Darrel L. Childs - CASAC

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Laurelton, NY 11413

718-***-**** or aco8wg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where my education, experience, skills and expertise can be

best utilized.

EXPERIENCE:

08/12 – 7/14 Martin DePores Group Home, Inc., Queens, NY

Head Coordinator

Work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director and oversees the overall supervision of the

staff and adolescents of the house

Provide a nurturing environment and intensive supervision and security for adolescent in a secured

adolescent residential facility

Administer medication in an accurate and timely manner

Utilize behavior management techniques appropriately with residents

Effectively communicate behavior choices to residents, outlining the positive and negative

consequences of their choices

Facilitate group counseling/skills training sessions assisting adolescents in skill development in specific

target areas of their Master Service Plan

Track team and clients information in staff logs and client notes

Maintain communications with co-workers throughout shift and across shifts, keeping them apprised of

therapeutic issues

Complete all resident reports, plans and records in a timely manner in accordance with program

procedures and funding contract standards

Document all relevant contact with parents/resources, ACS and external agencies

Facilitate implementation of Master Service Plans and conducts 90 day reviews

Meet regularly with Executive Director and actively participated in supervision of staff members

9/00 - Present Public School Athletic League

Certified Official of High School Basketball, Football, Softball and Girls Lacrosse

1/05 - Present HELPING OUR GUYS AND GIRLS SUCEED, Queens, NY

Volunteer – Assign officials to referee basketball games, officiate games, mentor students, individual

counseling, group counseling, anger management, bullying counseling and peer pressure counseling,

facilitated rite of passage, rap sessions and fund raisers.

Darrel L. Childs – CASAC

6/05 – 6/10 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, New York, NY

Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Specialist – CASCAC

Worked with students from grades 3 – 12 in various populations such as at risk youth, gang members,

gay and lesbian club

Evaluated students on preventive skills, social skills, and life skills pertaining to drugs, healthy living

and communication skills

Facilitated classroom presentations, workshops, peer leadership and family counseling

Conducted individual assessments/sessions, group counseling and crisis intervention

Referred students to outside agencies and monitored their progress

Reviewed the qualitative and quantitative results of each activity cycle to be reported monthly for

funding with OASIS

1/03 – 6/05 PHOENIX HOUSE –Queens, NY – Adolescent Aftercare Program – Assistant

Director

Supervised and monitored staff of five employees and 80 youth participants

Responsible for the daily operation under the direction of the Program Director, supervised activities of

the program

Facilitated weekly staff meeting to give constructive feedback to develop and enhance their counseling

skills

Responsible for providing counseling and intense case management services to individuals in the

community-based component

Conducted home visits, arranged linkages with collaborating agencies, advocated on behalf of clients

Prepared individual aftercare plans, organized and ran parent groups, and relapse prevention groups

Serviced as liaison between day school and the aftercare program

EDUCATION:

9/07 – 1/08 Fordham University

Big Brother Big Sister Supervisor Mentoring Course

12/05 Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor

(CASAC) #16765

11/05 Certified CPR and First Aid

1/77 – 5/78 Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York

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