Taalib Nickerson
Newark, NJ, 07108
***************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position utilizing the skills I have learned through my education and work experience.
Experience
8/06 Present Care Manager
Union County Care Management Organization (C.M.O.),
Families and Community Together (F.A.C.T.), Mountainside, NJ
Primary Responsibilities: Coordinates the consultation, information, and referral services for
clients. Determines the nature of clients’ needs and examines which community resource is
appropriate to meet their needs. Provides ongoing assessment of client’s needs and reviews
progress towards achieving objectives. Conduct meetings with clients to discuss progress and
encourage continued participation.
3/06 8/06 Care Manager Assistant
Union County C.M.O. (F.A.C.T.), Mountainside, NJ
Primary Responsibilities: Assist Care Manager and Care Manager
Supervisor in coordinating resources and services to meet the needs of
clients. Link clients to community resources. Also perform standard
office assistant duties as needed.
1/05 12/05 Clinical Assistant (Sexual Offenders Unit)
Laurel Heights Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Primary Responsibilities: Supervision of children with a history of sexual offenses, physically
aggressive with assaultive behavior, and fire setting capabilities. Assisted in developing an
individualized treatment plan of each resident. Provided individual and group therapy sessions.
Completed necessary documentation (resident behavioral and incident reports, daily logs, and
progress reports).
12/04 3/05 Package Handler
Federal Express, Stockbridge, GA
Primary Responsibilities: To load and unload all packages obtained and sort them by their
respective zip codes for further travel.
10/03 6/04 Senior Youth Worker (Conduct Disorder Unit)
Wynona M. Lipman Education & Training Center, Newark, NJ
Primary Responsibilities: To act as Childcare and/or Assistant Childcare Manager of a living unit
during assigned shift and perform all duties as such. Supervised and coordinated all aspects of
resident life services. Worked collaboratively with all clinicians to ensure continuity of care.
Participated in all aspects of the treatment planning process. Ensured the resident unit is in
compliance with applicable state and facility requirements including staff-to-resident-ratios,
infection control and behavior management practices. Speaks for the unit manager at designated
meetings and on the unit. Provided daily supervision to youth workers and assesses their
effectiveness in monitoring the residents’ individual participation in daily activities. Ensured
required documentation on resident behavior is completed.
6/02 10/03 Youth Worker (Conduct Disorder Unit)
Wynona M. Lipman Education & Training Center, Newark, NJ
Primary Responsibilities: Supervised at risk youth with a history of disorderly conduct offenses,
assaultive behavior, physically aggressive, and fire setting capabilities. Orientation of new
residents. Ensured that residents comply with rules of conduct. Provided feedback to clinical staff
regarding residents’ behaviors, attitudes, and adaptation to treatment. Maintained safety and
security of the residents. Instructed residents in general housekeeping duties. Completed necessary
documentation (Population sheets, shift notes, residential life forms, and incident reports).
12/01 6/02 General Maintenance Worker
Wynona M. Lipman Education & Training Center, Newark, NJ
Primary Responsibilities: Receives oral or written orders and reports work accomplished to Head
Custodian and Head of Building Services. Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.
Participates in general cleaning, painting, and repair work. Uses hand tools and power tools in
making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds and walks.
6/97 9/01 Worksite Supervisor
Summer Youth Employment Training Program, Newark, NJ
Primary Responsibilities: Supervised youth workers that serve 30 -40 youths daily in summer
activities.
5/01 8/01 Mail Clerk
United Parcels Service, Newark Airport
Primary Responsibilities: To load and unload all packages obtained and sort them for further travel.
Education, Honors, Activities & Skills
8/99 5/01 North Carolina A&T University-Electrical Engineering, Minor in
Architectural (Design) Engineering
9/95 6/99 Essex Catholic High School-College Prep
Honors & Awards
Honors Student
Basketball Scholarship
Urban Funding Award Scholarship
Activities
Co-Captain of Basketball Team (1 Year)
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Certified Strength and Needs Assessor
Memberships & Community Service
Big Brother/Big Sister-Volunteer, Newark, NJ (2001-2004)
Newark Boys & Girls Club-Volunteer (Group Leader), (1997-1999)