Counselor, ESL Tutor/Teacher, Substance Use Counselor
Resume:
Daniel J. Millar
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Tel: 808-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT
ESL Tutor August, 2015 – present
Language Systems International
Los Angeles, CA
Teaching English as a Second Language to international students in accredited language school.
ESL Tutor May, 2014 – present
Wyzant Tutoring
Teaching English as a Second language to students, one-on-one, in Los Angeles area
Program Director June, 2001- January, 2014
Ke Ala Pono Recovery Center Hilo, HI 96720
Program coordination and development of Chemical Dependency program for adolescents and adults on the Big island of Hawaii. Close collaboration with Family Court, Circuit Court, Teen Court, Department of Education, Department of Health and other agencies to develop and provide appropriate Outpatient chemical dependency services in the community and schools.
Part time Teacher, Hilo High School (2004-2014)
Chemical Dependency prevention, education and counseling to at-risk students in High School.
Substance Abuse Counselor and Clinical Supervisor August, 2000- June, 2001
Hina Mauka, Teen Care Kapa’a, Kauai, HI 96720
School-based substance abuse counseling to adolescents in Kapa’a High School. Clinical supervision of all other Teen Care school-based sites on Kauai (Waimea High School, Kapa’a Intermediate School).
Program Coordinator and Housing Specialist September, 1999-June, 2001
City of Glendale Glendale, CA 91206
Coordination of services to homeless individuals/families in the City of Glendale, California. These services include street outreach, mental health and substance abuse counseling, employment development, primary health care, veteran’s services, housing and emergency shelter.
Director of Programs September, 1998- September, 1999
P.A.T.H./Foundation House Transitional Group West Hollywood, CA 90038
Responsible for the development and day-to-day operations of several case-managed programs serving the needs of homeless individuals in the Greater Hollywood area and in the Cities of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The programs provide street outreach to homeless persons, one-stop access to medical, educational, mental health and veterans’ services plus a two-tier residential program for those motivated to addressing the needs, which have led to their homelessness.
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Director of Operations September, 1996- September, 1998
Servants of the Paraclete St. Michael’s Community,
Holistic Treatment Program for Religious Professionals St. Louis, MO 63127
Responsibility for the development and implementation of all aspects of this residential holistic treatment program for priests and religious, Budgeting, development of Funding sources, supervision of staff, professional consultants, day-to-day running of this program for twenty-five to thirty residents and forty full-time and part-time staff and contracted professionals.
Program Director July, 1995-September, 1996
West Hollywood Homeless Organization West Hollywood, California
Design and implementation of Innovative Outreach Program and Case Management Center (Access Center) for homeless individuals in the greater Hollywood area and the cities of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Services include access to Mental Health counseling, Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Job Development, HIV/AIDS Services, and Case Management etc.
Grants Developer January, 1995-July, 1995
West Hollywood Homeless Organization West Hollywood, California
Responsible for all Grant Development, including Federal, State, Private Foundations and Corporations. Funding for Shelter, Transitional Housing and HIV/AIDS programs.
Area Director – Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties March, 1993-December, 1994
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California Ventura, California
Development and administration of social service programs in these two countries. Included Grant Development and Compliance with Federal and State funding.
Director of Shelter and Transitional Housing Services March, 1991-March, 1993
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California Riverside, California
Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing for families and single parents.
Emergency Assistance Director November, 1989-March, 1991
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California San Bernardino, California
Community Relations/Supported Employment Coordinator Aug, 1988-Nov, 1989
Association for Retarded Citizens Riverside, California
Director of Aftercare
Holistic Treatment Program for Religious Professionals July, 1986-August, 1988
Servants of the Paraclete Jemez Springs, NM
English Professor (T.E.F.L.) July, 1995-September, 1996
Ecole Superieure D’Informatique Paris, France
Director, Residential Care Program for the Homeless 1980-1983
Grassmarket Area Housing Association Edinburgh, Scotland
Course Director and Supervisor (Adult Education) 1979-1980
Scottish Community Education Center Edinburgh, Scotland
Director, Day Center for the Homeless 1976-1978
Edinburgh Council for the Single Homeless Edinburgh, Scotland
Social Welfare Counselor 1974-1976
City of Edinburgh District Council Edinburgh, Scotland
Catholic Priest and High School Chaplain 1971-1974
Catholic Diocese of Motherwell Motherwell, Scotland
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Theology (S.T.B.) (1967-1969)
Pontifical Gregorian University Rome, Italy
Master’s (Licentiate) Degree in Theology (S.T.L.) (1969-1971)
Pontifical Gregorian University Rome, Italy
CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor) 2000 through 2014
ICADC (International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) 2000 through 2014
Other Education/Training
Youth Training and Career Development
Residential Care Seminars
Substance Abuse Counseling Courses
Seminars on Mental illness, Stress, Supported Accommodation & Employment
Management Courses in Supervision of Staff, Delegation & Time Management
Human Sexuality Seminars
HIV/AIDS Education & Prevention
Grantsmanship Center Training Course: Los Angeles CA (1989)
Counseling
Skills
Professional Affiliations
Pastoral Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Counseling to Homeless Adults
Counseling to Religious Professionals
Family Counseling
Adolescent Counseling
Familiarity and knowledge of Housing Issues and funding sources (HUD, HOPWA, etc.)
Familiarity with AIDS funding & compliance.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in Grant Writing & Fund Development in both private and public sectors.
Extensive experience in program development & budgeting.
Proven dedication to qualitative results.
Over 20 years experience in multi-disciplinary staff supervision.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Broad experience in counseling & training.
Computer literacy: Word Perfect, Microsoft Word/Office, Quicken, Windows 98/2000/7/8, Excel, and various database programs.
Languages: Spanish, Italian, and French.
Co-chair, Hollywood Social Service Consortium (1998-96)
Member, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Advisory Committee (1998-99)
Member, Los Angeles County HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS) Advisory Committee (1998-98)
Member, Board of Directors, Servants of the Paraclete, Missouri Corporation (1998-98)
Member, Glendale Homeless Consortium (1999-2000)
Member, Chemical Dependency Advisory Group, Hilo Community College
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