JEROME THOMAS
Sylmar,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Transportation Worker
L.A. County Dept. Of Children & Family Services
Monterey Park, CA
12.2009 - Current
- Manage, monitor, and review job performance of 29 Transportation Workers and indirectly supervise 15 Group Supervisors.
- Monitor contracts for NexTraq Services and Crisis Prevention Institute.
- Provide logistics and dispatching support to Transportation Workers.
- Provide Fleet Management services as Office Vehicle Coordinator for 25 12-Passenger Vans and 8 Minivans,
- Telecommunications Logistics Specialist
- Unit Receiver for Material Management Goods and Services.
- On Duty/Unit Supervisor as required or assigned.
- Monitor and assist in creation and implementation of Shelter Care program.
- Monitor and report of daily attendance of Transportation Workers.
- Function as Rater of Annual Report of Performance Evaluation for 10 Transportation Workers.
- Senior Certified Instructor teaching CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Transportation Worker
L.A. County Dept. Of Children & Family Services
Monterey Park, CA
03.1993 - 12.2009
- Transported children from group homes and foster homes to Children's Court.
- Monitored and inspected assigned vehicle for maintenance and service.
- Assisted in supervision of children on Primary side of Shelter Care and implementation of Shelter Care program.
- Escorted children to Court.
- Monitored After-Court visits.
- Monitored Court Logistics desk documenting children going to and coming from Court.
- Monitored Visiting Desk logging visits from parents, attorneys, and CSWs.
- Taught CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as Certified Instructor.
- Performed Acting Supervising Transportation Worker duties as assigned.
- Oversaw ticketing, gate and ramp services
Board Member
Lake Avenue Church
Pasadena , CA
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Provide leadership through participation as Board Member to Worship and Arts Division of Lake Avenue Church
Behavioral Specialist
College Hospital Cerritos
Cerritos, CA
03.1985 - 04.1996
- Provided individualized care and treatment consistent with age and developmental needs of each patient.
- Promoted safe and therapeutic patient care through consultation and supervision, communication and interactions.
- Monitor and supervised patients on Adolescent unit.
- Implemented unit program, facilitated group sessions, took vitals, charted progress on patients,
- Taught Managing Assaultive Behavior (MAB).
- Scheduled graveyard shift.
- Conducted and interacted with clients in both individual and group counseling settings
- Delivered crisis intervention and assisted families in understanding complexities of mental illness
Assistant Director of Forensics
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
09.1990 - 05.1991
- Provide assistance coaching Speech and Debate team.
- Helping students prepare speeches for competition.
- Judging at speech competitions.
- Instructor for Introduction to Speech and for Small Group Dynamics.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.1986
Skills
- Senior Certified Instructor for CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Advanced Physical Skills
- Writer
Hobbies: Singing, Acting
Singing, Acting
Timeline
Supervising Transportation Worker
L.A. County Dept. Of Children & Family Services
12.2009 - Current
Board Member
Lake Avenue Church
05.2005 - 05.2007
Transportation Worker
L.A. County Dept. Of Children & Family Services
03.1993 - 12.2009
Assistant Director of Forensics
Biola University
09.1990 - 05.1991
Behavioral Specialist
College Hospital Cerritos
03.1985 - 04.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Fullerton
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