Melvin L. Childs

ad2u7r@r.postjobfree.com

310-***-****

Objective: To obtain a position of growth and development while providing social services to an at-risk population.

Education:

Florida A&M Bachelor of Arts; Criminal Justice, 2003

West Los Angeles College; Associates of Arts; Liberal Studies, 1999

Skills & Abilities:

●Vaccinated & Boosted

●Clean Background

●Personable & of Good Morale

●Ethical Business Practices

●Case Management

●Mentorship

●Crisis Intervention

●Behavior Modification

●Treatment Planning

●Critical Race Theory

●Motivational Interviewing

●Cultural Competency

●Cognitive Behavior Therapy

●Client Oriented

●Client Relations

Outreach and Advocacy

Experience:

Mindful Growth Residential Facility (STRTP), Direct Care Staff 2020-2022

Completed intake/exit documentation with each client entering or exiting the program. Encouraged youth adolescent clients to adopt positive decision-making practices in addition to learning how to maintain positive coping techniques. Completed daily case notes and logged the prescription and intake of each client. Submitted incident reports to various agencies (DCFS, DMH, Probation) while also performing meal preparation, housekeeping.

Weingart/Helpline Youth Counseling, Site Director 2020-2022

Delegated tasks amongst various employees. Oversaw program efficiency while implementing safety policies and regulations to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees and program participants and utilizing the Clarity HM program which is to maintain the case notes of each client.

S.L.A.M, Inc., Non-Profit Program Director 2014-2020

Provided empowering services in the areas of sports, academics and social growth to male Transitional Age Youth experiencing homelessness. Promoted proper self-advocacy and independent thinking while offering guidance and structure. Partnered with Compton Unified School District’s homeless liaison.

Inglewood Unified School District- Assistant Basketball Coach 2011-2013

Assisted in training students to incorporate sports fundamentals and discipline within their daily lives. Encouraged students to utilize the idea of cause and effect both on and off the basketball court. Provided techniques to inspire attitude modification to increase self-esteem and motivation and guided individuals with positive behavior to make better life choices for themselves. Aided students to prepare for college and career goals, as well as provide each student with communal resources to assist them on positively moving forward. (Tutoring, SAT/ACT Prep, FAFSA workshops, Food Resources, Shelter, and Mental Health).

Salvation Army Youth Summer Camp, Camp Counselor/Youth Coordinator 2012-2009 Provided residential care to multiple camp participants, instructed various activities that encouraged critical thinking, facilitated workshops intended to promote positive productiveness, in addition to providing behavioral modification support by using Cognitive Behavioral Practices. Provided individual and group mentorship to camp participants within a diverse population. Collaborated with administration and parents to support camp participants with anger management, coping skills, and anxiety. Developed behavioral treatment plans for camp participants to follow once they have completed their camp term.

Lyrehs, LLC-Case Worker 2009-2003

Worked directly with administrative staff and conducted intake and exit activities of each participant entering and exiting the agency. Updated progress notes, scheduled medical and therapy appointments. Created itinerary for monthly events and provided educational services including tutorial programs. Responsible for managing data to assist in implementing additional community programs.

Certifications:

AED and Adult, Child & Infant CPR Certified - Current

Material Safety Data Sheet Training (MSDS)

Eco Lab Training

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