Mental Health Case Management
Resume:
Francisco J. Padron, Jr.
Cape Coral, FL 33993
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
Centerstone
FT Myers, FL
Reports to work as scheduled on a daily basis and performs duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the department. Provides individual and group mental health and substance use disorder case management in the community. Provide transportation to shelters, medical and other related appointments as needed. In conjunction with the team, responsible for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans per on-going assessment of needs with input from the client and family. Conduct on-going assessment of behavior, mental status, signs and symptoms of mental health and/or substance use disorder, physical and dental health, educational, social, legal, financial, housing, developmental and family functioning to specialize case management needs. Provides supportive and educational counseling services (individual, family, and group) to develop daily living and coping skills. Assist clients with developing natural support systems. Inputs written documentation into Avatar in a timely manner for all services rendered Refers, advocates, and links client and family for additional services as identified. Act as liaison and communicate collaboratively with local law enforcement, and local stakeholders to maintain coordination of the treatment process. Completes all required agency trainings as to maintain 100% compliance. This position operates in a professional office environment, judicial building and in community based settings. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with clients, family members, court and county personnel and government agencies.
Contract Investigative Work /Self Employed
Miami, Florida
2012-Present
Conduct background investigations on behalf of several government agencies. Duties include interviewing subjects, reference checks, employment verifications, residence verifications, local agency checks, and other duties as required. This is for the purpose of obtaining necessary information toward a subject in granting security clearance on behalf of the agency. Contract with Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), US State Department, Department of Defense (DOD), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
Salus Care
2789 Ortiz Ave
FT Myers, Fl
10/20-5/2021
Case Manager
Regularly utilizes principles of recovery to assist patients in regaining control over their lives. Consistently prepares and delivers individual recovery related activities to individuals with substance abuse disorders or cooccurring mental health disorders. Routinely work with the local hospital system to educate patients about MAT services, SalusCare programming, and engage individuals into recovery. Successfully serves as an advocate, mentor, or facilitator for resolution of issues that a patient is unable to resolve on her/his own. Efficiently advocates on behalf of the consumer in order to maintain needed resources; advocates in a manner that promotes independence by encouraging and teaching consumers to advocate for themselves. Effectively conducts outreach to potential patients and establishes community partnerships to facilitate a streamlined referral process. Routinely demonstrates outreach efforts to local community resources including hospitals, doctor's offices and community service providers. Promptly connects potential patients with the screening process to determine appropriate level of care. Consistently prepares and delivers individual recovery related activities to individuals with substance abuse disorders or co-occurring mental health disorders. Consults with other treatment providers on a regular basis in order to monitor services and communicate needs of consumer. Routinely participates in program meetings, team staffing, and agency meetings as required. Regularly maintains monthly productivity.
Florida Department of Children and Families
2295 Victoria Ave
Fort Myers, Florida
05/2020-07/2020
Certified Protection Investigator-Trainee
Worked State Department of Children and Family, as a trainee in order to become a certified as Child Protection Investigator trainee. Completed the 60 days course in order to obtain investigators credentials.
Florida Department of Corrections
South Florida Reception Center/Everglades C.I.
Miami, Florida
Classification Officer
06/2018 – 05/2020
Responsible for managing a caseload of inmates, including inmates in special statuses for recommendation of custody classification, institutional and program assignments at a correctional institution. Evaluate information from reports, interviews and correspondence recommending program participation and work/program assignments for inmates in special statuses. Assists the Classification Supervisor in the administrative functions of the classification sections. Maintains inmate information on the department offender database systems. Responds to inmate requests, correspondence and telephone inquiries. Observe and interact with inmates at their work assignment, housing assignment and educational/vocational assignment. Conduct weekly orientation for new inmates arriving at the institutions. Visit confinement/management units as necessary. Attends mandatory and other training as required.
Florida International University Police Department
Miami, Florida
Police Service Technician
01/2016-01/2017
Assist Florida International Police Department with several activities. Communicate with dispatcher to various locations needed. Facilitate the staff and students throughout the campus. Obtain and investigate found property, complete reports and place items in evidence lockers. Conduct traffic details as needed. Assist officers and staff on other duties as needed.
Allied Barton Security
Miami, Florida
1/2013-10/2013
Supervise juvenile detainees pending classification; these includes civil commitment or juvenile detention orders. Provide guidance to juvenile offenders keeping in mind of their status. Check paperwork for accuracy and compliance. Assist counselors in obtaining information needed for classification of the juveniles. Conduct searches, fingerprint and providing a sense of stability to the juvenile while in custody. Inform management of issues or discrepancies and of employee performance. Aid all staff as needed.
United States District Court
Miami, Florida
United States Probation Officer
10/1989- 5/2012
Over twenty years of experience conducting pre-sentencing investigations. Conduct presentencing investigations which included background checks on defendant’s employment records, financial records and conduct an educational background check as well as criminal records check. A comprehensive residence/neighborhood check would be conducted with subject interviews to verify information obtained. Credit bureau investigations were performed to disclose the defendant’s financial status. Analyzed information obtained during background investigations. Conducted investigations, evaluations and reports to the U.S. Parole Commission when parole is being considered for an offender, parole violator and military parolees. Performed as a Parole Examiner when needed. Supervised persons on probation, parole, mandatory release and military parole. Developed and investigated community plans for releasee from federal correctional institutions, and individuals with mental or emotional issues. Administer such tools as the Sassi. Network with Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (BICE), to determine U.S. Immigration violations. Assisted those individuals in rectifying and filing the appropriate immigration forms to correct their status. Cooperated with other federal agencies in supervising persons transferred to the district and performing additional related services as may be requested by other courts. Kept informed of new developments and techniques in the correctional field and applied these to my work as needed. Made formal presentations concerning probation and parole concepts and programs to the community. Conducted financial investigations for the collections of fines and restitutions. Conducted surveillance using Global Positioning Satellites. Ability to use independent judgment and worked under stressful conditions. Obtained and current with OPM Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Retired May 31, 2012.
Florida Department of Corrections
Miami, Florida
05/1987-9/1989
Correctional Probation Officer
Conducted investigations, evaluations and recommendations to the court concerning alleged probation violators. Conducted investigations, evaluations and reports to the State of Florida Parole Commission concerning alleged parole violators. Supervised persons on probation and parole. Developed and investigated community plans for persons to be released from the state correctional institutions on parole or probation. Cooperated with other agencies and units in making investigations, supervising persons transferred to the locations as requested by other courts. Kept informed of new developments and techniques in the correctional field and applied as needed. Conducted financial investigations for the collections of fines and restitutions. Ability to use independent judgment and worked under stressful conditions.
Florida Department Labor & Employment Security
Miami, FL US
05/1986-09/1987
Employment Counselor
Assisted job seekers with the opportunity to assess employment searches with the tools needed to secure employment. Placement and services included resume coaching. Worked with staff specialist regarding careers, salaries, training, and information tailored to their experience. Researched employment sites and suggested solutions to guide them in future career opportunities. Assist in career fairs and early admission hiring events. Connected individuals to programs for government assistance.
CERTIFICATIONS:
•Global Positioning Satellites
•Certified Forensics Fingerprint Examiner
•Notary Public-State of Florida 7/15-7/19
•Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services-Security Guard License (D1226885)-10/18-10/22
•First Aid and CPR Certified By American Red Cross
. Department of Justice
Security Clearance
Top Secret 09/24/2012 Top Secret
02/10/2010 Secret
EDUCATION:
Correctional Counseling Inc. Ft Lauderdale, FL
04/2000
Moral Reconation Therapy
Blackhawk Academy September 2012
Security Guard Class D Training (40 hours)
Florida International University Miami, FL US
Bachelor's Degree 08/1980
Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Public
Administration
JOB RELATED TRAINING:
-Florida Highway Patrol -Recruit Training
08/1979-12/1979
-Global Positioning Satellites
-Quality In Daily Work award September
1992
-Substance Abuse Subtle Assessment Instruments (SASSI)-Certified
-Specialized Narcotics, and Human
-Smuggling Narcotics Terrorism
Interdiction
-Post-Conviction Risk Assessment Certified
- Rational Behavior Therapy Moral
-Reconation Therapy Crisis Intervention
Training
-Certified various in-service training certifications.
-State Of Florida Security Officer Class D License Course
-Protective Action Response
-Training/Certified (PAR-DJJ Rule 63H)
- Certificate of Completion DCF Alternative Placement
Community Forensic Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Centerstone Boot Camp Training 12/11/23
Dare To Lead 2/9/24
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fully Bilingual
(English/Spanish)
COMPUTER SKILLS: Word Perfect, Word, Lotus, Outlook Express, Quattro Pro, MS Excel, investigation database (Miami-Dade County Police Department, FCIC, NCIC Atlas David,
Credit Bureau Checks) Atlas,
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