Human Services & Youth Advocacy Professional

Gregory L. Mitchell II.

**** ********* ********, ******** *****, SC 29575

Phone: 843-***-**** Email: ********@*******.***

HUMAN SERVICES & SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL SEEKING FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT

Extensive Knowledge of Youth Advocacy & Community Resources *Client & Family Relations

Case Management Expertise * Dynamic Initiative & Dependability * Strong Communication

*Interpersonal Skills *Leadership Capabilities * Mentoring & Coaching * Counseling Background

PROFESSIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE

College &Career Navigator (CCN)

Horry County Schools, Adult Education

September 2019-Present

Assist adult education students with supportive services needs while receiving adult education services by identifying and connecting students to support services and activities to ensure successful transition into and completion of postsecondary education/training and/or employment.

Research information and community services to best assist adult education students.

Counsel students, one-on-one or in a group, to provide them of information on available community and educational services and to inform students of postsecondary and/or employment options.

Aid the Adult Education Director and/staff in the development and implementation of career pathways.

Assist students in career planning, goal-setting and developing career/college plans.

Track student progress through identified pathway benchmarks and follow-up with students to reconfirm goals or assist with alternate pathways according to changing student needs and interest.

Identify and collaborate with other available education, training, and social service resources in the community, such as by establishing strong links with secondary schools, postsecondary educational institutions, institutions of higher education, local workforce investment boards, one-stop centers, job training programs, and social service agencies, business, industry, labor organizations, community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and intermediaries, for overall program success and individual student success.

Youth Prevention Educator, Rape Crisis Center (RCC)

Georgetown and Horry Counties, SC July 2017-Present

Provides education to the communities by identifying risk and protective factors and creating primary prevention programs, aimed at those considered to have heightened risk, with a focus on changing behavior.

Maintain and compile statistical data of educational activities and evaluations of those activities to indicate that objectives of educational programs are being met. Complete necessary reporting forms in a timely manner.

Protect the confidentiality of clients at all times. Protect and uphold the confidentiality and public affairs image of The Rape Crisis Center at all times, maintaining professional integrity.

Develop and maintain community relations through workshops and presentations, with a focus on teaching skills for healthy relationships, and supporting youth leadership in violence prevention.

Program Coordinator (I), Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)

Horry County, SC May 2016-July 2017

Assign volunteer Guardian ad Litem to appropriate volunteer.

Supports and supervises assigned volunteers in order to ensure implantation and execution program objectives of the children’s best interest.

Knows and implements GAL Program Policy, relevant laws and regulations.

Maintain current programmatic knowledge of child specific and hearing related information in assigned caseload of volunteers.

Coordinates the receipt of monthly monitoring reports and input data into ETO.

Assist Coordinator with recruitment efforts and volunteer training sessions.

Coordinates and conducts in-service training as required.

Participated in professional meetings with partnered child-welfare agencies on behalf of the Coordinator as needed.

Participates in court hearings with assigned volunteers.

Performs administrative functions for the county/ circuit that promote effective and efficient achievement of program objectives.

Intensive Supervision Officer (ISO), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)

Georgetown County, SC, July 2011-May 2016

Under limited supervision by the County Director or Probation Supervisor, assists in the development and implementation of the Intensive Supervision Initiative (ISI).

Serves as the primary case manager for juveniles assigned to the Intensive Supervision Initiative.

Provides support to families, victims, and community partners in regards to the Intensive Supervision Initiative to include developing community resources where there are limited resources.

Develops in conjunction with the community planning and review team, juveniles and their families, case management plans to affect positive behavior and rehabilitation.

Maintains case files according to Department Juvenile Justice Policy and Procedures.

Prepares reports, conducts meetings and performs other related duties as assigned

Actively participates in agency-sponsored training related to case management

Completes case management documentation on all clients regarding contacts & service activity.

Service Coordinator Assistant (SCA), Office of the Governor, Continuum of Care (COC)

Aynor/Florence, SC, June 2009 – July 2011

Extended outstanding customer service delivery to parents/guardians, students, visitors, and internal staff.

Develops community linkages and enhances resources for caregivers and family of clients served by COC.

Supports Service Coordinators caseloads by assisting in the identification of resources to meet individual client and family needs; Assists clients in gaining access to needed community-based services, which includes application completion, referrals, contract information, and provider materials; Maintains confidentially, sensitivity & privacy with discretion and complies with state regulatory guidelines and standards.

Monitors service delivery on an ongoing basis for quality; Assist with tracking interventions to reinforce client/family compliance with service plan goals; Maintain contact with providers and other team members to enhance relationships; Completes case management documentation on all clients regarding contacts & service activity.

Processes documentation relating to Medicaid & SSI benefits; Regularly consults with the Children’s Services Supervisor (CSS) & follows up on directed actions; Discusses entitlement programs progress & ensures documents accurately depict client’s functioning; Generates service notes appropriate to COC and Medicaid standards.

Actively participates in agency-sponsored training related to case management of severely emotionally disturbed children to increase knowledge of Continuum of Care; Understands and learns ways of advocating for such clients.

This position strengthens abilities of communication & interpersonal skills, time management, & multi-tasking.

Enhancement of qualifications includes ability to work independently with minimal supervision, & maintain effectiveness by impressive organizational skills, results-oriented initiative, a strong commitment to fulfill position responsibilities as they relate to the essential functions of the job and the vision, mission & values of the organization.

Site Director/ Youth Counselor, YMCA

Myrtle Beach, SC, August 2004 – May 2009

Provided leadership and supervision to 3 staff members in daily tasks and Human Resource Management activities associated with payroll reports/timesheets, employee performance, training and development.

Counseled and oversaw the management of 40 youth/students; Provided one-on-one and group counseling; encouraged excellence in academic studies; Served as a mentor/coach providing guidance, while recommending behavioral modification and disciplinary action as necessary.

Designed, implemented and conducted student programs and exercises to develop and strengthen their abilities of confidence/self-efficacy, teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, leadership and diversity/multiculturalism.

Responsible for business management practices relating to financial payments and transactions, filing, recordkeeping, supply inventory, petty cash purchasing as well as scheduling appointments and meetings.

Extended outstanding customer service delivery to parents/guardians, students, visitors, and internal staff.

Research Interviewer, Research Triangle Institute Raleigh, NC, January 2008 - September 2008

This was a longitudinal adolescent health study; participants in the age range of 25-30 years old.

Facilitated the technical component of the assessment that encompassed behavioral, psycho/social, and mental investigation as well as independently conducted the physical assessment (weight, blood pressure).

Managed incentive funds for 100+ participants over the duration of the study; Entailed payment & oversight.

Utilized efficient organizational & planning methods to arrange specific geographic travel routes for interviews.

Conducted/scheduled appointments for purpose of completing research, surveys, & bio-specimen collections.

Maintained daily records of participants and reviewed the status of case files.

Responsible for the electronic transmission of the data collected self-assessment of the participant.

Prepared/submitted weekly activity & financial reports: travel expense, timesheets, scheduling, and production.

Actively participated in weekly goal setting meetings with Field Supervisor to discuss objectives and outcome goals.

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PROFESSIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE – Continued

Youth Counselor, Boys and Girls Club

Myrtle Beach, SC, 2002 - August 2004

Provided mentoring, counseling, and educational resources for students; Implemented student program and activities.

Maintained student account information and records; Made provisions for tasks, activities, & homework assignments.

ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY

Companion/Caregiver, HomeInstead,

Myrtle Beach, SC, March 2009 – March 2013

Provided companionship, direct caregiving and supervision of clients with attention to all of the following: health, discipline, & safety; preparation of meals & proper nutrition intake, assisted patients with daily hygiene and ensured patients received medicine in a timely manner while also maintaining concern for their social adjustment, physical, mental and emotional well being.

Possessed auditory and visual ability to respond to critical incidents and ability to enforce appropriate safety regulations as well as perform routine first aid tasks.

Completed daily log of client activities of daily living, any critical incidents or reports that affected the client, family and facility.

Companion/Caregiver, Senior Helpers

Myrtle Beach, SC April, 2013- Present

Provided companionship, direct caregiving and supervision of clients with attention to all of the following: health, discipline, & safety; preparation of meals & proper nutrition intake, assisted patients with daily hygiene and ensured patients received medicine in a timely manner while also maintaining concern for their social adjustment, physical, mental and emotional well being.

Possessed auditory and visual ability to respond to critical incidents and ability to enforce appropriate safety regulations as well as perform routine first aid tasks.

Completed daily log of client activities of daily living, any critical incidents or reports that affected the client, family and facility.

Sales Associate Apri12001 – February 2009

Rack Room Shoes Myrtle Beach, SC

Excel in financial management procedures involving financial reporting, bank deposit drops, currency returns & exchanges and the handling of monetary transactions that contribute to company profitability and success.

Perform retail operations that include merchandising stock, inventory management, deposit-drops, returns and exchanges, store openings/closings as well as sales promotions and marketing strategies.

Provide excellent customer service to up to 500 patrons daily while using effective problem-solving techniques.

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE INVOLVEMENT

Board Member, Freedom Readers – serve as an exemplary leader in the community by reading to children from low-income families; Increase reading comprehension and build enjoyment for reading.

Youth Mentoring Organization

Step Up Community Service Group

Relay for Life

Habitat for Humanity

Light the Night for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Care Team

March of Dimes

Great to Wait

Voter Registration

Limos for Learning

EDUCATION & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Education and Business Management Concentration December 2008

Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC

CPR Certification (while employed at the YMCA)

Computer Skills: MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet, Data Entry, CSMS & POS Systems.

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