Coordinator, Counselor, Human service

DANNIE W. McQUEEN, MDiv

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Mount Vernon, 10553

Cell: 347-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

Recognized community re-entry leader/counselor and public speaker with expertise in topics on re-entry, homelessness, life skills and civic engagement. Established network of contacts with local and national constituent groups including boards, committees, government, nonprofit organizations, and industry-leading corporations. Analytical, collaborative, and success-oriented.

CLINICAL & LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

Community Planning & Partnerships

Inspirational Leadership

Cultural Transformation

Program & Resource Development

Crisis Intervention

Conflict Mediation/ Negotiation Skills

Community Outreach

Motivational Interviewing

Life Skills

CAREER ASSIGNMENTS

2019 - PRESENT COMMUNITY LIFE ASSOCIATE THE BOWERY MISSION NY, NY

●Responsibilities include: welcoming and orienting residents and volunteers

●Modeling and coaching independent living skills

●Promoting healthy communication, overseeing schedules

●Ensuring safety by conducting hourly rounds and scheduled fire drills

●Submitting timely progress and incident reports

●Working collaboratively with other departments

2018-2019 PRESENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FAMILY RESTORATION MOUNT VERNON, NY

●Provide fiscal administration of an annual budget of approximately $50,000.

●Oversee a case management program providing services to formerly incarcerated and the homeless

●Supervise a staff of 7 volunteers and a case manager

●Recruit, hire and train staff

● Utilize Microsoft Office tools -Outlook, Word, Excel

●Oversee the implementation of the following services: case management, substance abuse, housing, employment and vocational.

●Build relationships in the community with various organizations

●Extend and increase the use of facility by other community organizations

●Researched, developed, implemented and evaluated outcomes, performance and value based indicators to ensure that top quality was achieved for the cost of care

2017-2018 CASE MANAGER FAMILY RESTORATION MOUNT VERNON, NY

●Prepare clients for permanent housing using tools such as: Life Skills, budgeting, apartment management

●Develop mutually agreed upon services plans, write progress notes

●Conduct individual session and facilitate therapeutic groups

●Maintain a caseload

2010-2017 CHAPLAIN’S ASSISTANT MARCY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY MARCY, NY

●Assisted in helping others cope with substance use, mental health and other concerns

●Created positive and hopeful environment and displayed genuine compassion and a spirit to serve and support others

●Provided a calming and supportive presence at all times

●Provided appropriate and supportive care to people facing a personal crisis (death of a child, suicide, drug overdose, mental health issues, drug and alcohol dependency, serious illness and acute trauma)

2004-2010 TRANSITIONAL FACILITATOR OTISVILLE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OTISVILLE, NY

●Provide crisis intervention services and recommendations for treatment and referral as needed.

●Collect and utilize data to assess participant needs, with information from all relevant sources.

●Develop, modify and deliver curriculum for rehabilitation-based classes

●Facilitate rehabilitation-oriented services, meetings, groups, and other activities; teach skills, provide information and assist participants with resource acquisition related to housing, social, education, employment and other key life domain goals

●Organized files, assisted with housing assignments, and individual assessment for job readiness

1996-2004 PEER COUNSELOR STORMVILLE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY STORMVILLE, NY

●Peer mentoring, engaged in one on one counseling sessions, and motivational support

● Utilize person centered planning principles and techniques

●Supported individuals with struggles pertaining to mental health, psychological trauma or substance abuse

●Maintain a caseload, progress Notes, Assessments, Chart documentation

●Facilitate group counseling sessions

EDUCATION

2017 Masters of Divinity in Biblical Studies, Charter University,

2015 Bachelors in Biblical Studies, Onesimus Bible College

2010 Certificate in Ministry & Human Services, NY Theological Seminary

1996 Certificate in Counseling, NYS Department of Labor

20-YEAR SOCIAL SERVICE CAREER PROVIDING VISION AND STRATEGY TO

OPERATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH DIVERSE MISSIONS & GOAL

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