Michael Niece
Email: abqigt@r.postjobfree.com
Address: *** ******** **. **
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
Zip: 52404
Country: USA
Phone: 319-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $60,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
Experience
Service Coordinator, Reach For Your Potential, Iowa City, IA 2009 - present
Coordinated support for individuals with intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury to live independently in the community. Trained, supervised, evaluated, and scheduled 24 hour staff; coordinate transportation, medical care, day programming, and social activities; coordinated with guardians and the rest of each individual`s team; complete assessments and writing individual service plans for members.
Teacher, Regis Middle School, Cedar Rapids, IA 2008 - 2009
Provided instruction to seventh grade technology and eighth grade wellness classes; managed lunch room for grades sixth through eighth grade; supervised before and after school students; and worked with families of students receiving unsatisfactory grades in classes.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Washington Junior High school, washington, IA 2007 - 2008
Provided instruction for seventh grade life skills class for two quarters. Utilized curriculum and community resources to discuss issues including decision making, smoking, drug use, and cyber-ethics. Tutored expelled students in their homes.
Program Coordinator, MECCA Services, Iowa City, IA 2005 - 2007
Coordinated the education and direct care service programs for the Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education. This included managing funds provided by HUD and HRSA to assist low income persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Southeastern quarter of the state. Provided education and case management for the 14 county area. Also worked with persons in drug treatment programs; intake assessments, leading groups, teaching classes, individual counseling, and working with family members.
Substitute Teacher, Washington Junior High school, washington, IA 2003 - 2005
Taught classes in K-12 public schools for teachers on leave as an on call person. Stepped into class settings and continued the day to day routine for the local school district. Handled discipline and instructional duties in a variety of settings. Also worked in the College Community, Cedar Rapids, Pekin, and Fairfield Schools.
Community Resources Director, Project Lazarus, New Orleans, LA 2001 -2004
Coordinated volunteers and assisted in fund raising for a nationally known AIDS hospice. Gave tours to visitors and arranged for college spring break work trips at our site. Coordinated two major fundraisers that helped to fund the program. Serviced as the volunteer coordinator for the 2004 United States Conference on AIDS held in New Orleans, working with over 500 persons from all over the country.
Program Director, South Mississippi AIDS Task Force, Biloxi, MS 1994 -2001
Coordinated volunteers and assisted in fund raising for a nationally known AIDS hospice. Gave tours to visitors and arranged for college spring break work trips at our site. Coordinated two major fundraisers that helped to fund the program. Serviced as the volunteer coordinator for the 2004 United States Conference on AIDS held in New Orleans, working with over 500 persons from all over the country.
Education
The Iliff School of Theology, University of Denver, Denver, CO, Master of Divinity Degree 1987
Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, IA, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education 1983
Other Work
State Program Coordinator, Mississippi State Health Department, Jackson, MS
Community Educator/Case Manager, Project Connect, Jackson, MS
Primary Counselor, Marion Hill Chemical Dependency Unit, Vicksburg, MS
Primary Counselor, Transitions Inc., Newport, KY
United Methodist Pastor, Iowa Conference, Des Moines, IA
Community Activities
Charter Member of the Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation (Chair 2005-06)
Basketball Official for the IHSAA and Iowa Girls Athletic Union
Volunteer for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation
Member, Board of Directors for the Coastal Family Health Clinics, Gulfport, MS
Served as a volunteer or board member of 29 other non-profit agencies
Referrals
Available upon request.