Erik J. Simmons

**** ***** **** ****** *Philadelphia, PA 19141 *267-***-****

ac1ip6@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Over ten years experience in the social service field. Dedicated to motivating and preparing clients to obtain viable employment. Proven ability to assess client needs and enhance their personal growth. Supportive and sensitive with the demonstrated ability to teach and guide clients while inspiring their confidence and trust. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word Perfect and Quick Books. Highlights of Professional Experience

KenCCID Philadelphia, PA 2016 – Present

Corporate Recruiter

● Established recruitment objectives and manage full-cycle recruitment process for contractors and direct hire candidates at all levels of staff

● Created effective advertising strategies, conduct job offers, prepare all necessary new hire paperwork, create and customize E-Skill exam, check references, schedule drug screening, and background check.

● Negotiated salary, terms and conditions of employment with candidates; obtain commitment from candidates for current job requirements

● Reduced overtime expenses by $3,000 in three months by using efficient hiring practices

● Presented and interpreted Human Resources policies and procedures to new employees

● Provided performance evaluations for employees and employees with dispute issues, hire, terminate and counseled employees

● Conducted panel interviews with hiring directors, managers and candidates

● Determined applicant’s qualifications by analyzing responses from Supplemental Class Questions; compared qualifications to job requirements

● Evaluated applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant’s qualifications with managers

● Maintain, monitor and enhance employment records related to hiring, terminations, leaves, transfers, or promotion, using Cyber human resources management system software

● Schedule and participate in internal and external job fairs, make presentations on behalf of the Agency

● Monitor and attend meetings for Incidents and Investigations to ensure the outcomes are within agency policies and regulation guidelines

● Facilitate trainings and orientations

● Train and assist managers how to conduct and complete 30 day, 90 day and annual evaluations Salvation Army Philadelphia, PA 2012 – Present

Direct Support Professional / Part Time

● Ensure that individuals day to day activities shall be directed towards the attainment of outcomes set forth within each ISP

● Oversee the self-medication skills according to 6400 regulations, and when appropriate supervise in medication administration

● Supervise individuals health care, including the administration of medications and the reporting of side effects and drug interactions caused by medication

● Contact the community house manager, nurse healthcare coordinator or medical professionals when necessary for appointments, including the filing of prescriptions, completion of appropriate forms, and informing other staff of changes and medical management and any follow up needed

● Implement behavior management techniques as taught by certified trainer or behavior therapist, when needed or applicable

● Perform daily record keeping both medical and routine logs The Kirkbride Center Philadelphia, PA 2015 – 2016

Human Resources Generalist

● Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using ADP human resources management system software.

● Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.

● Created effective advertising strategies, conduct job offers, prepare all necessary new hire paperwork, create and customize E-Skill exam, check references, schedule drug screening, and background check.

● Negotiated salary, terms and conditions of employment with candidates; obtain commitment from candidates for current job requirements

● Determined applicant’s qualifications by analyzing responses from Supplemental Class Questions; compared qualifications to job requirements

● Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or other internal positions.

● Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws.

● Maintain and update human resource documents, such as employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluations forms.

Elwyn Media, PA 2014 – 2015

Human Resources / Candidate Specialist

● Serve as primary point of contact for all applicants who have been identified for hire.

● Ensure accurate completion of all pre-employment screening paperwork.

● Process Pennsylvania Criminal Background Checks, Childline Clearances, Driving record request.

● Register all candidates for FBI fingerprints and provide candidate with paperwork and information related to the pre-employment physical and drug screens

● Communicate regularly with candidates to answer any questions, provide needed support and ensure completion or pre-employment process.

● Register and complete paperwork for fully cleared candidates for Elwyn’s New Employment Orientation.

● Conduct Day one of New Employee Orientation to assist new employees with completion of first day paperwork.

● Process first day paperwork according to Elwyn’s policies and procedures.

● Attend job fairs and open houses.

● Disposition candidates in applicant tracking system. Elwyn Philadelphia, PA 2010 – 2014

Employment Specialist

● Assesses client's education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest; assesses client readiness for job referral, classroom training, on-the-job training, and/or support services; attempts to match clients with available employment, training, or other opportunities/services.

● Interviews, advises, and guides a diverse population of clients to ascertain employability; interprets and explains regulations, rules, policies, and procedures to clients; may determine client eligibility for services; apprises clients of their rights, benefits, responsibilities, and obligations under program participation; ensures that applications and other forms are completed accurately and thoroughly.

● Contacts public and private employers in order to develop on-the-job training and/or direct job placement sites for clients; maintains cooperative relationships with employers, academic and vocational training institutions, and support service and community resource agencies.

● Monitors and evaluates client's progress through program components; monitors service providers through reports and site visits; resolves any problems or provides guidance and counseling; may make phone calls or conduct field visits to investigate clients' progress in various programs designed to assist clients in preparing for and obtaining employment.

● Interviews, advises, and guides a diverse population of clients to ascertain employability; interprets and explains regulations, rules, policies, and procedures to clients; may determine client eligibility for services; apprises clients of their rights, benefits, responsibilities, and obligations under program participation; ensures that applications and other forms are completed accurately and thoroughly

Community Integrated Services Philadelphia, PA 2008 – 2010 Employment Training Specialist

● Work with (MR) Mental Retardation (MH) Mental Health and Physically Disabled client / consumers.

● Collect information concerning consumers through interviews, assessments and observations.

● Assist Business Development specialist with finding suitable and viable employment for consumers in community-integrated jobs.

● Train consumers with job task when employment is obtained. Coordinate and implement fading plans with employers and consumers to ensure proper job performance.

● Complete and maintain consumer related paperwork, including federal - state mandated forms, records and case notes.

● Ability to: motivate clients; train and guide other staff in more complex case activities; analyze complex work situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; understand local labor market issues and trends; understand complex business practices of private sector; and carry out assignments and projects without detailed instructions. Mayor’s Office of Community Services Philadelphia, PA 2003 – 2008 Senior Case Manager

● Primary liaison between ( CAO ) State County Assistance Office and staff

● Planned, directed, supervised and coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff.

● Conducted and organized orientation sessions; explained program policies, procedures and plan of action to new participants and job candidates.

● Visited individuals in homes to provide information and appointment notices from the County Assistance Office.

● Worked with clients to identify choices and preferences for service arrangements that will involve and empower them in all aspects of the planning and service delivery to achieve optimum outcomes.

● Monitored the client’s progress through the intake assessment, planning, evaluation, and follow- up steps of the agency’s procedures and coordination of external resources. Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation Philadelphia, PA 2000 – 2003 Case Manager

● Documented and maintained accurate and current activity paperwork to ensure that all forms were correct and complete.

● Identified with client to assist him/her in resolving difficulties/barriers and coordinated multiple activities through advocacy, communication, education, identification of appropriate community resources and service facilitation to achieve seamless service delivery.

● Communicated with associates to identify problems areas and discuss candidate’s progress.

● Participated in the formulation of individual service strategy and complete Employment Development Plans.

Center for Learning Philadelphia, PA 1993 – 2000

Social Services

● Acted as a liaison in making referrals to existing community resources to provide families with necessary support services.

● Gathered clients’ social information to determine needs, then planned and implemented treatment plans for each individual.

● Prepared monthly reports for state and other government funding agencies

● Counsel children whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing students’ problems and arranging for needed services.

● Counsel parents with child rearing problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.

Volunteer Philadelphia, PA 2005

Volunteered case management services during evening hours for hurricane Katrina survivors placed in John Wanamaker School. Assisted county offices, DHS and other city agencies with finding housing, schools and other social services. Disseminated supplies and donations to families such as food, clothing, bathing products and other essential necessities.

Training

Essential Supervision Training June 2016

SHRM Certification Program Currently Enrolled

Education

Strayer University

Bachelor’s Degree- Business Administration

Human Resources Philadelphia, PA Present – 2017

Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 1989 – 1993 Associate’s Degree –Criminal Justice

Temple University Philadelphia, PA 1993 – 1997

Certificate of Criminal Justice (PASCEP)

Olney High School Philadelphia, PA 1988

High School Diploma

Relevant Educational Courses

Criminal Justice and Law * Legal Issues * Juvenile Justice * Organized Crime Police Operations * Comparative Police Systems * Psychology * Child Psychology References Available Upon Request

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