Behavioral Health High School

Alvan Morrison

*** * **** ****** ************, PA 19139

**********@*****.*** 215-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Saint Joseph University; Philadelphia, PA

February, 2023- Present

Public Safety Officer

• Checks and secures campus buildings

• Turns on/off exterior campus lights and burglar alarms as indicated

• Responds in a quick and efficient manner to calls from dispatcher

• Completes incident reports in a clear, concise and professional manner

• Detect, deter and/or prevent crimes and policy violations, and reports and investigates suspicious activity and/or people.

• Enforces and reports violations of University policies, and state and federal law including enforcement of University parking policies.

• Observes, reports and mitigates hazardous or dangerous conditions found. Chester County Prison; Westchester, PA

April, 2021- March, 2023

Correctional Officer

• Maintain health, safety and sanitation

• Supervise the security and conduct of inmates in cells; during group meetings, meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations, and on work and other assignments

• Observe, monitor and supervise movements of inmates and inmates’ property

• Inspect and maintain inventory and control over keys, tools, equipment and keepers at the beginning and end of each shift

William Dick Public School; Philadelphia, PA

December, 2018- May, 2021

Behavioral Health Worker

• Provided behavioral health interventions to assist the children in developing age-appropriate self- management skills

• Advocated for the needs of the children to accomplish treatment objectives

• Documented all therapeutic interactions, unusual incidents, routine activities as required by program policies and procedures

• Collaborated with treatment team, school personnel and family to assure continuity of care United Parcel Services; Philadelphia International Airport, PA August, 2016- May, 2021

Part- Time Lead Supervisor

• Set performance goals and projects deadlines that align with the company’s larger plans

• Delegated work to employees, track progress and provide positive & constructive feedback throughout projects

• Ensured employees adhere to company’s methods, policies and legal regulations

• Conducted performance reviews, motivate team members and create strategies to boost productivity Woods Services; Langhorne, PA

March, 2017- June, 2018

Staff Counselor II

• Responsible for the care and supervision of emotionally disturbed children and adolescent residential clients

• Helped clients in a positive, respectful manner that recognizes individual differences

• Ensured the client’s safety and well-being; actively supervises clients in accordance with each client’s needs, treatment goals, program policies and procedures

• Actively participated in and contributes to the therapeutic community through the implementation, coordination, and support of programmatic components

• Related to clients and family members in a manner that reflects an awareness of and respect for individual variances including cognitive and developmental functioning, as well as social behavior, familial, religious, cultural, and ethnic differences

Overbrook High School; Philadelphia, PA

November, 2010-June, 2011

Student Success Center’s Assistant (Internship)

• Monitored pay stubs, phone calls, and computers

• Assisted with planning and coordinating college tours for students

• Completed errands, filed documents, and cleaned student success center

• Tutored students in basic Mathematics, English, and French VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Phila. Recovery Organization, Achieving Communities Together (PRO-ACT); Philadelphia, PA May, 2017- Dec, 2017

Student Intern

• Assist members with computer software i.e., Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint in computer room

• Work alongside Program Director and facilities to complete weekly tasks for event maintenance

• Provide peer-based recovery support, encouragement and coaching to individuals in need

• Engage in relationship building and active listening with members to establish rapport EDUCATION:

Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA

June, 2011

Obtained High School Diploma

Community College of Philadelphia, PA

Major: Behavioral Health & Human Services w/ Proficiency Cert. in Youth Work Credits: 73

GPA: 3.45

Status: Graduated with Honor

SKILLS:

• Over five years of experience working with and closely supervising children

• Adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel PowerPoint and Word

• Possesses and acts in a friendly and professional demeanor towards clientele; Team player References available upon request

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