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Coy Shaffer

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

4th Grade TeacherAssistant Shelter ManagerSeasonal Program DirectorCase Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Lakeland, FL
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

50000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancement

Summary

Dynamic professional with various experiences in leadership, planning, organizing, coordinating, and developing programs and services. Personable, dedicated individual with a passion for excellence. Solid team player with an upbeat, positive attitude, and proven skill in establishing meaningful rapport with clients and supervisees. Motivated to maintain client satisfaction, and contribute to program success. Articulate, enthusiastic, and results-oriented, with a demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships, and helping others grow.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Case Manager

Youth and Family Advocates
New Port Richey, Florida
11.2025 - Current
  • Provided case management services to youth ages 12-19 who were on probation.
  • Utilized the Stop Now and Plan Youth Justice curriculum to facilitate group sessions with 6-8 youth.
  • Conducted one on one's with youth weekly to discuss emotional regulation, anger management, peer pressure, and more.
  • Completed intakes, assessments, crisis intervention, advocacy, referrals, discharges, follow-ups, and monitoring of families.
  • Collaborated with Juvenile Probation Officers to ensure cases met the requirements of probation for each youth and ensured effective communication between DJJ, families, and other stakeholders.
  • Assisted youth in creating, evaluating, and altering goals as needed.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.

4th Grade Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
Lakeland, FL
07.2025 - 11.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups for science and social studies that aligned with Florida standards.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Partnered with parents to ensure high level and quality instruction that ensured individual student success.
  • Designed interactive activities to support diverse learning styles.

Assistant Shelter Manager

Hidle House
Panama City, FL
09.2023 - 03.2025
  • Resolved staff and customer inquiries, and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Ensured all client records were confidential, organized, and accurate for internal use and government review.
  • Facilitated effective and timely communication between management teams, direct care staff, parents, and youth to ensure that the highest level of care for youth was achieved.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing a new Behavior Management System for youth.
  • Developed, coordinated, and executed case plans to provide services to clients.
  • Provided clients with individual, family, and group therapy.
  • Ensured that DCF, DJJ, and federal grant standards for funding were maintained.
  • Responded to on-call duties and emergencies that required management involvement.

Seasonal Program Director

Christian Retreat Center
East Waterford, PA
06.2018 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw the development and operation of seven summer camps for children and adolescents.
  • Developed schedules, training handbooks, and strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
  • Oversaw camp counselors, assistant program directors, and campers while providing coaching and discipleship.
  • Resolved staff and camper conflicts.
  • Maintained positive relationships with parents to ensure comfort with the program.
  • Organized, developed, and implemented a new summer program.
  • Organized and facilitated training sessions and team meetings.
  • Coordinated camp activities and sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ministerial Leadership: Pastoral Care and Counseling

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
04-2025

Skills

  • Program and team development
  • Employee coaching and mentoring
  • Team leadership
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Teaching
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Complex problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Coordinating services
  • Time management

Certification

  • Current CPR Certification
  • Current First Aide Certification
  • Trained in Motivational Interviewing Techniques

Timeline

Case Manager

Youth and Family Advocates
11.2025 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
07.2025 - 11.2025

Assistant Shelter Manager

Hidle House
09.2023 - 03.2025

Seasonal Program Director

Christian Retreat Center
06.2018 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Ministerial Leadership: Pastoral Care and Counseling

Southeastern University
Coy Shaffer