Samuel Veal Email and Phone Number

Implemented supportive service programming in collaboration with Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Youth(Boys), DJJ personnel, and local community service providers. Developed a resource directory of local social service agencies and providers. Assessed service needs of the youth and link them to the appropriate providers and community resources. Facilitated programs and services such as health and wellness, job training and/or transportation. Maintained all necessary information regarding services to the youth. Supported resident efforts in community building initiatives. Assisted other department staff in understanding and participating in the goals and programs initiated by youth services.

I counseled with emphasis on prevention; worked with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Assisted individuals to deal with a wide variety of issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem. Observed, prepared, and maintained all required treatment records and reports and maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' and their treatment. Referred clients and/or family members to community resources or specialists as necessary and approved by the treatment team.

Screened new clients by reviewing records and applications; conducted orientations. Determined clients' requirements by completing intake interviews; determined need for psycho-social activity; reviewed therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans. Established treatment program(s) by setting schedules and routines; coordinated services being provided; arranged resources, including transportation and escort. Monitored cases by verifying clients' attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocated for needed services and entitlements; obtained additional resources; intervened in crises; providing personal support. Maintained clients' records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress. Communicated clients' progress by attending weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminated results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identified treatment influences. Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintained personal networks; participated in professional organizations.

Maintained office services by organizing office operations and procedures; prepared payroll; controlled correspondence; designed filing systems; reviewed and approved supply requisitions; provided historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records; implemented office policies by establishing standards and procedures - measuring results against standards, making necessary adjustments as need. Completed operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. Kept management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends. Maintained office staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.