Machine Operator Management Quality

Jeffrey L Kirkland

*** **** ****** ****** ****, Pa. 17401

Phone 717-***-**** email *****@*******.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Dual Diagnosis Therapist

Counsel clients in individual, family and/or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental and physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.

Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.

Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.

Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate mental or physical condition of client or patient.

Collaborate with various disciplines to plan and coordinate treatment.

Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.

2012 – 2016 Senior Community Service Employment Program

Job Site Monitor

Work with Community Host Agencies to ensure compliance with goals and objectives of Program.

Work with agency representatives to assess the needs of individual worksites.

Interview and train prospective program participants

2012 – 2014 Senior Community Service Employment Program

Job Developer/Counselor

Provide support and assistance to program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment.

Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed.

Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up.

2008 – 2011 School District of the City of York

Classroom Interventionist

Provide instruction in Math and Reading to Individual students and small groups.

Monitor and assess student performance on computerized educational programs.

Administer and evaluate District and State mandated educational assessment test.

2001 – 2007 Mission Home Ministries Alternative School York, Pa

Administrator / Counselor

Participate in intake, assessment and placement of students

Develop and monitor plans for student transition back to regular school

Co-ordinate meetings with professional staff and outside agencies in support of students.

2000 – 2001 Family Services of York, Pa

Family Therapist

Provide individual, family and group counseling

Assess and evaluate clients to determine treatment needs

Development and implement therapeutic treatment plans

1999 – 2000 Cornell/Abraxis & T. W. Ponessa New Oxford – York, Pa

Mobil Therapist

Evaluate behavioral and emotional issues of clients

Provide individual, family and group counseling

Interprets treatment objectives for other staff to help provide integrated services

1978 – 1998 Consolidated Freightways York / Carlisle, Pa.

Dockworker

Facilitated national and transnational shipments of freight

Completed Management Quality Assurance Program

Served as Teamster Union representative

1976 – 1978 Children’s Home of York, Pa.

Director of Youth Services

Coordinated and facilitated agency interaction with local youth service agencies.

Developed and edited a countywide newsletter addressing youth related issues

1973 – 1976 Crispus Attucks Community Center York, Pa.

Director of School-Age Day Care Program

Responsible for the development, maintenance and day-to-day operation of program

Responsible Developing and submitting grant proposals

Served as liaison to other agencies and service providers

1971 – 1973 Caterpillar Tractor Company York, Pa.

Machine Operator

Performed various manufacturing related jobs, including but not limited to: Automated machine operator, test machine operator, forklift operator.

1967 – 1970 Children’s Home of York, Pa.

Child Care Counselor

Responsible for the daily care of clients, helped to develop and carry out treatment plans.

Serve as liaison between clients and professional support staff.

EDUCATION

1999 Lincoln University Oxford, Pa.

Masters of Human Services Degree Graduated with Honors

Master Compliance Administrator Certificate

1994 American Contract Compliance Association in conjunction with Morgan State University Baltimore, Md.

Completed coursework at several other Universities including: York College, Virginia Union University and Penn State York Campus.

2017 CAC Certified Addictions Counselor

INTEREST

York, Pa. African American History, Experienced Photographer, computer literate, tutor, community activist, computer graphics, reading,

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Tutored at Christ Lutheran Church, mentored and tutored at Shiloh Baptist church.

Head Start Parent representative to the Community Progress Board of Directors,

Organized and facilitated several community forums addressing such topics as: The Role of the Black Church in the African-American community and Black Male/Female Relationships

Was elected as the President of the 1980 York Charrette

A founding member and organizer of the African-American Political Roundtable, which help to increase minority participation in the Democratic Party as well as the political system in general.

Served as President of the York City School Board, which entails oversight of Educational Programs, annual $86 million budget as well as a $50 million construction project.

Served as a member of the York City Human relations Ad Hoc Committee to increase tolerance and unity in our community

References provided upon request

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