Leonard Barham
Hard worker and Team Player
Brown Deer, WI 53209
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Seeking a position with a company that will offer the opportunity for professional growth and development, as well as a position that will allow me to use my diverse skills and social services background.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Mail Handler
USPS (United States Postal Service) - Milwaukee, WI February 2022 to Present
Loading and unloading mail trucks, using machinery to sort through the mail and preparing large batches for distribution for mail carriers
Patient Safety Associate
Rogers Behavioral Health - Brown Deer, WI
February 2015 to November 2020
Deescalate situations dealing with staff and patients and ensure safety throughout the facility. Also to interact with patients, Child / Adolescents and Adult patients, and to asist visitors and other people entering the facility.
Caregiver
Right Turn Inc - Milwaukee, WI
July 2010 to February 2015
Responsible for evaluating and monitoring behavior as it fits in with the plan implemented for each child in written form. Administer medication or treatment only in accordance with supervising agency plans, by direction of the physician and the consent of the legal guardian. Monitor the visits between the children and relatives in accordance with the plan submitted by the supervising agency. Report to the Director immediately in the event of an emergency, such as a fire, a runaway child, any illness or accident involving a child.
AODA Counselor - Mental Health / Detox Assistant
Genesis Behavioral Services - Milwaukee, WI
May 1999 to May 2009
Responsible for facilitating AODA, Anger Management, Cognitive Intervention, Living Skills, Relationship and Substance Abuse Education, also conduct individual and group counseling and case management to Wisconsin Department Of Corrections clients in a residential treatment setting, and collaborate with client's Probation and Parole Agents.
Mental Health / Detox Assistant - Responsible for providing assistance in the area of admissions, monitoring of clients status, behavioral interventions, program activities, client care, discharges and making referrals through the Milwaukee Police Department, Hospitals and Homeless Shelters. Also observe and monitor client's condition, document in accordance with organizational policy and assist with behavioral crisis situations using good judgment and non crisis intervention techniques. Production Worker / Mixer Helper
Jaeger Bakery - Milwaukee, WI
June 1996 to April 1999
Responsible for removal of Bread and Bun Dough from mixing machines, maintenance, and record keeping of products to be baked. Also responsible for quality control of un-baked Dough's. Youth Worker Specialist - Assistant Physical Education Director Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI June 1986 to December 1995
Responsible for Planning, Development, and Implementation of Programming for At Risk Youth in the Milwaukee area. Provide Gang Prevention through targeted outreach, conduct home visits, school visits, and work with youth adjudicated through the Milwaukee Children's Court Center. Education
High school diploma
South Division High School - Milwaukee, WI
September 1982 to June 1984
Skills
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Addiction Counseling
• Behavioral Health
• Physical Education
• Behavioral Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Social Work
• Medication Administration
Assessments
Security guard skills — Proficient
December 2019
Assessing risks, enforcing security standards, and handling complaints. Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Completed
August 2021
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Completed
Basic attention to detail — Completed
August 2021
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Completed
Teamwork: Interpersonal skills — Proficient
July 2021
Resolving disputes, solving team problems, and understanding nonverbal cues. Full results: Proficient
Written communication — Proficient
July 2021
Measures a candidate's ability to convey written information using proper grammar rules. Full results: Proficient
Delivery driver — Proficient
August 2021
Interpreting instructions or signs and solving problems Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
• Military Member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, from October1985 to September 1993 Received Honorable Discharge