JOSEPH CRAIG RICHARD
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Evening: 719-***-****
Day: 719-***-****
abi700@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Catholic Charities of Colorado Springs 10/2005 - 01/2010
Director Client Services
. Developed and implemented goals for start-up case management grant
that provided goods and services to individuals and families that were
not able to access traditional Social Services departments and
provided on-going data to maintain requirements for grant
. Wrote goal oriented guidelines to assist clients systematically
maintain adequate housing, budget planning and employment as well as
developed short-range goals for employment and transportation around
the community
. Interfaced with other community agencies such as the Veterans
Administration, State of Colorado Employment, State of Colorado
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Salvation Army Homeless
Shelter, Springs Rescue Mission, Pikes Peak Mental Health, the
Collaboration (Substance Abuse and Housing First), Peak Vista Homeless
Clinic, Department of Human Services, Social Security Disability
Determination to assist with wrap-around services
. Work with various disciplines in the medical field to ensure that
clients are being referred to proper care provider
. Provided emergency services for low income and homeless clients that
consisted of clothing, hygiene supplies, and shelter referral;
assessed clients needs for financial assistance and helped clients
obtain birth certificates, state identification and various other
documents needed for employment and apply for assistance from Human
Services agencies
. Provided triage counseling to determine need for services of the local
mental health facility and Veterans Administration services then
contacted those agencies to determine if clients were eligible for the
that agencies services
. Worked with multicultural and diverse populations on various issues
from homelessness to economic issues regarding inability to maintain
financial obligations
. Conducted counseling to military personnel who had been referred by
other soldiers
. Recruited and trained volunteers to provide services to the homeless
and low socio-economic people in the community
. Maintained budget for rent assistance, obtained legal documents,
utility assistance transportation
. Proficient with using the Internet to search for data on people,
places and seeking information about employment
United States Investigative Services 4/2004 - 9/2005
Special Investigator
. Investigated personnel requiring a security clearance for the military
and Department of Defense contractors
. Interviewed work associates, supervisors, neighbors and organization
associates who had knowledge of the person being investigated
. Proficient in oral and written skills; required to write comprehensive
results of investigations
. Provided objective information about clearance worthiness that was
collected and transmitted via secure network
. Maintained confidentiality of investigated personnel and the client
who requested the investigation
. Ability to interact and communicate with persons of diverse
backgrounds
. Utilized skip tracing techniques to locate people who had moved into
or out of the area I was responsible for covering in my investigations
Sturdevant Financial Group 2/2003 - 9/2003
Senior Loan Broker
Supervisor's Name: Mike Sturdevant Supervisor's
Phone: 719-***-****
. Brokered commercial and residential loans
. Interviewed clients and helped them to determine the right loan for
them
Cedar Springs Hospital 1/2002 - 10/2002
Therapist
Supervisor's Name: Kay Delage
Supervisor's Phone: 719-***-****
. Therapist for 12-13 adolescent male sex offenders
. Developed Master Treatment Plans regarding clients assisting them in
establishing goals that would facilitate adequate treatment and
release back to the community
. Utilized behavior modification as my primary means of treatment and
focused on accountability and empathy for their victims
. Conducted weekly individual counseling sessions, along with daily
groups and monthly family sessions
. Wrote monthly progress reports, interfaced with case workers and
probation officers and attended court hearings
. Staffed educational and progress meetings with therapeutic treatment
team members
Emily Griffith Center 1/1994 - 1/2002
Therapist
Supervisor's Name: Lee Patke Supervisor's
Phone: 636-2122)
. Therapist for 10-12 adolescent males in residential treatment facility
. Developed Master Treatment Plans regarding clients assisting them in
establishing goals that would facilitate adequate treatment and
release back to the community
. Utilized various types of treatment ie: equine therapy, behavior
modification, outdoor experiential and reasoning
. Conducted weekly individual counseling sessions, along with daily
groups and monthly family sessions
. Wrote monthly progress reports, interfaced with case workers and
probation officers and attended court hearings
. Staffed educational and progress meetings with therapeutic treatment
team members
. Worked as a counselor in the lodges to help the clients identify
patterns of problematic behaviors
. Maintained strict schedules for residents to assist them with ordering
their cognitive world
U.S. Army 11/1970 - 2/1992
SFC E-7
. Supervised the administrative function of 100 military personnel
. Planned and managed the movement of personnel and 10 million dollars
of equipment to Europe and back for an annual military exercise
utilizing rail movements, flight manifest, and proper customs
clearance
. Document control officer of over 100 classified documents
. Responsible for the daily work schedule of 75 personnel and
maintenance of 5 million dollars of equipment
. Station Commander and primary trainer for recruiting personnel in a
suburban recruiting station
. Screened and prepared potential military recruits by preparing
paperwork, testing, and verifying required documents
. Recruited candidates for Officer Candidate School, Warrant Officer
School and enlisted ranks
. Provided data control, reproduction, transportation and accountability
support of classified information
. Provided direct support to program personnel and team with the
security staff on additional security responsibilities
. Communicated both orally and in writing with program and government
personnel
. Prepared correspondence, wrote internal control procedures related to
overall physical security functions
. Developed security procedures, established administrative and
emergency procedures, ensuring compliance of physical security
standards
. Conducted security briefings/de briefings
EDUCATION
University of Denver, Denver, Colorado US Master's
Degree - 8/1998
60 Quarter Hours Major: Social Work
GPA: 3.16 out of 4.0
University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo Colorado Bachelor's
Degree - 5/1996
139 Semester Hours Major: Social Work
GPA: 3.54 out of 4.0
Honors: Cum Laude
JOB RELATED TRAINING
Candidate for licensure for LCSW, Hours complete.
Certified Child and Family Investigator Oct 2007
Special Investigator (Security Clearances) April 2004
Sex Offender Management Board (Gail Ryan) 2002
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Microsoft Office, various office machines