

• Activities Scheduling

• Staff Scheduling

• Normative Culture training

• Medical Administration Training

• Typing: 70 wpm

• Proficient in Microsoft office based programs. (Excel, Word, Access, publisher, etc.)

• Gang Awareness Training

Professional Experience:

January 2014 – Present

Active Day – Louisville, KY

Program Manager

• Responsible for creating and planning a calendar of daily activities for the clients based on client interest and ability level. The AD also provides oversight of the daily activity program, leads groups, staff supervision and training in accordance with state regulations and organization policies. This position works closely with the management team to ensure we provide a meaningful day for our clients and the recruitment or potential clients

• Working closely with Adults with physical and mental disabilities providing activities and programing to increase both physical and cognitive function.

February 2012 – October 2013

Sequel Youth and Family Services – Lexington Academy

Team Leader (Program Director)

• Supervises department heads. Indirectly supervises all staff of educational, clinical/family, nursing, and direct care departments.\

• Develops and monitors activities and functions (i.e. Family Day, Outings, and Positive Peer Culture) of the school to insure high quality of services.

• Consults with and advises the Executive Director on problems relating to program operations.

• Recommends and initiates changes in policies/procedures to carry out objectives of the program more effectively.

• Assists in the administration and coordination of program activities.

• Reviews program activities and makes recommendations for changes in better utilization of buildings, services, staff, etc.

• Interprets program policies, objectives and operational procedures to department heads and other staff as designated by the Executive Director.

• Resolves problems with utilization of staff and equipment.

• Assumes responsibility for student records meeting all applicable standards.

• Acts as leader of multi-disciplinary team, foster team cohesion to enable active and viable team functioning.

• Oversees Medicaid systems to ensure that standards are followed.

• Participates in and attends staff conferences, committees, etc. to evaluate and plan program services.

• Reviews management of cases, assignments, case problems, issues, and methods of service.

• Responsible for developing monthly schedules and serving in the “Administrator On Call” rotation.

• Oversees the child abuse/neglect, investigation of student complaints, and the students’ grievance process.

February 2011 – February 2012

Sequel Youth and Family Services – Lexington Academy

Group Leader (Supervisor)

• Help in the training of youth care workers, Assist in the overall super vision of students in a therapeutic environment.

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating manuals, write documentation in student records, routine reports, and correspondence, speak effectively before groups of students and peers and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and or schedule form.

December 2009 – February 2011

Sequel Youth and Family Services – Lexington Academy

Youth Care Worker

• My responsibilities as a youth care worker are student safety, creating and facilitating recreational and therapeutic group activities for the student, and facilitating group guided interaction. I was also awarded staff member of the month.

August 2009 – December 2009

The Brook Hospital KMI

Mental Health Worker

• Provides delegated components of nursing care to patients including monitoring, Specimen collection, and psycho education, assistance with activities of daily living and behavior management in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures and all patient care.

October 2008 – August 2009

Nana's Little One's Child Care

• Provide a Preschool Curriculum to help the development of the child before they take the steps into kindergarten.

• Build and maintain rapport.

• Recommend new ideas and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

June 2008 - September 2008

Bellwood Presbyterian Home for Kids

Youth Care Counselor

• Provide therapeutic interactions and supervision of residents within a residential setting.

• Facilitate appropriate behavioral interventions with residents, while assuring a safe environment and consistent milieu.

June 2007 - June 2008

Our Lady of Peace

Mental Health Worker (PRN)

• Provides delegated components of nursing care to patients including monitoring, Specimen collection, and psycho education, assistance with activities of daily living and behavior management in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures and all patient care.

Leadership Skills

• 1998-2000 JROTC Leadership program

• 2000-2001 Captain of high school football team

• 2000-2001 united Way award for community service

• 2002-2003 Student Government Treasurer Southwest Dormitory

Honors and Awards

• 2002 Student government Treasure

• 2001 2 year Track lettermen

• 2001 Award for Excellence in football

• 2001 4 year football lettermen

• 2000 United way Bob hall award for communality service

• 2000 JROTC National Physical Fitness award

• 2000 JROTC Leadership Award

Activities

• 2009 Benefits to help children with autism and Cancer

• 2003 Western Kentucky university student government

• 2003 Western Kentucky university intramural sports programs

• 2001-2002 Western Kentucky University Football

• 1998-2001 united way volunteer and community service programs

• 1998-2001 Epstein Art contest participant.

• 1998-2001 Varsity Football

• 1992-2001 United way of Louisville Basketball Team

• 2011-2012 Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program of Jefferson County Indiana

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