CURTIS J. SIMMONS, JR.
Iola,TX
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker with 38 years of experience in juvenile and adult corrections, social work practice, and higher education. Adept at program development, case management, and behavioral intervention. Proven leader in mentoring, curriculum development, and community engagement. Passionate about preparing future social workers for ethical and impactful practice.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor, Social Work
Blinn College
09.2019 - Current
- Teach Introduction to Social Work course
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
- Maintain attendance records, submit grades on time, and provide constructive feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester
- Create and maintained accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college and instructor requirements
Licensed Child Care Administrator/Treatment Director
LOMF, Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Responsible for supervising and managing staff, hiring and training staff; meet with case workers, CASA staff, school staff, family and legal teams for children in care
- Developed programs, established policies, budgeting programs and complying with state regulations
- Also responsible for providing overall direction and management of the treatment program for the foster children residing at LOMF, Inc
Program Manager
BVCASA
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Responsible for all aspects of the operation of BVCASA's TDCJ Residential and TDCJ Outpatient Programs
- Oversaw performance of all staff, including Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDCs) and LCDC-Interns, and oversaw all aspects of the program for compliance with TDCJ and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) rules, standards, and contract requirements
- Performed chart audits to ensure appropriate clinical care and compliance with TDCJ and DSHS requirements and timelines for documentation
- Completed reports to the state and agency as needed and served as primary contact with TDCJ and DSHS regarding the TTC program
- Managed program expenses and budgets
Adjunct Instructor
Texas State Technical Institute
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Taught College Success courses
- Maintained attendance records, submitted grades on time, and provided constructive feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester
- Created and maintained accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college and instructor requirements
WIA Youth Lead
GLT, Inc. (Workforce Solutions)
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Responsible for the overall supervision of assigned workforce center staff; prioritizes assignments and recognizes the need to adjust or adapt as needed
- Manages assigned team in their daily operation, ensuring quality customer service, efficient and effective operations, and the best use of resources to facilitate expected outcomes
- Ensured WIA Youth Lead functions are delivered in a timely manner and that staff follow the guidelines and principles set forth by Workforce Solutions
- Ensured that all customer information/services are entered accurately; responds timely to requested information and meets required deadlines, handles staff personnel issues; prepares disciplinary action documents; facilitates successful attainment of performance goals; develops and applies methods to monitor, review and improve work quality
Case Manager
Twin City Mission
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for case management and crisis intervention services to homeless families currently participating in or recently discharged from the shelter program in order to assist them in obtaining and retaining housing
- Worked with other professionals from numerous community organizations and landlords on behalf of clients in need of permanent housing
Case Manager
Groesbeck Community Education Center
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided treatment services that motivate and assist offenders to achieve meaningful goals
- This includes helping them develop basic values, behaviors and work skills that are consistent with the behavior of responsible members of society
- Functioned as role-models by demonstrating appropriate attitudes, behavior, and the shared values of the treatment center community
Superintendent
Texas Youth Commission
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Performed highly advanced (senior-level) work managing and overseeing a high security correctional facility for youth who have been adjudicated delinquent of felony offenses and committed to the agency by a juvenile court
- Work involved planning, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of a multifaceted institutional service and treatment system, which includes an integrated, system-wide rehabilitative program and specialized treatment programs; establishing goals and objectives and developing standards for achieving established goals; developing guidelines to administer and enforce policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; overseeing daily facility operations and activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and interacting with juvenile judges, district attorneys, probation departments, and other state agencies
- Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others
- Worked under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
Assistant Superintendent
Texas Youth Commission
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Responsible for the daily program operations of the facility with the exception of educational services
- Areas of responsibility include counseling, casework, behavior management, health services, recreation, religious services, staff development and team building
- Selects, trains, direct and evaluate an effective staff to assure the successful functioning of the facility
- Monitors staff performance and program operations on an on-going basis to ensure compliance with TYC standards, policies, and procedures
- Supervises all areas of responsibility ensuring compliance with agency standards and facility objectives
- Serves as Acting Superintendent in the absence of the superintendent to maintain daily operations
Education
Master of Social Work -
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana12.1980
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Portland
Portland, Oregon05.1973
Skills
- Classroom management
- Innovative teaching
- Online teaching
- Workshop facilitation
- Diversity awareness
- Student mentoring
- Subject matter expertise
- Faculty communication
- Student engagement
- Research and analysis
- Group instruction
- Student motivation
- Active learning
- Project-based learning
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker, 38 years
Timeline
Licensed Child Care Administrator/Treatment Director
LOMF, Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2023
Adjunct Professor, Social Work
Blinn College
09.2019 - Current
Program Manager
BVCASA
04.2017 - 05.2020
Adjunct Instructor
Texas State Technical Institute
08.2016 - 05.2017
WIA Youth Lead
GLT, Inc. (Workforce Solutions)
02.2014 - 03.2016
Case Manager
Twin City Mission
10.2012 - 12.2013
Case Manager
Groesbeck Community Education Center
03.2012 - 08.2012
Superintendent
Texas Youth Commission
01.2005 - 01.2011
Assistant Superintendent
Texas Youth Commission
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Portland
Master of Social Work -
Tulane University
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