Directly Supervise 15 department managers and direct care staffFoster a safe, successful therapeutic environment utilizing evidence based practices and curriculum for youth servedDevelop a daily facility schedule, ensuring time for recreation, leisure, hygiene and meals while allowing time for mental health counseling, life skills development, victim impact education and opportunities for family contactFoster an atmosphere of development by adjusting activities and programs to the individual needs of the population at the time and adapt services to meet emerging needs in youth and family servicesContinuously monitor the use of funds required to run the facility and strive for methods to lower costs while still providing a safe and nurturing environment Act as Local Operating Procedure Coordinator for the facility by tracking legal trends in Juvenile Justice, reviewing State and Local law and ensuring local procedure upholds the policies of the Department of Juvenile JusticeServe as Training Coordinator/Approver and as Volunteer/Intern Coordinator for a residential juvenile facilityConduct regular audits of facility files and documentation and develop corrective action plans to correct and prevent deficiencies Serve as a contributing member of the local School Attendance Task ForceParticipate in Mental Health Treatment Team, Leadership Team, and Education IEP MeetingsReview Special Incident Reports with the goal of identifying possible abuse, risks to youth safety, and proper implementation of department policyDevelop Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) aimed at setting benchmarks for improvements in the care and safety of youth in the facility

Instruct students in a youth detention facility in the subject of mathematics in grades 5 through 12Conduct classes in GED preparationAct as Chairperson to the facilities Response to Intervention Team (RTI), Student Support Team (SST) As RTI Chairperson, guide the teachers and instructors of the facility to identify the specific needs of struggling students, track their progress to pinpoint specific deficiencies and develop intervention plans targeting those needsTeacher of the Year 2009

Directly Supervise 15 department managers and direct care staffFoster a safe, successful therapeutic environment utilizing evidence based practices and curriculum for youth servedDevelop a daily facility schedule, ensuring time for recreation, leisure, hygiene and meals while allowing time for mental health counseling, life skills development, victim impact education and opportunities for family contactFoster an atmosphere of development by adjusting activities and programs to the individual needs of the population at the time and adapt services to meet emerging needs in youth and family servicesContinuously monitor the use of funds required to run the facility and strive for methods to lower costs while still providing a safe and nurturing environment Act as Local Operating Procedure Coordinator for the facility by tracking legal trends in Juvenile Justice, reviewing State and Local law and ensuring local procedure upholds the policies of the Department of Juvenile JusticeServe as Training Coordinator/Approver and as Volunteer/Intern Coordinator for a residential juvenile facilityConduct regular audits of facility files and documentation and develop corrective action plans to correct and prevent deficiencies Serve as a contributing member of the local School Attendance Task ForceParticipate in Mental Health Treatment Team, Leadership Team, and Education IEP MeetingsReview Special Incident Reports with the goal of identifying possible abuse, risks to youth safety, and proper implementation of department policy

Supervise 3 administrative and direct care staffImplement evidence based programming and develop implementation procedures for a 64 bed juvenile detention facilityDevelop treatment plans for delinquent youthSupervise intake and clerical staff involved in the initial intake of residentsComplete custody and housing classification assessments to properly house youth and refer to proper programming while ensuring safety and security of the facilitySupervise and guide direct care staff in the proper implementation of the Behavior Modification ProgramMaintain contact with representatives of the community offices, juvenile court, attorneys, family members and other internal and external customers to facilitate communication of the status and development of facility residents

Supervised 4 shop employees Read and review project blueprints and determine best construction methods for the projectSet up machines and equipmentInstall projects on job siteReturn to job site as necessary for adjustments and repairsMaintain contact with site managers to coordinate schedules for construction and delivery

Supervise 3 lower level employeesDevelop and implement treatment plans for youth committed as delinquents to the Department of Juvenile Justice by the Juvenile CourtAdminister assessments to determine needs and riskDocument activities and contacts with youth, families and placementsIdentify appropriate placement options and complete necessary paperwork and interviews to place youthConduct groups with youth and their families to aid in the adjustment from out of home placement back into the community