Allen Joseph
Counselor
Johnstown,Penna.
Summary
Highly trained counselor with extensive education and experience in multiple fields of counseling. Currently working towards PA State licensing as a professional counselor.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Christian Counselor
Christian Counseling Associates Of Western PA
04.2018 - Current
- Maintained client files according to program standards.
- Initiated and developed treatment planning goals through contact with clients, family, colleagues and other staff.
- Evaluated behavioral and emotional needs of clients and family members.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic physical environment for clients.
- Provided a wide array of counseling services to clients.
Corrections Classification Program Manager
PA. Dept. of Corrections
10.2004 - 04.2018
- As the Programs Manager for SCI Somerset I was responsible for overseeing various treatment departments including counseling programs, chaplaincy, inmate recreation activities, and inmate records department.
- Served as the administrative liaison with the psychology department, education department, and the Parole Department.
- Served as a member of the executive staff.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts and solutions to department supervisors.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop plans of action, memorandums and analytical reports for the Department of Corrections.
Unit Manager
SCI SMR
11.1994 - 10.2004
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for prison housing unit operations.
- Handled complaints from inmates and sometimes families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated treatment services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Met with unit staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Supervised corrections officers, counselors, clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Conducted routine unit inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and inmates for continued compliance with associated regulations and policies.
- Interviewed potential new hires and conducted annual evaluations for all unit staff.
Corrections Counselor
PA. Dept. Of Corrections
10.1992 - 11.1994
- Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues.
- Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
- Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions to identify optimal candidates.
- Evaluated progress of inmates in prison to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Conducted preliminary interviews for Parole recommendations.
Police Officer
Clarks Summit Police Dept.
01.1986 - 01.1992
- Routine patrol, investigation, arrest, and report writing.
- Specialized duties - Public Relations Officer
- Specialized duties - Crime Prevention Officer
- Specialized duties - DARE OFFICER.
- Specialized duties - Juvenile Officer
- Helped develop Lackawanna County’s Domestic Violence Protocol.
- Received an achievement award from MADD for activities related to DUI enforcement and public education.
- Pioneered Patrol Video Cameras.
- Pioneered Mental Health/Mental Health protocol.
Education
No Degree - Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2001 -
No Degree - Marriage And Family Therapy
Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Counseling
Marywood University
Scranton, PA 05.2001 -
M Div - Theology
Baptist Bible School of Theology
Clarks Summit, PA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Bible Teaching
Baptist Bible College of PA
Clarks Summit, PA 05.2001 -
Skills
Assessment of client needs
undefinedOther Responsibilities
- Alternate Public Information Officer and Superintendent’s Assistant for SCI Somerset.
- Served on committee developing a procedures manual for staff victimization and workplace violence for the Department of Corrections.
- Served on a working committee developing policy on Line of Duty Death
- Impact of Crime on Victims Program Train the Trainer.
- Served as the Dept. of Corrections Western Regional Coordinator for Critical Incident Stress Management Teams
- Critical Incident Stress Management Instructor.
Timeline
Christian Counselor
Christian Counseling Associates Of Western PA
04.2018 - Current
Corrections Classification Program Manager
PA. Dept. of Corrections
10.2004 - 04.2018
No Degree - Counseling
Grand Canyon University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Marriage And Family Therapy
Denver Seminary
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Counseling
Marywood University
05.2001 -
M Div - Theology
Baptist Bible School of Theology
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Bible Teaching
Baptist Bible College of PA
05.2001 -
Unit Manager
SCI SMR
11.1994 - 10.2004
Corrections Counselor
PA. Dept. Of Corrections
10.1992 - 11.1994
Police Officer
Clarks Summit Police Dept.
01.1986 - 01.1992
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