Anthony Edwards Email & Phone Number

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Member of the custody team that works toward facilitating a safe secure environment providing treatment services, individually and in group settings. Provide case management for 50 inmates. Developing plans for the implementation of treatment programs; coordinating the facilitation to programs to be instituted within the time frame of the institutions other mandated functions. Collaborate with other agencies to meet the needs and services of inmates as the inmate prepares to reintegrate into… Show more Member of the custody team that works toward facilitating a safe secure environment providing treatment services, individually and in group settings. Provide case management for 50 inmates. Developing plans for the implementation of treatment programs; coordinating the facilitation to programs to be instituted within the time frame of the institutions other mandated functions. Collaborate with other agencies to meet the needs and services of inmates as the inmate prepares to reintegrate into the community. Investigating and assisting in resolving inmate complaints by analyzing and attempting to verify the accuracy of information received from varying sources. Utilization of an automated internet based Offender Management System that allows access to a variety of information about the inmates; and is a resource when making decisions regarding the inmate. Member of the Re-entry Team that meets on a weekly basis to discuss all newly sentenced inmates and develop a re-entry plan identifying the possible needs of and inmate during their incarceration. The Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LSCMI) is a comprehensive assessment tool that measures risk and need factors of the inmates and is the assessment tool used when developing treatment plans for the inmates. The Re-entry Team also reviews inmate’s progress approximately two weeks prior to their discharge measuring their progress on completing their recommended programming and their behavior prior to re-entering the community. Member of the Jail Diversion Committee whose primary focus is towards those with mental health diagnoses. This committee tracks their progress and well-being supporting them in navigating through their incarceration and re-integration back into the community. Show less

Provided case management services for clients in crisis. Completed bio- social mental health assessments on clients and used to help determine a treatment program for the client based on the needs and risk presented in their assessments. Co-facilitated Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT) groups challenging clients to reassess their thinking patterns. Organized and facilitated a trauma and addictions men’s group which was developed around the Seeking Safety curriculum. The Seeking Safety curriculum is… Show more Provided case management services for clients in crisis. Completed bio- social mental health assessments on clients and used to help determine a treatment program for the client based on the needs and risk presented in their assessments. Co-facilitated Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT) groups challenging clients to reassess their thinking patterns. Organized and facilitated a trauma and addictions men’s group which was developed around the Seeking Safety curriculum. The Seeking Safety curriculum is an integrated therapy model that provides cognitive behavioral therapy and psycho-education focusing on both trauma and substance use at the same time. Completed a community assessment report which focused on the financial feasibility of using the Day Reporting Center for non-violent offenders prior to sentencing. Show less

Provided counseling and crisis intervention to at-risk youth experiencing attendance, educational, personal and or social problems. Prepared Individualized Service Plans (ISP) for students, while also developing progress reports on their behavior and performance. Developed and implemented and educational curriculum that addressed the academic and social needs of the students while implementing inter-grated learning to engage the students in active learning. Provided support to teachers and… Show more Provided counseling and crisis intervention to at-risk youth experiencing attendance, educational, personal and or social problems. Prepared Individualized Service Plans (ISP) for students, while also developing progress reports on their behavior and performance. Developed and implemented and educational curriculum that addressed the academic and social needs of the students while implementing inter-grated learning to engage the students in active learning. Provided support to teachers and staff members in managing the behaviors to maladjusted youth through safe crisis management intervention. Show less

Attended to details and adhered to the standards and guidelines that ensured compliance for prospective families to become adoptive parents. Made appointed visits to complete assessments on families that need to be assessed to adopt or to perform a post placement visit. Provided clear, concise, written documentation of the interactions with the adoptive families and adoptive children when doing home and or family assessments. Completed other task as assigned.

Conducted the administrative task necessary to operate an alternative school inclusive of developing policies, procedures, schedules, forms and contracts for the effective program operation. Processed student intakes to determine their needs for success, while also helping students develop and accomplish goals in an effort to return to their home school. Corresponded with school officials, parents and social agencies regarding student disposition. Provided supervision for six teachers and three… Show more Conducted the administrative task necessary to operate an alternative school inclusive of developing policies, procedures, schedules, forms and contracts for the effective program operation. Processed student intakes to determine their needs for success, while also helping students develop and accomplish goals in an effort to return to their home school. Corresponded with school officials, parents and social agencies regarding student disposition. Provided supervision for six teachers and three support staff in the management of 35 to 40 maladjusted students. Show less

Oversaw the direction for the athletic program in both the middle and high school. Developed a transportation manual and updated the athletic handbook, bringing both more in-line with current standards and norms within the school district. Supervised and hired the coaches (approximately 30 coaches) for various teams. Managed the bus contractors (3) and drivers (20) that transported district students on a daily basis. Coordinated the use of the district facilities by community groups and… Show more Oversaw the direction for the athletic program in both the middle and high school. Developed a transportation manual and updated the athletic handbook, bringing both more in-line with current standards and norms within the school district. Supervised and hired the coaches (approximately 30 coaches) for various teams. Managed the bus contractors (3) and drivers (20) that transported district students on a daily basis. Coordinated the use of the district facilities by community groups and associations for the school district. Prepared and managed the athletic budget that consisted of purchasing equipment and uniforms for the various teams, as well as, scheduling the athletic contest for the various teams. Show less

Acted as principal for an alternative school program providing leadership. Helped in the process of hiring a permanent principal for the new school year. Recruited teachers at job fairs while also conducting on site interviews to fill various openings for the company. Oversaw the daily program operations of a wilderness residential camp in the program directors absence; supervising 30 plus staff members and 90 youth.

Managed the development and implementation of the alternative school. Collaborated with families, school and social agency officials to discuss student’s progress and dispositions. Represented the program and school district in the courtroom on truancy and adjudication hearings. Improved attendance from 30%-40% to 75%-80% during the first year of managing the York City Alternative School. Promoted to Chief Program Administrator/Program Consultant.

Ensured daily classes met curriculum standards by reviewing lesson plans and conducting classroom observations. Acted as school disciplinarian, setting boundaries and consequences for approximately 120 youth. Developed and implemented a boy’s basketball team that competed in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), scheduled games, coordinated transportation, and purchased and maintained inventory of all sporting equipment and uniforms. Promoted to Program Director.

Masters, Social Work

Masters in Social Work May '10

Master, Social Work, Advanced Generalist

Bs, Communication