GRANT L. LINDSEY         Cell: (510) 912-7895                     gllindsey82@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSThorough knowledge management of cases for juveniles and families, which required assessment, development of clinical treatment plans, facilitation of crisis intervention procedures and informal family therapy. Exceptional counseling skills, motivating several individuals to seek treatment, shelter, and help. Significant experience assisting with child abuse/neglect cases in a variety of environments. Also, excellent rapport with children, superior communication abilities, complex problem solving skills, and sincere service orientation.

SKILLSMicrosoft Office SuiteInternet ExplorerFirst AidE-mailRecords ManagementCounseling StrategiesProject PlanningConflict ResolutionEDUCATIONLincoln University:  Lincoln University, Pennsylvania                              GPA: 3.2Bachelor of Arts: Human Services                                                         2006

RELEVANT EXPERIENCECommunity Housing Development Corporation Richmond, CA    PresentResident Service Coordinator

Conduct intake, orientation, and needs assessment of residents, constructing an appropriate customized services plan that identifies services/benefits that best fit their needs.

serve as an advocate and liaison for residents with service agencies and/or property management. implement activities that promote healthy community among residents, facilitating support groups, youth

programs, social celebrations, and resident empowerment. Conduct surveys to assess tenant needs, tabulating survey results to evaluate programs and plan relevant

services for the community.Blue Apron, Inc.                                   Richmond, CA.    2014-  2015pack Out: Runner

Daily/continuous set up of various meal plan production lines. Gathering of all products needed to keep all production lines running. Lifting up to 50lbs./ or more. Daily maintenance of general work area.

Rising Sun Energy CenterOutreach Manager (returning manager)          Berkeley/Richmond CA.     2014

Work jointly with Site Manager, ensuring that all program deliverables are met for that site. Responsible for the overall implementation of a summer CYES outreach campaign through canvassing,

presentations, events, and other community outreach methods. Work jointly with Site Managers in youth training, site administration, youth mentoring and site logistics.

East Agency for Children                          Oakland, CA.     2014Behavioral Health Counselor           

Provide therapeutic interventions for elementary schools in Oakland Unified School District. Responsible for billing medi-cal, with daily note taking.

O.U.S.D.: Fremont High                      Oakland, CA.   2013-2014                                               Instructional Aide ·         Assist individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher;

monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments. ·         Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials,

scoring papers and recording grades; and maintain student files as assigned. ·         Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, operating audio-visual

equipment, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.

·         Administer, monitor and score a variety of tests and assignments; rephrase materials and explain instructions and words.

·         Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

·         Operate a variety of office, instructional and audio-visual equipment as assigned. ·         Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures. ·         Provide basic first aid and specialized health care as directed. ·         Assist with the supervision of students in and outside the classroom, recess and other playground

activities and accompany students on field trips. ·         Help keep classrooms and other school facilities neat, clean, orderly and safe. ·         Direct group activities of students. ·         Participate in staff meetings and attend various in-service meetings. ·         Perform related duties as assigned.

Community Integrated Workforce Program     Union City, CA. 2013           Job Coach                          

·         Provides constant supervision, care, training, and job coaching of clients ·         Implements behavior modification techniques ·         Maintains accurate and consistent field charts. Gives input for evaluation and development of goals ·         Prepares daily communication with care providers and daily and monthly office record-keeping ·         Operates passenger vans and transports clients ·         Assists Job Coach in plan program details to meet the needs and interests of individual clients ·         Interests clients in various age-appropriate community activities ·         Assists clients with special needs in the use of adaptive equipment ·         Helps Job Coach develop training objectives and intervention strategies

The Covenant House    Oakland, CA.   2012Residential Advisor                               

·         Meet the immediate needs of the residents and provide counseling services as needed. ·         Daily note taking. ·         Light maintenance.

Lighthouse Community Service    

Case Manager   Portsmouth, VA.      2011                                         ·         Established a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients ·         Responsible for the overall guidance, direction, and supervision of the clients ·         Performed routine duties in the care, education, and treatment of clients including: overseeing

physical care, development of acceptable habits and attitudes, management of client behavior and assisting them in reaching goals and objectives of treatment plan

Lincoln Child Center      Oakland, CA.  2008-09Intervention Specialist II                                          

·         Acted as a classroom advisor, working in conjunction with middle school staff, to control undesired behaviors from students/clients

·         Provided rehabilitation methods, encouragement and, support for students/clients ·         Responsible for daily note taking of client interactions and treatments ·         Acted as a liaison between student/client’s parents and school administration

Education Station   Emeryville, CA.    2007-08Lead Instructor/ Supervisor                                       

·         Planned and conducted teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids

·         Acted as liaison between the school and Education Station as well as the parents ·         Observed work of teaching staff to evaluate performance, and to recommend changes that could

strengthen teaching skills.

California Youth Energy Services     Berkeley, CA. Site Manager                                            2007 ·         Trained and educated youth/ young adults to be proficient in home energy audits, energy

conservation, customer service, and professionalism ·         Strived to empower, uplift, and encourage the all youth program members

Fred Finch Youth Center    Oakland, CA. Mental Health Counselor                                        2006-2008 ·         Responsible for training of daily living that include self-hygiene, grooming, care of clothing, light

house cleaning, also homework ·         Responsible for observing mental status, daily activities of living and level of functioning, client's

attitude and behavior during the shift and their attitudes with staff ·         Participated in weekly staff meetings and complete daily shift notes and other documentation

　 　Mentor Network: First Step   Riverside, CA.  2006Job Coach                                            

·         Interacted with a three man cell of adults that were developmentally disabled ·         Responsible for continuing their established treatment plans ·         Taught basic day to day living skills including cooking, cleaning, and bathroom etiquette ·         Was also expected to bring the clients out into the community twice a week ·         Assessed and monitored client daily activity schedule; prepared and submitted client participation

report to Program Director and counseling staff ·         Provided and participated in crisis intervention and facilitated conflict resolution among clients as

needed.

Teaneck Recreational Dept. Teaneck, N.J.  Counselor/Supervisor            2001-2005 ·         Oversaw summer program as well as, engage with 30+ children five days a week; Responsible for

planning daily activities, bi-weekly trips, and all other activities; also accountable for the safety of all children and counselors

·         Through leadership, previous problems with communication and lackadaisical attitudes of counselors were alleviated

·         Was able to reduce accident reports of the children to zero my supervision REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST