Anthony Harris
Suffolk,VA
Summary
My career expands expands over 36 years of counseling and mental health services. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Specialist I
City of Chesapeake Juvenile Services
Chesapeake, VA
11.2014 - 02.2021
- Conducted daily inspections of secure detention areas to ensure safety and security.
- Monitored juvenile activities and behavior, intervening in cases of misconduct or rule violations.
- Assisted with the intake process, including searching juvenile for contraband and recording personal information.
- Intervened in conflicts between juvenile to maintain order within the facility.
Counselor
Indian Creek CorrectionalCenter
Chesapeake, VA
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Educated staff members about mental health issues affecting inmates so they can better respond appropriately to those needs.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
Counselor/Security Officer
Janelle Youth Center
Chesapeake, Virginia
11.2006 - 07.2012
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective communication within the community at Youth Center/Club for youth.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in youth care.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training, into practice.
- Coached youth on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL08-1989
Skills
- Supervision and leadership
- Decision-Making
- Written Communication
- Clerical Support
- Recordkeeping
- Time Management
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Relations
- Problem Resolution
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Detention Specialist I
City of Chesapeake Juvenile Services
11.2014 - 02.2021
Counselor
Indian Creek CorrectionalCenter
06.2012 - 10.2014
Counselor/Security Officer
Janelle Youth Center
11.2006 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology
Spring Hill College
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