Joras Alexander Email & Phone Number

Served as Correctional Officer, Control Clerk, Intake Staff, and At Risk StaffWorkflow as Correctional Officer:● Support at risk, behavioral and mentally challenged youth● Administer intake assessment and process information● Service as member of interdisciplinary team for behavior management● Develop innovative coping and problem solving strategies for youth● Facilitate youth family / team meetings for release planning utilizing C.A.F.A.S (Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale)● Analyze and implement court orders for placement● Workflow as Control Clerk:● Monitor and control movement throughout facility● Determine unusual incidents and behaviors to preserve safety of staff and youth residents● Control use of utilities● Format work orders and maintenance requests as needed● Workflow as Intake Staff:● Receiving youth● Accepting delivery of vital facility supplies● Accession/ input identifiers, property and clothing information, youth family history, medical information● Make transfer of youth for medical assessment, and housing assignment● Workflow as At RIsk Staff● Format documentation of DYRS/YSC youth court list● Transport residents to At-Risk facility from Youth Service Center and Superior Court● Seasoned experience ADHD, bipolar, suicidal, LGBT, and other diverse background youth

● Independently assist clients facing social and economic crises, ensuring eligibility for Medicaid Waiver benefits.● Provide ongoing support to prevent setbacks in application requirements.● Supervise daily activities in compliance with organizational regulations for Medicaid Waiver services.● Utilize mental health skills to create a therapeutic environment and develop individual service plans for clients.● Offer sound counseling to help clients navigate challenges and access essential services.

● Received and followed therapeutic direction from licensed medical and nursing staff in a psychiatric setting for patients● Monitored the physical and emotional condition of adolescent and youth patients.● Provided one-on-one observation and recorded documentation in patient medical records.● Communicated feedback to appropriate personnel regarding patients' condition and care plans.● Conducted crisis intervention, life skills training, HIV testing, and urinalysis testing.● Facilitated patient group meetings and documented participation.● Supported in the admission and discharge processes for patients.● Participated in group meetings, training sessions, and orientation for new personnel.