Darrel L. Childs - CASAC
Laurelton, NY 11413
718-***-**** or *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where my education, experience, skills and expertise can be
best utilized.
EXPERIENCE:
08/12 – 7/14 Martin DePores Group Home, Inc., Queens, NY
Head Coordinator
Work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director and oversees the overall supervision of the
staff and adolescents of the house
Provide a nurturing environment and intensive supervision and security for adolescent in a secured
adolescent residential facility
Administer medication in an accurate and timely manner
Utilize behavior management techniques appropriately with residents
Effectively communicate behavior choices to residents, outlining the positive and negative
consequences of their choices
Facilitate group counseling/skills training sessions assisting adolescents in skill development in specific
target areas of their Master Service Plan
Track team and clients information in staff logs and client notes
Maintain communications with co-workers throughout shift and across shifts, keeping them apprised of
therapeutic issues
Complete all resident reports, plans and records in a timely manner in accordance with program
procedures and funding contract standards
Document all relevant contact with parents/resources, ACS and external agencies
Facilitate implementation of Master Service Plans and conducts 90 day reviews
Meet regularly with Executive Director and actively participated in supervision of staff members
9/00 - Present Public School Athletic League
Certified Official of High School Basketball, Football, Softball and Girls Lacrosse
1/05 - Present HELPING OUR GUYS AND GIRLS SUCEED, Queens, NY
Volunteer – Assign officials to referee basketball games, officiate games, mentor students, individual
counseling, group counseling, anger management, bullying counseling and peer pressure counseling,
facilitated rite of passage, rap sessions and fund raisers.
Darrel L. Childs – CASAC
6/05 – 6/10 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, New York, NY
Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Specialist – CASCAC
Worked with students from grades 3 – 12 in various populations such as at risk youth, gang members,
gay and lesbian club
Evaluated students on preventive skills, social skills, and life skills pertaining to drugs, healthy living
and communication skills
Facilitated classroom presentations, workshops, peer leadership and family counseling
Conducted individual assessments/sessions, group counseling and crisis intervention
Referred students to outside agencies and monitored their progress
Reviewed the qualitative and quantitative results of each activity cycle to be reported monthly for
funding with OASIS
1/03 – 6/05 PHOENIX HOUSE –Queens, NY – Adolescent Aftercare Program – Assistant
Director
Supervised and monitored staff of five employees and 80 youth participants
Responsible for the daily operation under the direction of the Program Director, supervised activities of
the program
Facilitated weekly staff meeting to give constructive feedback to develop and enhance their counseling
skills
Responsible for providing counseling and intense case management services to individuals in the
community-based component
Conducted home visits, arranged linkages with collaborating agencies, advocated on behalf of clients
Prepared individual aftercare plans, organized and ran parent groups, and relapse prevention groups
Serviced as liaison between day school and the aftercare program
EDUCATION:
9/07 – 1/08 Fordham University
Big Brother Big Sister Supervisor Mentoring Course
12/05 Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
(CASAC) #16765
11/05 Certified CPR and First Aid
1/77 – 5/78 Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York