Abdulus K.J. Smith acvhow@r.postjobfree.com

**** ****** *** #*** ********* MD 21244 717-***-****

SUMMARY:

Children and youth counselor/mentor with 15 years of experience in counseling clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes while also planning, organizing, and leading structured programs of counsel, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients. MCTC-Certified

EDUCATION:

HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Harrisburg, PA

Associates Degree, 2006 – 2008

Major: Communications/Humanities

CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Clarion, PA

1993 - 1995

Major: Psychology/General Studies

EXPERIENCE:

LIBERTY CAB COMPANY, Harrisburg, PA, Sep 2015 – Present

Cab Driver

UBER PARTNER, Baltimore, MD, May 2015 – Jul 2015

Driver

MD DEPT OF JUVENILE SERVICES, Sabillasville, MD, Jan 2012 – Nov 2013

Resident Advisor I, Victor Cullen Center

Monitored the daily activity and rehabilitation efforts of delinquent youth within an enclosed facility

Assisted in restructuring VCC’s program criteria, resulting in increased rehabilitation outcomes across 2 of 4 cottages

Assisted staff during dangerous periods of rioting and violence toward staff

Managed control center operations, ensuring visitors and deliveries were properly accounted for; and ensuring staff were properly stationed around the campus during their shifts

T.W. PONESSA, Harrisburg, PA, Mar 2011 – Jun 2012

Therapeutic Staff Support

Worked with youth within schools, homes and the community providing life skills, structure and guidance within a child’s life

Provided academic instruction, supportive counseling, and strength-based behavioral intervention

Provided rehabilitative services to juveniles whom the courts have either considered for secure care or institutional placement

Provided individual and group counseling, individualized education, life skills and guidance, house management skills, along with wrap-around services to students/children with needs

YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, Harrisburg, PA, Sep 2010 – Feb 2011

Therapeutic Staff Support

Worked with youth within schools, homes and the community providing life skills, structure and guidance within a child’s life

Provided academic instruction, supportive counseling, and strength-based behavioral intervention

Provided rehabilitative services to juveniles whom the courts have either considered for secure care or institutional placement

Provided individual and group counseling, individualized education, life skills and guidance, house management skills, along with wrap-around services to students/children with needs

ALTERNATIVE REHABILITATION COMMUNITIES, Harrisburg, PA, April 2009 – May 2010

Counselor Assistant

Provided rehabilitative services to juveniles whom the courts have either considered for secure care or institutional placement

Provided individual and group counseling, individualized education, life skills and guidance, house management skills, along with wrap around services to the students/children with need(s)

HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT, Harrisburg, PA, Sep 2009 – May 2010

Tutor

Assisted children with daily homework tasks and supplemental assignments

Assisted children in the development of reading skills and enjoyment

Engaged in academic activities with selected students on a one-on-one basis

Collaborated with instructors to assess students’ needs and how to efficiently address those needs

Served as a positive role model for children

LANCASTER COUNTY YOUTH INTERVENTION, Lancaster, PA Dec 2001 – Jun 2005

Youth Care Worker

Provided hands-on care for alleged and adjudicated delinquent juveniles ages 10-18 while they waited for adjudication or disposition by the courts

Assisted with teaching the basic academic curriculum, while fostering a positive attitude towards school and learning in areas such as anger management and self-control, dealing with drug and alcohol issues, making good decisions, victimization awareness and individual responsibility

Transported individuals to court hearings, doctors’ appointments, outings, etc.

COVERALL HEALTH-BASED CLEANING SYSTEM, Dauphin County, PA, Jun 1999 – Oct 2007

Franchise Owner

Independently cleaned commercial and corporate buildings ranging from 2,500 to 6,000 cleanable square feet

PA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY (PHEAA), Harrisburg, PA, Mar 1999 – Sep 2001

Loan Counselor

Handled 15+ calls per hour on complex student loan account issues

Provided detailed explanations to customers about their loan activity such as accruing interest, tax deduction and timing of payment posting

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