James A. Di Nola, Msw Email & Phone Number

El Paso, Texas, United States

El Paso, Texas, United States

El Paso, Texas, United States

Serving as the Vice Commander of an American Legion post, responsible for building an atmosphere in which Legionnaires have fun while accomplishing the mission of our American Legion post. I am responsible for the social calendar being filled months in advance with activities designed to engage members; contacting other veterans and civic groups to verify each patriotic holiday and observance receives the respect it deserves. I am also responsible for the planning, development and implementation of programs that services our families and our community. I serve as the chairman of Youth Programs Committee for Scouting, American Legion Baseball, American Legion Jr. Shooting Sports, Boys State, Oratorical Contests, community engagement, and social media.Additionally, serve as the Communications Officer where I admin all aspects of social media platforms and our website.

El Paso, Texas, United States

El Paso, Texas, United States

Completion of 700 hours of field concentration of social work skills and approaches with high school and middle school students. MSW students are required to complete 900 hours total of social work practice. 200 of the 900 hours completed in telehealth simulation practice under the supervision of a clinical licensed social worker.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Responsible for defining Scouting's mission to a Scouting district at large and serve as its principal standard-bearer. Select, train, and inspire district volunteers in the art of cultivating effective and adequate leadership for Scouting. Lead the top district volunteers in building a plan of action for Scouting in the District, including effective unit service and serving an increased percentage of available youth. Serve as the professional executive in the administration of assigned Scouting responsibilities on behalf of the council and the BSA. Involve Scouting program and personnel in the community life in ways that will bring high visibility and public esteem for Cub Scouting, Scouting, Venturing, and Exploring. Devoted special attention to the selection of fund development leadership to ensure the financial resources required for continued growth and development through Friends of Scouting, the United Way, and other sources of council income. Cultivate, develop, and maintain a close rapport with the key leaders in each chartered organization to help them effectively operate Scouting units to achieve their purpose and that of Scouting. Provide guidance in the proper selection process of quality unit leadership through the chartered organization. Give positive leadership to all volunteers in the development of adult leader training and youth program experiences that will fulfill Scouting’s purposes, and effectively help every pack, troop, and crew serve its membership. Manage personal involvement in Scouting activities and assignments in such a manner as to ensure their successful conduct. Also, provide for personal and family time on a regular basis to foster harmonious relationships and life enrichment. Demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm. Work cooperatively with other council staff. Develop good relationships with volunteers. Working with the Key 3, make sure that every unit achieves Journey to Excellence status.

Carthage, New York, United States

Fort Drum, New York

Fort Drum, New York

Served as a Battalion Equal Opportunity Leader (EOL); assisted in the implementation of the Equal Opportunity program; received and processed complaints; conducted visits to subordinate units; and disseminated Equal Opportunity policies and guidance to over 500 Soldiers and Family members within the 10th Mountain Division (LI); coordinated and instructed 80 hour Battalion Equal Opportunity training; quarterly - conducted, collected, organized, and interpreted demographic Equal Opportunity data to determine inequitable management practices of commanders, senior NCO and leaders; supported and implemented all unit-level ethnic observances to include requisitioning guest speakers for training events.

Developed, coordinated, and/or delivered informed preventive education and training within the unit. Assisted with in briefing all new personnel regarding Army Policy related to alcohol and other drug abuse and functions and services designed to combat alcohol and other drug abuse. Coordinated all aspects of the urinalysis program. Advised Army commander(s) on the status of the Army Substance Abuse Program and the trends in alcohol and other drug abuse within their units. Maintained liaison with the servicing Army Substance Abuse Program. Performed other administrative functions related to the Army Substance Abuse Program

Fort Drum, New York

Served as a Plans/Operations NCO in a Field Artillery Battalion; responsible for providing the battery command team with reliable network operations, training and automation sections; managed, tracked, and oversaw all administrative actions for 500 Soldiers; responsible for the readiness of five military combat vehicles, two trailers, various office, communications and tactical headquarters equipment in a combat austere environments in excess value of $8 million; responsible for the morale, health, welfare and professional development of 12 non-commissioned officers and 17 Soldiers. Served as liaison to the Brigade Commander in matters of planning, dissemination of training guidance to the Battalion Commander and Battalion Operations Officer. Disseminated training schedules to lower echelon units and ensured unit support of contingency operations within an Army installation.

Fort Drum, New York

Served as a Battalion Targeting NCO for a Light Field Artillery Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division with a worldwide contingency mission; responsible for all matters of fire support targeting to include the planning and coordination of Target Acquisition assets; assisted in the supervising, and training the targeting element; ensures targets generated by the targeting element are passed to the fire control and operations elements for action; integrates information from shelling reports into the target development process; Assists in determining High Payoff Target List, Attack Guidance Matrix, and Target Sensing System; interfaces with higher and lower Fire Support Elements.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan

Served as the Senior Fire Support NCO in a Security Force Assistance & Advisory Team deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; responsible for the welfare, fitness, morale and discipline of 50 Afghan Soldiers; responsible for plotting, target direction, calling for, and adjusting indirect fires, close combat attack, and close air support; responsible for developing and conducting individual training based on mission requirements; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned equipment.Trained and advised 10 Afghan Soldiers consisting of Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Enlisted Soldiers on tactics, techniques and procedures for effective fire support operations while serving the Afghan National Army. With over five training rotations and advising 50 Afghan Fire Supporters during combat operations in the Paktika Province in RC East.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Fort Drum, New York

Served as a Combat Observation Lasing Team (COLT) Platoon Sergeant in a Light Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division with worldwide contingency mission; responsible for preparing observed target list, responsible for all matters of fire support to include Mortar, Artillery, Naval Surface Fire, Close Combat Attack, and Close Air Support; initiates suppressive and screening fire to support the scheme of maneuver; performs crater analysis; selects and occupies observation post; responsible for the health, welfare, training, and accountability of 16 Soldiers and maintenance of Fire Support equipment, valued in exceeds of $5.5 million dollars.

Fort Drum, New York

Led, supervised, and served as in intelligence activities including target processing in Field Artillery cannon battalions, division artillery, artillery, and maneuver brigade and Corps headquarters and Fire Support Elements. Served as the Senior fire support sergeant, leading in the training of subordinates in fire support procedures, techniques, and tactics and supervision of section operations, maintenance, and training. Led and trained a forward observer team and Combat Observation Lasing Team (COLT) in combat operations. Prepared observer target lists and assists in formulating offensive and defensive fire support plans. Initiated requests and adjusts field artillery, mortar, and naval gunfire using all methods of adjustment including continuous and coordinated illumination. Initiated suppressive and screening fire to support scheme of maneuver and performs crater analysis. Selected and occupied observation post (OP). Orient map and prepared terrain sketch and visibility diagram.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Denver, Colorado

The duties of the Army Recruiter are: Establishes and maintains contacts, interviews, and advises civilian personnel to obtain qualified applicants for enlistment into the Army. Contacts representatives of schools, public officials, personnel managers, parents of prospective applicants, religious and civil leaders, and others to present the Army as an employment and career opportunity. Presents formal and informal talks on advantages of the Army at civic and service organizations and student bodies. Establishes liaison with local radio, television, and newspaper agencies. Writes, edits, or presents recruiting material for use by local communications agencies. Conducts interviews and counsels prospective enlistees. Discusses individual aims and goals to include security, personal aptitudes, training opportunities, job satisfaction and stability, advancement, prestige, and military life. Explains Army benefits including: medical care, dependent allowance, housing, reenlistment bonus, retirement program, military/civilian educational opportunities, travel, recreational benefits. Evaluates applicants' occupational, educational, and psychological background to determine Army programs with specific individual appeal. Evaluates applicants, administers and scores screening physical examination, and enlisted screening test of applicants and counsels with regard to reasonable occupational aspirations within the Army. Counsels disqualified applicants. Assists in administration of Armed Services Vocational Battery and explains results to school officials and students. Advises applicants of disqualification's which are waiverable and assists preparation of waiver application. Gathers individual data and prepares forms and documents incident to enlistment processing. Arranges for transportation, meals, and lodging for applicants where required. Maintains prospect card files, school program folders, and prospecting lists.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Fort Carson, Colorado

Lead, Supervises, and serves as in intelligence activities including target processing in FA cannon battalions, division artillery, artillery, and maneuver brigade and Corps headquarters and Fire Support Elements. Assists fire support sergeant in training of subordinates in fire support procedures, techniques, and tactics and supervision of section operations, maintenance, and training. Leads and trains the forward observer team and Combat Observation Lasing Tech (COLT) in combat operations. Prepares observer target lists and assists in formulating offensive and defensive fire support plans. Initiates requests and adjusts field artillery, mortar, and naval gunfire using all methods of adjustment including continuous and coordinated illumination. Initiates suppressive and screening fire to support scheme of maneuver and performs crater analysis. Selects and occupies observation post (OP). Orients map and prepares terrain sketch and visibility diagram.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Fort Carson, Colorado With Combat Operations: Oif I & Oif Iv

Lead, Supervises, and serves as in intelligence activities including target processing in FA cannon battalions, division artillery, artillery, and maneuver brigade and Corps headquarters and Fire Support Elements. Assists fire support sergeant in training of subordinates in fire support procedures, techniques, and tactics and supervision of section operations, maintenance, and training. Leads and trains the forward observer team and Combat Observation Lasing Tech (COLT) in combat operations. Prepares observer target lists and assists in formulating offensive and defensive fire support plans. Initiates requests and adjusts field artillery, mortar, and naval gunfire using all methods of adjustment including continuous and coordinated illumination. Initiates suppressive and screening fire to support scheme of maneuver and performs crater analysis. Selects and occupies observation post (OP). Orients map and prepares terrain sketch and visibility diagram.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Fort Carson, Colorado With Combat Operations: Operation Iraqi Freedom I

The Assistant Battalion Fire Support NCO assists the Battalion Fire Support NCO with the responsibilities of the operations of the fire support cell; supervises and leads the operation, coordination, planning and execution of all fire support requirements; developing and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates, and professional support to Fire Support Cell and subordinate Fire Support Elements in the accomplishment of their duties; supervised the health, welfare and professional development of over 100 enlisted Soldiers and the combat readiness of tactical and automated equipment in excess of $45 million.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Fort Hood, Texas

Provide supervision over unit's training requirements to enhance the unit's readiness. Responsible for monitoring non MOSQ Soldiers and submitting individual training requirements. Forecast and coordinate school seats via ATRRS. Develop and publish unit training calendar and schedules, forecast ammo requirements. Forecast and secure training resources to include training site. Responsible for updating and maintaining the unit mobilization files. Coordinate, compile and produces the Unit Status Report (USR) and Commanders Training Assessment (CTA). Position requires knowledge of the Automated Fund Control Orders System (AFCOS), Defense Travel Management System (DTMS, Army Training Requirements and Resource System (ATRRS) and a basic understanding of Microsoft based programs. Perform other duties as assigned.Maintains all training support materials. Prepares materials for advising the unit commander on unit mobilization posture and requirements. Provides the information required for the unit status report. Attends all unit training assemblies, and annual training periods providing assistance and guidance in the preparation for and execution of unit training. Conducts preparatory visits as required to training sites to ensure availability of and to procure required training areas, range, and training equipment. Maintains the unit MOS qualification training program.Advises and assists the Company Operations Readiness NCO on military education requirements and forwards applications for Army Service schools. Assists in planning, updating and executing unit mobilization plans and loading plans, and unit supply planning. Attends schools and conferences as required by training, development and military education requirements. Become familiar with, operates and obtain passwords for RLAS, ATRRS, ITRS, TAMIS and any other training/training support systems or future systems that comes on line. Security Clearance Level: Secret

Fort Hood, Texas

The duties and responsibilities of the Company Fire Support NCO are to Lead, Supervises, and serves as in intelligence activities including target processing in FA cannon battalions, division artillery, artillery, and maneuver brigade and Corps headquarters and Fire Support Elements. Assists fire support sergeant in training of subordinates in fire support procedures, techniques, and tactics and supervision of section operations, maintenance, and training. Leads and trains the forward observer team and Combat Observation Lasing Tech (COLT) in combat operations. Prepares observer target lists and assists in formulating offensive and defensive fire support plans. Initiates requests and adjusts field artillery, mortar, and naval gunfire using all methods of adjustment including continuous and coordinated illumination. Initiates suppressive and screening fire to support scheme of maneuver and performs crater analysis. Selects and occupies observation post (OP). Orients map and prepares terrain sketch and visibility diagram.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Fort Hood, Texas

The duties and responsibilities of the Company Fire Support Specialist are: Establishes, maintains, and operates radio and wire communications and speech security equipment including encoding and decoding of messages using Communications/electronics Operating Instructions (CEOI) or grid thrust line templates. Prepares and maintains daily staff journal, fire support situation map, status charts, capability overlay, and other fire support and target processing records. Assists in preparation and dissemination of fire support plans, coordinating documents, and target lists and provides liaison support. Assists in initiating requests for field artillery, mortar, naval gunfire, and aerial delivered munitions. Emplaces, maintains, and assists in the operation of laser range finders, target designation, and night observation devices. Operates and performs operator maintenance on section vehicles and generators. Performs crew maintenance and participates in organizational maintenance of section equipment.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Fort Hood, Texas

The Combat Observation and Lasing Team (COLT) is a high-technology, deeply inserted, spotting/reconnaissance team often called on to maximize the use of Global Positioning System guided munitions like the EXCALIBUR series weaponry using 155mm artillery shell. The standard COLT consists of a driver/Grenadier (Private), a Gunner/Radio Telephone Operator/Forward Observer (Private First Class) and a Team Chief (Specialist, Corporal, Sergeant), the vehicle commander who oversees the operation on the Observation Point, and approves fire missions.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

The duties and responsibilities of the Forward Observer at platoon level, except in tank companies and armored cavalry troops, the Forward Observer acts as the Eyes of the Field Artillery and Infantry Mortars. As the Maneuver Platoon's fire support representative, the primary duty of the Forward Observer is to locate targets and call for and adjust indirect fire support. Also, the Forward Observer must be able to do the following. Submit key targets for inclusion in the Company Fire Plan (limited fire planning); prepare, maintain, and use situation maps; advise the Platoon Leader as to the capabilities and limitations of available indirect fire support; report battlefield intelligence; designate targets for smart munitions.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

The duties of the Fire Support Specialist is to help the Fire Support Sergeant in the performance of his duties. His duties include: Employ all means of indirect fire support; perform all duties of a platoon Forward Observer; assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of all equipment assigned to the Fire Support Team headquarters. Security Clearance Level: Secret

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

The Radio Telephone Operator or RATELO must be able to set up, operate, and maintain the equipment of the Fire Support Team headquarters or the platoon Forward Observation party. As a member of the Fire Support Team headquarters or the Forward Observer party, the RATELO must be able to perform the duties of the fire support specialist at the Fire Support Team headquarters or of the Forward Observer in an infantry platoon. Such duties include but are not limited to: employ all means of indirect fire support and perform all duties of a platoon Forward Observer.Security Clearance Level: Secret

Master Of Social Work, Mental Health And Trauma

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

High School Diploma