Mental Health First Aid

TASHEEM STROTHER

**-** ******** ***** **** Rockaway Beach, New York 11693 · Phone718-***-****

Email · adzju3@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

DECEMBER 2016 – PRESENT

FIELD OPERATIONS LIAISON, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES

• Troubleshoot matters involving youth by providing technical assistance and support to agency providers

• Consult with agency providers about making programmatic adjustments

• Provide onsite crisis intervention and conflict mediation for youth in NSD, NSP, and secure detention

• Provide training and coaching to NSD providers around safety and security

• Coordinate and assist in the develop programmatic services in collaboration with NSD providers

• Provide interpretation of the policy to agency and non-agency contracted staff Assist in developing and monitoring strategies to reduce behavior incidents, child abuse allegations, AWOLs and absconds Schedule Special visits for Youth in detention (OCFS, Attorney, Family, etc.)

JUNE 2015-DECEMBER 2016

CHILD CARE WORKER, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES

• Provide primary supervision and support to up to 12 male pre-adjudicated delinquents in detention between the ages of 9-17 Set and contribute to a safe, dignified, orderly atmosphere by enforcing program rules, policies, and procedures

• Guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationship Respond appropriately to emergencies including contacting appropriate staff and supervisors, interacting with police, fire, and medical personnel as needed.

• Maintain and promote a cooperative, harmonious, teamwork environment

• Maintain and promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect Ensure effective communication of priority information to all necessary staff and shifts Escort residents to school, court, the probation office, and mental health appointments

• Maintains security in the building Supervises the movement of youth inside and outside the school, taking periodic counts of youth and staff.

• Conducts personal and school searches for contraband and school inspections for health and safety hazards Develops effective relationships with youth and coworkers

• Prevent physical incidents from occurring and leading conflict resolution sessions after incidents have occurred Attends weekly team meetings JUNE 2015-DECEMBER 2016

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, ST. JOHNS BOYS HOME

• Provide primary supervision and support of up to 12 male pre-adjudicated delinquents in detention between the ages of 9-17

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• Set and contribute to a safe, dignified, orderly atmosphere by enforcing program rules, policies, and procedures

• Guiding youth and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationship Respond appropriately to emergencies including contacting appropriate staff and supervisors, interacting with police, fire, and medical personnel as needed

• Maintain and promote a cooperative, harmonious, teamwork environment Maintain and promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect

• Ensure effective communication of priority information to all necessary staff and shifts Escort residents to school, court, the probation office, and mental health appointments

• Maintains security in the building Supervises the movement of youth inside and outside the school, taking periodic counts of youth and staff.

• Conducts personal and school searches for contraband and school inspections for health and safety hazards.

• Develops effective relationships with youth and co-workers Prevent physical incidents from occurring and leading conflict resolution sessions after incidents have occurred

• Attends weekly team meetings as Floor Captain at the Belmont Non-Secure Detention school working under the supervision of the NSD School Liaison coordinating movement, solving conflicts, providing staff support to maintain a violencefree, education Atmosphere

JUNE 2008-AUGUST 2009

SECURITY GUARD, FJC SECURITY SERVICES

• Protected company’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment

• Observed for signs of crime or disorder and investigated disturbances

• Acted lawfully in direct defense of life or property Apprehended criminals and evicted violators

• Took accurate notes of unusual occurrences Reported in detail any suspicious incidents Patrolled randomly and regularly building and perimeter

• Monitored and controlled access at building entrances and vehicle gates

• Watched alarm systems and video cameras and operated detecting/emergency equipment

• Performed first aid or CPR as needed

EDUCATION

JANUARY 1993

BEACH CHANNEL HIGH SCHOOL, QUEENS NY, JANUARY 1993 CURRENT

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR, EASTERN GATEWAY UNIVERSITY SKILLS

• Certifications/Training Certified in CPR and First Aid

• Certified Safe Crisis Management

• Leadership Skills

• Collaboration Skills

• De-escalation Skills

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