Supervision of 78 mental health felony probation clients. Liaises with internal staff, community resources and outside agencies to develop and implement an informed plan of supervision; identifies appropriate rehabilitative services. Monitors and enforces Conditions of Community Supervision. Prepares and completes pre and post-sentence reports, social and developmental histories and other documentation in accordance with applicable standards, policies and procedures. Make critical and sound decisions during emergencies or potentially dangerous situations. Audits and maintains case files to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures to maintain funding requirements.

Successfully advanced through positions of increased responsibility based on consistently exceeding goals and expectations.Council on addiction prevention and education; The Student Assistance Program is a collaboration between the Hyde Park Central School District and the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education, Inc. (CAPE). The evidence-based program helps students recognize unhealthy coping strategies and offers support in developing healthy decision making. Services include peer conflict, relationship issues, family problems, academic concerns, and alcohol /drug use/abuse.Primary, secondary, and tertiary Assessment, intervention, and prevention involving drug and alcohol education. Evidence-based individual, group, and family counseling.

Coordinator of 3 programs for special needs youth aged 10 to 18 years: which included WAY, Pathways, and Horticulture Therapy program. The horticultural program operated a greenhouse as a business/educational experience and “hired” students as operating staff. Supervised up to 45 students on a weekly basis. Focused on student exploration and performance-based learning goals. Held full control for the $50K greenhouse operating budget. Performed sales analysis and taught students the process.Provided evidence-based counseling with students, families and staff, individually and in small groups.Taught Natural science classes Collaborated with Science teachers and a Vocational Coordinator to create and implement lesson plans.Instructed students in fine/gross motor skills, social and communication skills.Provided an alternative environment for restorative and enhanced learning processes.Taught within the Pathways program that offers high school students alternative employment exploration.Utilized PBIS and TCI (certified) techniques for crisis intervention and Behavior Modification.

Handled a caseload of up to 65 at-risk students with personal, physical, and mental disabilities.Provided evidence-based individual, family, and group counseling.Collaborated with School Counselors/Psychologists, Teachers, and the Administrators to set up IEP’s, functional behavioral assessments, and other psychological assessments.Recognized for developing a highly-effective art therapy program.Collaborated with outside social service agencies, school administrators and staff to provide proper placement and services for students and families.

Worked in collaboration with outside agencies, heads of the community, CEO’S and entrepreneurs to establish a new board of directors.Researched current trends in work place violence, established training manual for EAP providers.Documented on going Albany County Courts case involving perpetrator/victim.

Counseled a diverse caseload of 75 at-risk freshman and sophomore students in making the transition to college life. Covered topics such as studying, time management, and conflict resolution. Conducted discussions regarding psychological health, educational goals, financial aid, and transfer options.Facilitated effective ways for students to resolve conflict with peers and faculty.Ensured the success of students by tracking progress through continuous communication with faculty and administration staff.Tutored students in Art History, Statistics, Math, Psychology, and Computer Technology utilizing programs such as Microsoft and Dragon Naturally Speaking.Adjunct Professor, Photography I, Freshman Preparation Seminar.

Avionics Systems Technician C-130H aircraft.