DIARRA KING
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dedicated Human Services Professional specializing in case management, situational assessments, conflict resolution and exceptional communication. Deadline-driven Trained in security Excellent time management Organized Project management Case management Computer-savvy Treatment and discharge planning Budget management Electronic recordkeeping experience Critical thinking Psychiatric population familiarity Quick learner Excellent team player and community builder Strong leader Training and development Culturally sensitive Experience with diverse populations Experience with prison population Experience working with adults Trained in indicators of child abuse Experience working with children
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Director
Dismas Charities
Greensboro, NC
08.2017 - 04.2022
- Responsible for daily management and operation of a federal community correctional facility
- Managed 28 staff members and ensured that 110 residents were provided with cost-efficient, service-oriented programs in an effective and professional manner
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to help keep institution safe and secure.
In Home Qualified Professional
Wilkins AS
Skien , Norway
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Guided clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
- Interviewed clients, reviewed records, and conferred with other professionals.
- Maintained accurate records, and reports regarding the patient's history and progress, services required, and other required information.
- Wrote reports describing client's progress.
- Reviewed Client's progress in relation to measurable goals.
Qualified Professional
Community Helps Network
Greensboro , NC
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Helped clients to set goals to improve to improve and change patterns of thinking and behavior
- Observed and monitored client behavior in social settings and the classroom.
Acting Director
Dismas Charities
Greensboro, NC
06.2009 - 09.2009
- Responsible for the daily management of a Federal Community Correctional Facility. Managed 15 Staff members and ensured that 40 residents were provided with transitional services.
- Built relationships with community leaders in Greensboro and surrounding areas
- Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
Employment Specialist/Counselor
Dismas Charities
Greensboro, NC
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Responsible for developing, coordinating and enhancing the facility's employment assistance program/placement program by ongoing and documented efforts to assist each program resident in securing and maintaining gainful employment
- Networked and advised potential employers of benefits of hiring residents
- Planned and coordinated job fairs
- Monitored employment and job performance of each resident
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Qualified Professional
Faith And Families
Reidsville, NC
10.2005 - 12.2006
- Coordinated effective activities for children challenged with Mood Disorders,
- Oppositional Defiant Disorders, and ADHD aimed at improving coping skills, communication skills, channeling anger, and making positive decisions in difficult situations
- Partnered with social workers and case managers to develop and administer individual goals and treatment plans, assisting clients in meeting full potential
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
Naval Sailor/E, Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy
02.1996 - 09.2005
- Assisted in care and treatment of neuropsychiatric patients
- Aided medical officers in administration of special neuropsychiatric therapy procedures
- Cared for patients in accordance with nursing methods
- Observed and reported symptoms and psychotic manifestation of mental patients
- Maintain neuropsychiatric ward and clinic equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Physics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
2007
Skills
- Deadline Driven
- Computer savvy
- Critical thinking
- Case Management
- Time Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
Timeline
Facility Director
Dismas Charities
08.2017 - 04.2022
In Home Qualified Professional
Wilkins AS
05.2014 - 06.2016
Qualified Professional
Community Helps Network
10.2009 - 09.2011
Acting Director
Dismas Charities
06.2009 - 09.2009
Employment Specialist/Counselor
Dismas Charities
01.2007 - 05.2009
Qualified Professional
Faith And Families
10.2005 - 12.2006
Naval Sailor/E, Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy
02.1996 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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