Gordon G. Shaw
Sprague, CT *****
Areas of Effectiveness: Management of group homes, behavioral management and conflict resolution skills, organizational and motivational skills, and documentation and interventions.
My years at Electric Boat has made it possible for me to handle and be in charge of general maintenance of all machinery /appliances/ utilities. Also contact with many venders and building inspectors / contractors
Career Experience:
01/2019-present Clinical Supervisor, PPI, 134 Church St, Willimantic, CT, 06226
Support, advocate and mentor members in a residential co-ed facility. Members are there with drug, alcohol and co-occurring mental issues. Assist with medications, meals, teaching life skills through assignments and point systems. Redirect when needed. Monitor daily activities, passes, and make rounds of house for contraband. Log all activities
07/2016-01/2019 Support Specialist, United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern CT, 42 Norwich Rd, Quaker Hill, CT 06375
Support and advocate for individuals. Take on community outings and appointments. One on one time. Foster and promote independence.
01/2016-01/2019 Residental Assistant, Reliance House, 401 W. Thames St., Norwich, CT 06360
Assist and advocate for all members in daily lives. Foster sense of independence and responsibilities. Documentation of behaviors/ activities. Monitor where about of residence and activities. Transports residence to appointments and give them med ques. Follow IP guidelines.
07/01-05/2015 Program Director / Rehab Specialist, Key Human Services, 1290 Silas Deane Highway, Ste 1A, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Managed staff, scheduling and training. Used Therap computer system. Managed resident PPT's, IP' and appointments. Arranged transports for employment and other appoints. Daily management of safety for residents. Transcribed MD orders, gave medications and remained med certified and kept CPR current.
08/1994-01/2014 Triple P Parent Educator, UCFS, 47 Town St., Norwich, CT 06360
Working with families in need to help them with parenting skills. Participate in trainings and worked in professional team setting. Complete records and maintain confidentiality.
12/1995-07/1996 Work Supervisor, Community Enterprises, PO Box 672, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
Co-facilitated and facilitated job clubs.. Designed and implemented a job club curriculum. Assisted employment coordinators.
05/1995-12/1995 Coordinator, Phone-a-Teen, Child and Family Agency, 7 Vauxhaul St., New London, CT, 06320
Designed and implemented volunteer schedules and logs. Supervised activities and prepared reports. Transferred data to Child and Family agency. Organized necessary training for volunteers.
03/1980-01/1994 Carpenter/ Grinder, General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, 75 Eastern Point RD, Groton, CT 06340
Assist lead trades and erect temporary staging. Dock and undock submarines. Grind to fit components to exact tolerances. Safe use of pneumatic tools on all metals. Sound damping of submarines and working in high radiation areas following all protocals.
Volunteer Experiences: Teen Parent Program- Quinebaug Valley Youth Services
Teen Father Program- Norwich Family Services
Coach- NYFL, GYFL and Plainfield Basketball League
Coach - Men's Softball, Voluntown
Certificates: Human Services Training Program, Easter Seals Program, North Windham, CT
Special Training: Job Seeking Skills Course
Coaching Principles Course
CPR/ First Aid
Medication Certification
Workshops: Dismantling Racism-Healthy Families America-Non violent Dispute Resolutions-Dual Diagnosis of Substance Abuse and Mental Health-Effective Communications in Dealing with Conflict and Change- HIV and AIDS- Legal Responsibilities of Home Based Programs- Child Abuse and Neglect- Domestic Violence Prevention-Death and Loss- Empathic Listening- Depression and Suicide- Substance Abuse
References available on request