Special Education Service Technician
Resume:
Samuel B. Donaldson
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EDUCATION
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) 2-01911
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2010, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI gpa. 3.51 Course work on Masters of Art in Special Education 62 credits, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI gpa. 3.62 Bachelor of Art, Business Management
2001, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI gpa. 3.54 State of Michigan Board of Social Work Licensing
2016, Social Service Technician, License No. 680-***-**** Professional Experience
Rainbow Center of Michigan Highland Park. MI
Clinical Therapist/Clinical Intake Specialist 2020 – Present
• Conducts screenings and assessments with clients to evaluate the nature of their presenting problems in order to determine their needs and develop appropriate service plan goals.
• Participates in clinical staff meetings, trainings and other activities as required.
• Assesses he client’s history, develops an appropriate plan on intervention and/or treatment with the client and client’s family as appropriate.
• Develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the physician, client, family and others, as appropriate.
• Develops appropriate discharge plans with the physician, client, family and others as appropriate, and ensures that the clients are aware of, understand and are referred to appropriate community resources,
• Facilitates group sessions as scheduled.
Conner Creek Life Solutions, Detroit, Mi
Group Psychotherapy 5/2022 – 6/2023
• Develop group discussions and topics.
• Facilitate group sessions.
• Incorporate individual needs in a group setting.
• Document the group and each individual results through data processing. Team Mental Health Services/Detroit East Health Services, Detroit, MI Care Coordinator/Housing Specialist/Case Manager 2015 – 8/27/2020
• Link chronically homeless to independent living.
• Provide monitoring, linking and coordination n related to member’s needs.
• Perform initial applications/referrals.
• Facilitate coordination between TMH/consumer and community agencies.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of members.
• Ensure quality and compliance with service timelines, documentation and medical record.
• Participate in person centered planning for members. Samuels International Cosmetology Academy, Detroit, MI Manager 2009 – Present
• Develop and Implement marketing strategies.
• Manage account receivable and payable.
• Develop educational plan and systems.
• Develop and Implement classroom curriculums.
Donaldson/Donaldson/Livingston Rental Properties, Detroit, MI Manager 2006 – Present
• Manage financial accounts.
• Manage real estate repairable.
• Recruit individuals and families to live in properties.
• Manage property upgrades and landscaping.
Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, MI
Instructor 2002 – 2005
• Taught special education students in high school, middle schools, and elementary settings. Facilitated classroom management, classroom assignments, tracked attendance records, wrote students individual educational plan (IEP’s), and recorded grades.
• Students was expected and improved on their reading, reading comprehension, writing, math, and social skills.
• Classes taught were algebra, history, vocational exploration, math, social studies, and resources.
• Resource Teacher – improved students reading comprehension, reading, writing skills, math skills, social skills.
• Served on Resource Coordinating Team (RCT). Evaluated general education students for special education services. (2003 – 2005)
John Seay Ministering to the Whole Person – Formally the Churches Intervention Project (CIP), Detroit, MI
Counselor 1995 – 2004
• Worked with adults and teenagers regarding substance abuse, developed workshops, taught intervention and prevention skills. Learned and practiced individual and group counseling, crisis management, assessments, and co-dependency techniques.
• Help developed individual to become effective counselors in their community.
• Used observation and interaction assessment.
Kabaz Cultural Center. Detroit, MI.
Manager of Substance Abuse Outreach Program 1997 – 2002
• Developed and coordinated a substance abuse program. Coordinated and developed fundraisers. Duties range from crisis intervention, screening assessment, referral, case management, and treatment plans.
• Referred individuals to the right agencies for help.
• Established meetings for substances abusers.
Focus Hope, Detroit, MI
Instructor/Motivational Speaker 1996 - 1997
• Taught substance awareness class every other Tuesday to the new arriving student for computer and machinist training classes.
• Bought students awareness to a high level on illegal substances and activity in their community.
Adult Well-Being, Detroit, MI
Job Coach 2002
• Worked with individuals who were mentally challenged. I helped them learn their job task. I made sure they learned their jobs completely to the satisfaction of their employers.
• Taught employee job skills and techniques.
• Used interaction and observation assessments.
City of Detroit, Recreation Department, Detroit, MI Recreational Aide 1985 – 1987
• Facilitated activities working with children and adults in recreation. Coached and developed group and individual skills.
• Taught baseball, basketball, chess, and volleyball techniques. City of Detroit, Public Works & Neighborhood City Hall, Detroit, MI Supervisor 1983 -1984
• I supervise young adults in the work field. I taught them the proper way to use their tools. Kept track of time sheets. Took time sheets in to headquarters. Transported workers to work location. Transported tools to work location.
• I employed and implemented group and team interaction techniques’ and assessments. East Grand Methodist Church
Assistant Manager 1978 – 1985
• Worked with adults and children in recreational and group activities. Developed baseball and basketball teams and coached them.
• Implemented schedules and typed memos.
CERTIFICATIONS
2022
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
2005
Emotionally Impaired (EI), Teacher Certification, State of Michigan 2005
Business Education, Teacher Certification, State of Michigan 2002
Certified Addiction Counseling (CAC-1), State of Michigan 1999
Tax Preparer, H & R Block
1996
Special Populations (SPEX), State of Michigan
1995
Substance Abuse Counseling (FSAC), State of Michigan 1990
Retail Sales, Kirkland Community College, Roscommon, MI PUBLICATIONS
Master’s Thesis for the University of Detroit Mercy The Effects a Token Economy has on Student Behavior in the Classroom, 2005. Bachelor’s Thesis for Spring Arbor University
New Calvary Baptist Church Neighborhood Welcome Committee VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
John Seay Center Ministering to the Whole Person, 1995 -2004 Kabaz Cultural Center, Inc., 1996 – 2002
Focus Hope, 1996 - 1997
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Project, Word, and PowerPoint 2002
Tax Preparer 1999
REFERENCES
Ken Brown, Director, Matrix Center 313-***-****
R. Barker Michigan Commissioner of Civil Rights 313-***-**** Gary Tyson Appraiser 734-***-****
Rev. Rukiya Akenke, Owner SICA 734-***-****
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