Akim Russell

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Philadelphia, PA 19139

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Education: Neumann College Aston, PA

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management (August 2004) Wilmington University New Castle, DE

Master’s in Administration of Human Services

North Central University Online

Master’s in Education-Gen. Education Prescott Valley, AR Employment

Housing Stabilization Specialist Philadelphia, PA

Friends Rehabilitation Program August 2023-Pres

Work hand in hand with drug and alcohol treatment facilities identifying homeless clients that have successfully completed the program and that need Rapid-Housing. Work as case manager for providing 12-month housing agreement. Also collect contributions, monthly visits and counseling. Behavior Specialist Philadelphia, PA

SESI Schools/Olney High School Sept 2022- August 2023 Work as Behavior Specialist/ Operation. Modifying behaviors of students as well as securing the safety of all students in program. Work hand in hand with teacher making sure they are meeting classroom guidelines and procedures. Also making sure all paper work and family contact are being met. Youth Mentor Philadelphia, PA

One Bright Ray Community High School Aug 2021- Sept 2022 Work with emotional Support Team for credit recovery alternative school, identifying students that’s in need of extra support. The support includes emotional, family, financial and other issues youth may be dealing with. Create attendance, educational and financial plan to help student along the way of obtaining high school diploma and seeking secondary education, as well as employment. Homeless Outreach Specialist May 2021- Pres

Horizon House Philadelphia, PA

Works with the homeless population, identifying individuals in need of shelter in the Delaware County area. Providing food, shelter, and references to housing services, as well as drug and alcohol and mental health services. Assistant Site Manager Feb 2019-Aug-2019

COMHAR Swarthmore, PA

Work with adult clients with dual diagnosis in residential setting, helping them with everyday living and helping with accountability, providing meals counseling as well as modifying behaviors and administering programs for clients while placed in residential home. Also, managing staff with scheduling and assignments. Completing monthly reports and planning for clients in the homes setting. Direct Support Professional March 2013-Feb 2019

Kensington Management Services Philadelphia, PA

Work with adult clients with dual diagnosis in residential setting, helping them with everyday living and helping with accountability, providing meals counseling as well as modifying behaviors and administering programs for clients while placed in residential home.

Assistant Rec Leader/Director of After school program June 2014-June 2021 City of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA

Recreational leader for recreation center, responsible for helping administer programs, assist with all rec activities that are in place. Also responsible for fundraising, implementing program and well as brining programs to the center. Directing staff and administering activities and program for the youth. Kids and Family Inc Oct 2014-Jan 2020

Personal Care Assistant/Therapist Philadelphia, PA Work one to on with youth 3-5 years old with Developmental delays in the pre-school setting. Helping with daily activities as well as modifying behaviors in the classroom. US Medical Associates August 2013-Jan 2018

Mental Health worker Philadelphia, PA

Work with high functioning MH and MR adults in independent living setting responsible for accountability of client as well as cooking cleaning and making sure client has all daily essentials to function appropriately in their home setting,

Delta T Group/Green Tree Sept. 2012-2017

Group TSS Worker Philadelphia, PA

One to one therapeutic staff support for youth age 12 in school setting responsible for modifying behavior by focusing on goals as well as using de-escalation techniques helping with everyday classroom activity. Full-Time Teacher March 2009-Apr. 2012

DeLasalle In Town Philadelphia, PA 19121

Teacher for Court Adjudicated youth in day treatment school. Responsible for lesson plans implemented by teacher. Also act as counselor and behavioral specialist, modifying behavior in and outside the classroom. Residential Counselor Oct. 2011 Feb. 2011

Wordsworth Academy/Camelot Schools Philadelphia, PA Overnight worker for teenage boys in residential setting. Responsibilities are the accountability of youth in overnight setting and also responsible for waking youth up and getting the ready for daily activity. Foster Care Social Worker Jan. 2009-Aug 2009

Tabor Children’s Services Philadelphia, PA 19144

-Social Worker for foster Care for children in Foster Care, specializing in helping children transition into the home. Also helping biological families with goals set out by court and responsible for collecting school and medical records for all foster children.

SCOH Social Worker Jan 2008- Dec. 2008

Juvenile Justice Center/Delta T Philadelphia, PA 19144 Social worker for children in their own home, specializing helping family with work, drug abuse and child care. Act as advocate for child and family during court, responsible for collecting school and medical records for every child in the home.

Behavioral Specialist February 2007- March 2009

The Camelot Schools New Orleans, LA 70125

Behavioral Specialist in operations department, for middle school over aged 8th graders ages 14-18. Responsible for making sure the school, students and teachers was operating in a safe working environment. Also acted as In school suspension coordinator for third floor 8th graders. Mental Health Tech March 2007-March 2009

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital Fort Washington, PA Assist mental health patients with daily therapeutic and hygiene needs under direction of nursing and medical staff. Make observations and document patient treatment interventions, behavior and progress. Assist with Q 15 check. Organize, supervise and encourage patient participation in educational and recreational activities. Behavioral Specialist March 2007-Nov 2007

Presbyterian Children’s Village Rosemont, PA

-Behavioral Specialist for residential youth ages 13-18, help in school with school work, behaviors, also counsel youth with physical, mental and emotional issues. Also tutor kids in subjects such as math, reading, science, and history.

Therapeutic staff support Nov 2007- June. 2008

Delta T Group Marcus Hook, PA

Work in classroom for mental health students ages 5-10. Responsible for implementing structure and discipline within a school based learning environment.

Reintegration Worker July 2006-Oct. 2007

Glen Mills Schools Concordville, PA

Supported the family’s welfare, school attendance, employment, and use of resources in the youth’s community up to three months after discharge, do initial reports to develop service plans for youth upon discharge Counselor/Teacher July 2003- Oct. 2010

Glen Mills Schools Concordville, PA

-Counselor of adjudicated delinquents; responsible for unit accountability, counseling students on behavior, personal issues, teaching youth in basic math, reading, science and history. Therapeutic Staff Support Dec 2003-June 2004

Northern Homes Family and Children Services Philadelphia, PA

-Responsible for one to one staff support for 9 year old child, helping child deal with emotional and mental issues while in school. Also worked with family in developing different alternative when child acts out or become a threat to himself and others.

Mental Health Tech June 2004-Sept. 2004

Northern Homes Family and children services Philadelphia, PA counselor or MR and MH boys ages 11-14. Assist in tutoring, providing activities, field trips and monitored behavior; also provided physical and emotional support when needed Mental Health Tech August 2003-June 2005

Devereux

-Provided therapeutic services to adults with depression, aggression, self-esteem issues, psychosis, drug and alcohol issue, cutting, self-injurious behaviors, suicidal thoughts/attempts, and pdd/autism spectrum. Camp Counselor August 2002

Philadelphia 76ers Summer Basketball Camps Aston, PA

-taught fundamentals of basketball to children 7-14; created and implemented activities; provided counseling personal and athletic to participants

Volunteer Work

-Co-Director of PBL/Hollow Elite AAU basketball organization 2021-Present

-Youth Mentor for “We Heard You” Mentorship program

-Assistant Basketball coach at Olney High 2022-23 season

-Basketball coach of Pleasant Playground Parks and recreation league

-Assistant Basketball coach Prep Charter High school 2012 to 2014

-Assistant Boys Basketball coach George Washington High School 2008 to 2011

-Coached children ages 12 and under in Neighborhood basketball league 2003

-Tutored children in after-school program at Wissahickon Boys & Girls Club 2000-2004

-Assistant Men’s Basketball Scout Delaware Valley College 2007 Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

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