Child Abuse Care

Kami Drakes

*** ***** **** ******

Irmo S.C ***63

E-mail: ad611k@r.postjobfree.com

Home Phone 803-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in which I can learn new skills while advancing with a growing company. I have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills and the ability to grasp new ideas and intergrate them into desired results. I have the ability to be a persuasive speaker also a empathetic listener and work with limited supervision .

QUALIFICATIONS: Certificates: Child Abuse & Maltreatment, Substance and Alcohol Abuse, Administration Medication to Children, Child Care Training, Adult First Aid, CWP, CPR & AED. Girl Circle & Victim Impact Facilitator, Certified Correctional Officer, Drug Tester, SC Thrive, NCIC. I have experience with windows 98- current, Microsoft Word, Outlook 365, Office 365, CRT.

EDUCATION

09/03-01/05 TOURO COLLEGE – Bachelor’s in Science: Major: Human Service & Psychology

03/00-06/03 TOURO COLLEGE - Associate in Art: Major: Liberal Arts

01/92-06/92 YOUTH ADULT LEARNING ACADEMY- Certificate in Child Abuse and Maltreatment

08/87-06/90 LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL - Diploma: Major Computers

EMPLOYMENT

03/23- Transitional Coordinator, South Carolina Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Identify and break down the barriers to help ensure South Carolina Veterans have access to transitional housing in identified locations. Conduct outreach and aid Veterans and their families regarding all aspects of transitional housing and other benefits programs that provide services and resources to Veteran and their families. Act as liaison for Veterans transitional housing matters pertaining it to the SCDVA, US Department OF Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense, participates in the End Homeless Working Group and maintain preparedness, and patriciate in, working groups for promotion, education, and training. Working directly with vendors, contractors and subcontractors and act as liaison on behalf of the SCDVA management team.

08/22-03/22 Program Coordinator, South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon Services

Provides assistance to the Board of Paroles and Pardons and to DPPPS and SCDC regarding the Agency’s release programs; participates in planning to assist the Department in related areas; participates in the development and revisions of policies and procedures related to the Agency’s release programs; Works with Department staff, other agencies, inmates and concerned parties regarding the Agency’s release programs; provides training and information to Department staff regarding the Agency’s release programs.

01/21-08/22 Lead Residential Specialist, South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (Pines T- Home)

Under limited supervision, assists in providing general supervision, guidance, and instruction to youth in a community-based residential setting. Provides supervision, coordination, scheduling, and monitoring of youth activities at the residential facility. Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Performs administrative duties to include oral and written reports, recruitment & conducted interviews and new employee training as needed. Conducts social skills groups with youth. Supervises sanitation and maintenance procedures to assure cleanliness and orderliness of the facility and the general health and safety of the residents.

12/18-12/21 Program Coordinator I, South Carolina Department of Corrections (Programs Re-entry & Rehabilitative

Provides counseling, case management, coordinates community referrals. Responsible for assessing the current needs of returning citizens to their communities. Build a strong alliance in the community and understand employment needs and skills for the client we serve. Monitor and track all milestones and completion of certificates, while working with inmates daily with limited supervision and with discretion.

01/13-12 /18 Human Services Specialists II, South Carolina Department of Correction (Camille Griffin Graham)

Provides individual/group counseling, conducts program-specific lecture, and provides case management services on behalf of the clients, conduct drug testing as required, provide discharge/aftercare planning referral services. Completes clinical assessments, determine course of action and to plan treatment and evaluate the ongoing progress of the program participants. Develops/ implements treatment plans in collaboration with the clients. Maintains clinical documentation of all services provided and ensures confidentiality/rights are maintained. Participate in treatment team review for the purposes of program evaluation development and case management consultation. Completes assigned monthly reports and submits the reports as requested for supervisory review. Collaborate with Parole Probation Pardon, Vocational Rehabilitation and Transitional housing services.

01/12-01/13 Sergeant, South Carolina Department of Corrections (Walden)

Conduct all counts, security and safety inspections of all buildings as required by policy and procedure. Monitor and trained all officers on rules and regulations and inmates conduct in all areas. Maintain accountability of all institutional keys and equipment

to ensure compliance with agency policy. Retrieved and processed contraband according to the agency policy and procedure.

08/09-01/12 Corporal, South Carolina Department of Corrections (Youthful offender Intensification Program)

Supervised female youthful offender in a secured correctional institution, inmates were between the ages of

17-28 years old. Most of the inmates had special needs like drug & alcohol addiction, mental health, anger and lack of problem solving and decision-making skills. Conducted all counts and security checks as per policy and procedures.

08/07- 08/09 Officer, South Carolina Department of Correction (Walden)

Provided security, custody, and control for male offenders in a secured correctional setting. Responsible for ensuring that the areas are clean, safe, and secured. Helping to combat contraband that was introduced into the institutions thru active intervention and security checks. Conducted all counts as required by policy and procedure.

10/06-06/07 After- school Coordinator, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Supervised after-school program and implemented lesson plans, trips, and art activities, Supervised staff and children with homework, arts & crafts, computers and in gymnasium. Keeping track of after-school records, attendance and all program records required for program. Coordinated with local schools and private agencies to provide effective services to the students.

05/04-10/06 Substitute Paraprofessional, New York City Department of Education

Supervised children and adolescents from pre-k thru 8th grade, some students required a one-to-one supervision.

Supervised all student with their daily activities and academic needs in the classroom and around campus and off.

08/05-09/06 Counselor, New York City Department of Juvenile Justice

Provided custody and care for youths in a secured detention and to reduce the occurrence of juvenile delinquency through active intervention. Provided youths with the opportunities for positive- growth and socially responsible and self-enhancing behavior. Counseling youths with mental, emotional, psychological and addiction problems and the ability to solve problems and make decisions.

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