Staff Services

Steven Pittman

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Objective:

To provide therapeutic services as a special instructor

Highlights

. Over 13 years of experience in mental health and human services

. Worked with children with many disorders including Autism, P.D.D, &

ADHD/O.D.D.

. A.B.A./Autism Training

Workshop for Autism at C.H.O.P (Next Steps for Professionals

Conference) (Continuing Education Credit, Act 48).

a) Overview of available treatments, therapies, interventions for

ASD's.

b) Presentations on behavioral pediatrics, speech and language

development, occupational therapy.

Maximum Potential Kids (MaximumPotientalKids.com)

a) A.B.A. training for professionals on effective teaching, which

includes reinforcement, prompting, natural environment teaching and

management of disruptive behavior

b) ABA curriculum guide with access to picture cards, notes, and

customizable lesson guides.

Experience

9/09-present

Stepping Stones Program Partial Hospital (Resources for Human Development

RHD)

Philadelphia, PA

B.A. Therapist

. Providing individual and group therapy for children ages 6-12,

improving behavioral goals.

. Working with children diagnosed with various mental disorders

including: Autism, P.D.D. and ADHD/O.D.D.

. Discussing cases with various professionals (i.e. Program Directors,

Psyiatrist, Nurse, Psychiatrists)

. Completing daily documentation.

7/09-present

Green Lane UMC (Part Time)

Philadelphia, PA

Pastor

. Participate in weekly worship services through preaching/teaching.

. Attend administrative meetings.

. Provide counseling and support.

10/08-9-09

Children's Outreach Services Program (Resources for Human Development RHD)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Therapeutic Staff Support

. Worked with boys with ADHD/ Oppositional Defiant Disorder, helping

them reach their behavior goals

. Interacted with staff members, teachers, social workers,

psychologists, case managers and parents.

. Completed daily paperwork, monitoring behavior.

3/05-7/08

Devereaux United Methodist Church

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Youth Mentor/Consultant

.Taught youth scriptural lessons and advised them concerning real

life topics including peer pressure, substance abuse, and education

.Conducted follow ups with youth, motivating them to remain in

college

.Participated in fundraising activities and trips with youth

1/07-5/08

Dixon Wellness & Worship Center/Dixon UMC

Dayton, Ohio

Youth Minister/Associate Minister

.Counseled and mentored young people regarding relevant topics

.Coordinated programming for children such as Bible lessons, trips

and fundraising activities

.Gave visitors guided tours of worship/health facilities

.Participated in worship services through preaching and teaching

4/07-8/07

Wesley Community Center, Dayton Ohio

Staff Counselor

.Counseled children with behavioral problems and issues concerning

youth

.Provided assistance for programs addressing issues such as

unemployment and homelessness

.Participated in community events such as marathons, empowerment

seminars and health care information sessions

10/04-6/06

Boy Scouts of America

Scoutmaster/Director of Scoutreach

.Worked with groups of boys ages 7-15, counseling them through

practical issues

.Supervised other cubmasters /scoutmasters and volunteers as they

led their packs/troops

.Helped youth reach objectives in scouting and taught them life

skills

.Provided leadership during summer camp

.Compiled membership and was involved with fundraising.

5/04-8/04

Friends Psychiatric Hospital

Residential Staff

.Counseled schizophrenic adults who dealt with issues such as

depression, paranoia, and low self-esteem

.Administered medication, prepared breakfast and helped

schizophrenic individuals with daily activities

.Maintained daily behavior chart monitoring progress

4/03-2/04

Northeast Treatment Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Therapeutic Staff Support

.Worked with boys with ADHD/ Oppositional Defiant Disorder,

helping them reach their behavior goals

.Interacted with staff members, teachers, social workers,

psychologists and parents.

.Completed daily paperwork monitoring behavior.

6/99-9/99

Special People in the Northeast (S.P.I.N.)

Summer Camp Counselor

.Counseled mentally disabled young adults ages 16-24, motivating

them to become more autonomous

.Helped mentally disabled young adults with daily activities

.Monitored behavior as they went on day trips

.Documented behavioral progress

Education

Capella University (M.S. in Counseling), Minneapolis, Minnesota. (5/09-

12/12)

United Theological Seminary (Masters of Divinity), Trotwood, Ohio. (8/04-

5/08)

Albright College (B.A. Psychology), Reading, Pennsylvania. (7/98-5/02)

Volunteer Work

Uptown Senior Citizens Home Philadelphia, PA

Habitat for Humanity Reading, PA

Awards

Made the Chancellor's List/ National Dean's List 04-07

References

References are available on request.

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