Leader within the criminal justice system with skills that include but are not limited to community advocacy, teaching and counseling. Experienced in implementing programming in a correctional setting. Proficient researcher dedicated to furthering the understanding of correctional programming and reintegration of individuals transitioning to the community from incarceration.
Hi, I’m
Cedric Rucker
Pastor/Mental Health Clinician
Brockton,MA
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SUFFOLK COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTIONSBoston, MA
Director of Social Services
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Manages program implementation and casework services for approximately 500 men
- Oversees OASIS Substance Use Recovery Unit which consistently houses 35 to 45 men
- Frequently attends Substance Use Recovery trainings to stay current on best intervention strategies for men struggling with substance use disorder
- Oversees staff of 16 which maintains over 1500 service contacts on monthly basis
- Conducts performance evaluations to assist team members with reaching self reported career goals
SUFFOLK COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTIONSBoston, MA
Professional Development Instructor
08.2016 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Created 20 class Professional Development curriculum for newly sentenced inmates
- Collaborated with partners to schedule reentry and workforce development lectures for class participants
- Performed weekly evaluations of lesson content to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for class participants
BOSTON REENTRY INITIATIVEBoston, MA
Case Manager
12.2011 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Managed support services for caseload of 40 men assigned to Boston Reentry Initiative
- Collaborated with District Attorney's Office, Parole Board, Boston Police Department, to help maintain Second Chance Act Grant
- Provided 15-20 one on one therapeutic mentorship sessions on weekly basis
- Taught financial literacy class for Boston Reentry Initiative Participants
YOUTH OPTIONS UNLIMITEDBoston, MA
Team Supervisor
06.2011 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Supervised team of 10 at risk teenagers transitioning from Department of Youth Services to work force
- Created work based learning plans for young adults participating in summer employment program
- Administered redirection action plans for employees having difficulties to help improve performance
- Created curriculum to help teenagers improve work related soft skill sets
Education
HARVARD DIVINITY SCHOOLCambridge, MA
M.Div from Religion And Ethics
05.2011
University Overview
REGENT UNIVERSITYVirginia Beach, VA
Master of Arts from Community Counseling
05.2008
University Overview
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITYNorfolk, VA
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
05.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Correctional Program Management
- Mental Health Counseling
- Professional Development Instruction
- Crisis De-escalation
- Records Management
- Curriculum Development
- Treatment Plan Implementation
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Dean's List 8 out of 8 semesters of undergraduate education
- Outstanding Student Award for Graduating Class 2008 Regent University Community Counseling Program
- Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology Students
- Golden Key International Honor Society
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
- Member of Boston Ministerial Alliance
- Member of NAACP
Timeline
Director of Social Services
SUFFOLK COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTIONS
04.2018 - Current
Professional Development Instructor
SUFFOLK COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTIONS
08.2016 - 04.2018
Case Manager
BOSTON REENTRY INITIATIVE
12.2011 - 08.2016
Team Supervisor
YOUTH OPTIONS UNLIMITED
06.2011 - 08.2011
HARVARD DIVINITY SCHOOL
M.Div from Religion And Ethics
REGENT UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts from Community Counseling
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology