Gabriel Jorden
Grand Rapids,United States
Summary
Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, and cultivating partnerships. Goal-oriented professional driven to help students improve behaviorally and socially by using standardized and creative intervention strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Behavior Interventionist
Lighthouse academy south
Kentwood, MI
02.2022 - Current
- Worked with educators to outline intervention plans, establish goals and develop progress benchmarks.
- Directed emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Observed students in diverse settings to gauge behaviors.
- Utilized techniques such as behavior modeling and role-playing to improve interactions between students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify the function of problem behaviors.
- Adapted instruction based on individual student needs while ensuring safety protocols are met.
- Maintained accurate records of student's goals, objectives, and intervention strategies used.
- Performed crisis prevention and intervention duties as needed including physical restraint if necessary.
Executive Pastor
City Of Pentecost
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2020 - Current
- Directed weekly youth meetings, special group events and overnight excursions.
- Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
- Partnered with parents and offered insights and resources for guiding youth in preferred directions.
- Conducted seminars on topics related to Christian faith formation and growth.
- Developed strategic plans for short-term and long-term ministry goals.
- Provided spiritual leadership and guidance to church staff, members, and volunteers.
- Created a budget for the annual operating expenses of the church.
- Recruited, trained, managed, evaluated, and provided pastoral care to staff members.
Direct Support Specialist
Moka
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Direct Support Counselor
St.Johns
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control and coping skills.
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
- Received incoming calls from potential students and provided detailed information about institution.
- Thoroughly reviewed admissions applications and evaluated credentials to approve students for enrollment.
- Responded to requests for information about the enrollment process.
- Collaborated with financial aid, education and career services departments to achieve student enrollment targets.
- Organized recruitment and admission events for prospective students.
- Stayed up to date on school policies and diverse program requirements.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership Studies
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI01-2021
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Report generation
- Report creation
- Product organization
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Intervention Planning
- Organizational Ability
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Individualized Education Plans
- Data Collection
- Behavior redirection
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Faculty Collaboration
Timeline
Lead Behavior Interventionist
Lighthouse academy south
02.2022 - Current
Executive Pastor
City Of Pentecost
06.2020 - Current
Direct Support Counselor
St.Johns
06.2017 - 05.2018
Direct Support Specialist
Moka
02.2017 - 01.2019
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Cornerstone University
Master of Arts - Leadership Studies
Cornerstone University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Cornerstone University
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Cornerstone University
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