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Street Address pembridge laneJoliet Illinois Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEOBJECTIVE:To obtain a position utilizing my knowledge and experience in the human services field and allow me to expand my experience while receiving further education and training.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma Carver High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1984Bachelor of Organizational Management, Ashford University 2016WORK EXPERIENCEAssistant Warden of Programs Stateville Correctional Center, Crest Hill, Illinois, 2017 present Formalize, monitor, direct and supervise institutional programming for Health Care Unit, Education, Law Library, Mental Health, Clinical Services, Chaplaincy, Record Office, Field Services, Grievances, Leisure Time Services and other areas as assigned Lead, supervise, and support twelve Department Heads to efficiently achieve positive rehabilitation for Maximum Security Offenders as a collective group Maintain and enforce disciplinary, safety, security and custodial measures for Stateville Correctional Center and Northern Reception Center (NRC) Work collaboratively with Stateville and NRC administration to develop, establish and implement institutional rules, directives, policies and procedures in management of the institution while serving as the Duty Warden Creates, plans, organizes and directs new and existing programming for Maximum Security Offenders Works collaboratively with outside vendors and agencies to obtain services and programming for Offenders to promote positive morale and well-being Conduct monthly staff meetings with all Program department heads to provide direction, identify and problem-solve any ongoing departmental issues and update on upcoming policy and procedure changes Conduct weekly multidisciplinary staffings for Offenders with complex medical, mental health and psychiatric issues to ensure proper procedure is followed and appropriate interventions are implemented as necessary Conduct weekly interactions with Offenders within their living unit to counsel, follow up and identify any immediate or on-going concerns pertaining to clinical, medical or other related issues Serves as the facility PREA compliance manager, maintaining all PREA files and supporting documentation, conducting monthly after-action meetings to identify any deficits in current procedure and implement changes as needed Serves as the co-chair of the Continuous Quality Improvement committee for Health Care and Mental Health to ensure the policies, procedures and directives of the Illinois Department of Corrections is being followed Conduct daily routine inspection tours of the institution for safety, security and sanitation and make recommendations to the Warden for any changes or improvements. Conduct unscheduled hospital inspections for all Offenders admitted to hospital settings Review all proposals for programming to be conducted by volunteers within the institution including accredited college degree programs partnered with North Park University and Northwestern University Coordinate with security to assist in implementation of programming conducted by facility departments and outside vendors Designated to review all disciplinary infraction tickets for Offenders housed at Stateville and serve as the back-up for the NRC Co-facilitate the monthly Major and Lieutenant meetings to review current policy and procedure, implement new direction and address on-going operational issues Serves as full line supervisor, assigns and reviews work, conduct work performance evaluations, approve time off, recommend and enforce discipline, determines and recommends staffing needs Attend meetings and trainings with professional groups to advance knowledge and identify novel programming ideas to implement at Stateville Correctional Center Review, supervise and endorse clinical licensure for staff members in the process of obtaining the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder Professional (CODP)Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Sheridan Correctional Center, Sheridan, Illinois, 2011 2017 One-on-one counseling, individualized treatment planning and psychosocial reports, facilitating groups of up to 60 clients (CBT, Anger Management, 12 Steps, Parenting, etc.) Work as part of a team to assist with aftercare placement and parole recommendations Assist in training biopsychosocial in an institution-based setting/ IDOC Instrumental in the development of the Young Mens Aggression Management Group (YMA), dealing with young offenders with violent backgrounds in an attempt to re-direct and change problematic behavior, teaching social skills and role-modeling behavior Spearheaded a new program, Another Chance for clients with negative adjustments in IDOC and was recently released from segregation, focusing on changing thinking and behavior Experience in administering client assessments upon arrival to the program. Responsible for making referrals for aftercare abased on clients present and future needs. Administered crisis intervention as needed.Milieu Counselor / Psych Loretta Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, 2016 One-on-one counseling, individualized treatment planning and psychosocial reports, facilitating groups of up to 20-30 clients in a hospital setting, completed regular toxicology reports with a population of clients who were substance dependent, veterans, and general populationDetox Specialist and Counselor Haymarket Center, Chicago, Illinois, 2010-2011 One-on-one counseling, individualized treatment planning and psychosocial reports, facilitating groups of up to 30 clients in a residential settingOvernight Childcare Worker Lutheran Child and Family Services, Addison, Illinois, 2009-2010 Provide safety and security, monitoring through the night shift for a unit of 10 boys (age 7-18), teaching behavior modification techniques and distributing medicationsProperty Manager/Program Assistant Catholic Charities, Hines, Illinois, 2005-2009 Counsel and motivate clients in the residence, schedule interviews with perspective residents, handle all in-take and discharge procedures, maintain all files, logs, appointment books, and sign in/out sheets, and perform random toxicology reports Manage relationships between clinics in the Veterans hospital and residenceIntake Coordinator/Director Potters House, Maywood, Illinois, 1999-2005 Interviewed and screened applicants of program, referred clients for job training, housing and other services, referred women and children to emergency housing resources Worked with court-ordered, at-risk teens, facilitated group session treatment, and directed/supervised other staff in the performance of their duties.OTHER SKILLS AND QUALITIES: CADC/MISA Certification in Illinois (CADC-30763) Ordained Minister, counsel and work with families Familiar with all Microsoft office programsReceived forty hours of PERC Card Certified trainingFOID card with conceal and carryAbout the Clinician: Meet Candidate's Name
My name is Candidate's Name and I am currently the Assistant Warden of Programs for Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill, Illinois. As a Black man growing up in the inner-city of Chicago, I know first-hand of the negative impact of mass incarceration and recidivism on our community. I have dedicated the past 23 years of my career to making a positive impact by being a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC), MISA specialist, and leader within IDOC.Prior to my role at Stateville, I acted as the lead counselor at Sheridan Correctional Center, and am proud to say that I personally spearheaded the implementation of new programing within this facility, to include the Young Mens Aggression Management Group and Another Chance programming. As a result of my teams efforts, Sheridan boasted a significantly lower recidivism rate than IDOC as a whole. I am very excited about the opportunity and challenge of implementing similar success within my community via the Greater New Mount Eagle Baptist Church.Mass incarceration and recidivism are factors that have a significant negative impact on public health and safety of the people living within the communities of the inner-city of Chicago, particularly the citys Southside. While IDOC has taken steps to help lower recidivism rates by increasing programing and re-entry services within the past couple of years, poor connection to community-based resources upon release is often a contributing factor to relapse and subsequent recidivism within the criminal justice system. Securing the resources available through this grant opportunity will permit the Greater New Mount Eagle Baptist Church to improve the current system of community linkage and aftercare services for individuals in custody paroling/discharging from prison or jail. In addition, resources will be allocated in order to prevent at-risk youth from being involved within the legal system in the first place.Summary of Program Design and ServicesIn order to help reduce recidivism and prevent at-risk youth from being involved with the legal system, the following evidence-based services will be provided via Greater New Mount Eagle Baptist Church by Candidate's Name , CADC, and his skilled clinical team: Comprehensive substance abuse counseling and group therapy for adults and adolescents suffering from drug/alcohol use disorders. Community Re-integration and Re-entry services for those transitioning from prison/jail into the community. Peer mentorship and support groups for at-risk youth and individuals recently involved within the legal system. Support groups and empirically-based interventions for children and adolescents whose parents are currently or recently incarcerated. Linkage and support services, to include, assisting individuals obtain State IDs and enrollment in other entitlement programs, such as SSI and Medicaid. Individualized case management services in order to connect those needing mental health services and a higher level-of-care (e.g., inpatient substance abuse treatment) to local providers and assistance with housing placement within the community. |
