Brenda Eafford

SOCIAL SERVICES

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MAPLE HEIGHTS, OHIO 44137

EDUCATION

JANUARY 2011-DECEMBER 2017

JUNE 2004-JUNE 2004

EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts from CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, SOCIOLOGY/DOUBLE MAJOR IN CRIMINOLOGY.

Certification in Juvenile Corrections Officer from Ohio Department of Youth Services, Columbus, Ohio 2004

Certification as an Auxiliary Police Officer from Cleveland Police Department, 2002

Private Security Training, from Ran Training Academy, Cleveland, Ohio, OPOTA PS02-039

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2020-PRESENT

RECOVERY RESOURCES

My position as a Certified Prevention Specialist involves developing and delivering alcohol, tobacco, mental, behavioral and some gambling education to youths, and/or adults, either individually or in a group setting.

MAY 2020-SEPTEMBER 2020

PRESSLEY RIDGE

I served as a Client Care Coordinator at this employment. I provided care to my clients through referrals, mentoring, and sometimes monitoring their behaviors when needed. I also provided community resources to assist with their everyday basic living styles, so that they could remain autonomous.

MARCH 2019-OCTOBER 2019

CLEVELAND PEACEMAKER’S ALLIANCE

My position at CCJ served as a Court Involved Case Manager. I was responsible for coordinating and providing care in a timely fashion to my clients. I advocated for them, when needed, on behalf of my clients in court in front of their Probation Officer, Parole Officer, Judge, Magistrate, etc. I also assisted some clients with their medical needs, housing, employment, education, etc.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Great communication skills-adaptable in communication with youths and adults

Comfortable in interacting with a diverse group of people from any ethnic, cultural background

Experienced in developing programs, activities, and other community events for youths and/or adults.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Recognized by my current and previous supervisors for being efficient and productive in generating business for the Agency. I successfully completed my certification in Prevention as a Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA 161761)and is currently working towards my next certification as a Prevention Specialist(OCPS) within the next year or less.

AWARDS College Club West Scholarship Recipient-February 2016

The Last Mile Scholarship, Cleveland State University, April 2016

Crossing The Finish Line, Cleveland State University, October 2017

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES OHIO CERTIFIED PREVENTION SPECIALIST ASSISTANT (OCPSA 16176)

CPR & FIRST AID, NOVEMBER 2022-NOVEMBER 2024

CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION, EXPIRES MARCH 2024

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION

CLEVELAND AUXILIARY POLICER OFFICER #8698

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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