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David Downing

Johnstown,NY

Summary

Polished Supervisor and Trainer with 20+ years of experience assisting with development and implementation of community based programs. Skilled at tracking program information and creating effective outcomes for population served . Flexible collaborator with an ability to read, understand and implement requirements of state guidelines.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Assistant, Departmental Trainer

NYS DOCCS
05.2012 - Current


  • Provide training to staff on RECAB, IET and DOCCS directives
  • Train specialized staff in necessary aspects of their job function.
  • Conduct program assessment and evaluations
  • PEF Union Steward
  • Organize events and provide information to members
  • Participate in active negotiation at local levels
  • Set up and attend workshops and local Labor Relations functions.

Director

Altamont House
11.2010 - 05.2012
  • Supervise Outreach Program assistants in setting up local events and establishment of an outreach program
  • Develop trainings in compliance with OASAS standards to educate staff on best practices
  • Supervise all departments including Medical, Clinical, Business and Reception
  • Keep up to date with current NYS OASAS guidelines to ensure full program compliance
  • Responsible for determining appropriate local facilities, community centers, hospitals, and colleges to hold informational sessions, workshops, and referral programs for the public in need of service
  • Work with local agencies with a shared mission statement
  • Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term compliance.
  • Promote staff professional development

Clinical Supervisor

ACCA, Addictions Care Campus of Albany
08.2006 - 01.2008
  • Promote Agencies Mission statement by setting up conferences, workshops, and discussion boards for the public on the dangers associated with chemical dependency and treatment options,
  • Supervise staff hired by the agency
  • Assign appropriate clinical staff to scheduled duties and events.
  • Input collected data from events into agencies system to promote best practice and monitor referrals resulting from events.
  • Develop new programs targeted to serve the demographic of the population served.
  • Review of documentation to maintain full compliance with NYS OASAS compliance.

Senior Counselor / Community Liasion

New Choices
01.2000 - 07.2006
  • Work with local Colleges, medical facilities, and corresponding agencies to create and schedule health fairs, conferences, round table discussions and community education panels to promote the understanding of the dangers associated with drug and alcohol dependencies, opiate dependence, and best practice's
  • Assign clinical staff to attend scheduled functions in the Schenectady County area
  • Provide detailed information on topics being presented and discussed, follow up with staff during supervision on outcome of event.
  • Set up service agreements with local agencies.

Education

Human Services

Fulton Montgomery Community College
Johnstown, NY

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Vendor Relations and Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Information Management
  • Program Optimization
  • Community Outreach
  • Project Management
  • Understanding and Complying with State Guidelines and Directive’s

Timeline

Program Assistant, Departmental Trainer

NYS DOCCS
05.2012 - Current

Director

Altamont House
11.2010 - 05.2012

Clinical Supervisor

ACCA, Addictions Care Campus of Albany
08.2006 - 01.2008

Senior Counselor / Community Liasion

New Choices
01.2000 - 07.2006

Human Services

Fulton Montgomery Community College

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