EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Science - Major: Criminal Justice
Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI – 2012- 2014
Associate Degree in Arts - Major: Criminal Justice
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI – 2009- 2011
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Hamilton Center, Plainfield, IN
Wrap-Around Coordinator 12/1/2020- 9/16/2022
Perform tasks including linkage, referral, crisis management, and follow-up. Provide services that are goal-oriented activities that assist clients by locating, coordinating, and monitoring necessary care and services insuring that they are appropriate and accessible.
Catholic Charities West Michigan, Benton Harbor, MI
Family Preservation worker 09/2019 – Current
Home-based, solution-focused programming assisting families with multiple problems through consistent and ongoing services to improve family functions. Assist families with behaviorally specific goals to enhance and increase family functions. Assisting families to enhance the use of community resources, budgeting, and organizational skill.
State of Michigan, Benton Harbor, MI
Licensed Child Care Provider 06/2017 – 02/2019
Supervised and monitored the safety of children in care. Supervised and monitored child care staff. Developed policy for the center. Maintained a $15,000 budget. Upheld Michigan Child Care Policy. Budgeting and payroll. Designed and conducted training for child care staff. Organized mealtimes for children in care. Developed schedules and routines to ensure that children had enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
State of Michigan, Benton Harbor, MI
Children’s Services Worker – Foster Care Case Manager 06/2017 – 09/2018
Utilized child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. Managed up to 20 cases at a time. Assessed each case and delegated suitable services for over 70 clients who’ve had children removed from their care. Prepared and monitored client Case Service Plans. Updated Case Services Plans quarterly. Altered Service Plans based on the compliance or non-compliant of clients. Conducted background checks and drug screens. Prepared detailed reports for the Courts. Testified in court hearings. Scheduled and conducted weekly meetings with clients. Conducted announced and unannounced home visits for clients and foster parents. Participated in monthly Professional Development.
EDU Staff, Grand Rapids, MI
Substitute Teacher 03/2016 – 06/2017
In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, helped students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons.
Kent Cont. Juvenile Detention Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Youth Specialist 08/2013 – 06/2017
Provided custodial care and supervision for youth residing in Juvenile Detention. Sustained detailed logs of observed behaviors and participation. Conducted organized groups on topics of life skills, team building, and social skills. Operated the Central Control Monitoring Center. Prepared detailed incident reports.
DDH YMCA – Loop After School Program, Grand Rapids, MI
Administrative Assistant 07-2009 – 09-2012
Provided direct assistance to the Director of After-School programming. Completed and maintained staff licensing files. Submitted requests for DHS clearance checks. Completed background checks. Collected and reviewed monthly reports. Interviewed potential employees. Assembled New Hire Packages. Conducted New Hire orientations. Conducted training sessions. Hired and monitored external vendors. Recruited and scheduled volunteers. Ordered supplies for the office and program sites. Managed the program’s supply inventory. Assembled and maintained staffing contact list, staff email distribution list, and communications. Edited and entered timesheets into the Kronos payroll system. Proactively participated in professional development to further my knowledge and awareness of student needs.
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS:
Managing and monitoring clients and staff
Data Entry
Scheduling and managing staff
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Pinnacle Electric Grade Book, and Open Office.
Mechanical Restraint / Handcuffing
CPR & First Aid for Adults & Children
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
Member of The Juvenile Justice Vision 20/20
Former Member of The Kent County Human Trafficking 1st Response Team
Member of Grand Rapids Community Colleges’ Criminal Justice Team
Youth Leader for The Revolution Christian Ministries
Community Outreach Leader
Dean’s List student at Ferris State University
Dean's List student at Grand Rapids Community College
References
Larry Brunson : Advocating Children to Success
Founder & Provider
317-***-**** *****@********.***
Dina Martinez: Catholic charities
Program supervisor
Katie Boelman: Kalamazoo Public Schools
Parenting Coach
616-***-****. ****@*******.***
Crystal Rios: Grand Rapids Public School
K-12 Teacher
616-***-****. ************@*****.***
Nikki Banks: Grand Rapids Community College
LCSW. Department Head - Associate Professor/Coordinator of Corrections and Juvenile Services.
616-***-****. ******@****.***
Hue Martin Robinson: Kent County Juvenile Detention
Assistant Superintendent
Matthew Budd : Kent County Juvenile Detention
Shift Supervisor
Precious Bradford
(616) 929 - 2980
5818 Flight School Dr. Door 223, Indianapolis, IN 46221
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