Supervises behavioral health staff and clients Collaborates and communicates with:- Referral Sources- Special Education Teachers- Psychiatrists- Case Managers- Psychologists- Behavior Analysts- Registered Nurses- Recreation Therapists- Aftercare Specialists- Home-Based Therapists- Families- Foster CareInvolvement in Program Interventions:- Child-centered daily curriculum- Milieu management- Individual, group and family therapy- Task analysis and behavior modification- Therapeutic recreation

Police Sergeant August 1999-2011Town of Munster, 1001 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana 46321Work in collaboration with officers and the administration to examine, revise, and implement best practices relative to public safety while upholding town, state, and national standards.Develop and maintain accurate records for compliance and accreditation.Launched community-policing initiatives that have proven to be model programs for the region and the state.Provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision for patrol officers on all shifts.Reduce crime statistics through the implementation of Community Oriented Policing.Revamped officer evaluations to reflect accurate measures of their potential.Generate key arrests through effective investigation and interrogation techniques.Collaboration with officers to develop goal-setting strategies to help them to grow intellectually and professionally.Patrolman August 1990-August 1999 Town of Munster, 1001 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana 46321Expanded Community Oriented Policing by building awareness and relationships with residents and businesses throughout the town.Spearheaded and served as the primary instructor for the Citizens Police Academy.Contributed to the success of the D.A.R.E. Program by serving as the D.A.R.E. Officer in K-12 public and private school settings.Developed and implemented D.A.R.E. curriculum.Coordinated and facilitated Neighborhood Watch Talks in an effort to promote safety for all citizens while establishing community cohesion. Provided self-defense instruction for children, adolescents, and adults.Performed all duties related to crime detection, prevention, and investigation.