Benjamin Pope
Counselor I
Hampton, VA *****
**********@*****.***
Seeking a position with your firm
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
May 2013-to Present Merrimac Detention Center
Provide therapeutic counseling to the teen's court order to the facility, Conducted daily group and utilization of Behavioral Management System
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Counselor II
Newport-News Juvenile Detention Center
February 2006 to November 2012
Maintained operational control and movement control of residents assigned to in housing unit Served a crisses counselor, wrote incident reports and shift Log of resident behavior Trained staff personnel in First Aid/CPR/AED and Blood borne Pathogen and Physical restraint Neportnews Cmmunity Service Board
CASA II
May 2005 to January 2006
Hampton/Newport-News Community Service Board
Provided Therapeutic counseling and administrative support to Adult Day Support Facility for adults with Mental Health and Mental Retardation related issues. Provided training of staff personnel in First Aid/CPR/AED
Correctional Officer
November 2004 to May 2005
Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail, Managed Inmate Housing Unit/ Movement Control Provided Physical security for emergency Maintain accountability of inmate assigned to housing units, prepared inmate for court and Doctor Appointments and visitation movement. Provided facility personnel training in First Aid/CPR/AED
Individual Counselor
Crossroads Community Youth Home
February 1993 to August 2004
Wrote Individual Service plan and quartley report of Clients assigned to program for courts Conducted weekly evaluation report and document finding. Provided staff personnel w/training in First Aid/CPR/ AED & Physical Restraint
Correctional Officer
Greensville Correctional Center - Jarratt, VA
March 1991 to February 1992
Supervised and maitained imate popualtion of Specail Housing Unit, Conducted room search and maintain access control of inmatemovement provided crisis assistance during emergency satiation Security NCOIC
US Army Logistical
June 1982 to January 1991
Education
Vocational Degree/ Communication in Communication
Big Ben Community College
License
Tri-County Technical College - Pendleton, SC
High School Diploma
Pendleton High School - Pendleton, SC
Skills
• Crisis Intervention (10+ years)
• Behavior Management (7 years)
• Individual / Group Counseling (10+ years)
• Group Therapy (10+ years)
• Crisis Management
• Child & Family Counseling (10+ years)
• Case Management (10+ years)
• Behavioral Therapy
• Intake Experience
• Meeting Facilitation
• Program Development
• Curriculum Development
• Law Enforcement (10+ years)
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Rank: E-5 SERGEANT
Certifications and Licenses
FCC Radio & Television License
Operate television and Radio station function while on-air program Assessments
Verbal Communication — Completed
October 2020
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely.
Full results: Completed
Logic & Critical Thinking — Completed
October 2020
Using logic to solve problems.
Full results: Completed
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Completed October 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Completed
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