James B. Blatter
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Human Services and Media Professional with expertise in strategic communication and cross-sector partnerships. Proven ability to navigate complex environments while maintaining composure. Experienced in liaising with government agencies and collaborating with nonprofit and NGO stakeholders to achieve common goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager/Community Navigator
Recovery Resources
06.2023 - Current
- Provided case management services, including intake, assessment, advocacy, and service referrals.
- Connected homeless clients with housing, treatment, and mental health resources.
- Collaborated with community partners to promote program offerings, and secure donations.
Group Home Manager
Mountain Valley Developmental Services
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Supervised daily operations of group home for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance resident well-being.
- Trained staff on best practices for resident support and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations for group home operations.
- Served as a liaison between families and guardians and agency staff ensuring proper communication among all parties involved.
Content Writer/Photographer
James Blatter Creative Productions
01.2011 - 10.2022
- Creating web content Photos/Animations for Satire Website.
- Optimized web content for search engine visibility and engagement.
- Utilized analytics tools to monitor content performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
Manager
Budget Truck & Car Rentals
01.2012 - 05.2019
- Managed daily operations of rental locations to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly to uphold satisfaction standards.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Childhelp RiverBridge Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Community education, partnership building.
Education
Associates of Arts Degree - Child Psychology
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO01.1994
Certified Addiction Technician - Addiction Counseling
Colorado Counselor Training
Loveland, COComprehensive Case Manager Certification - Case Management
Commission For Case Manager Certification
Mount Laurel, NJSkills
- AP editing expertise
- Behavior management
- Resource coordination
- Community collaboration
- Deadline management
- Adaptability to change
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing professional
- Risk-need-responsivity training
- Adobe InDesign mastery
- Source interviewing skills
- Broadcast and AP style writing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Volunteer Experience
- Grace Haven House, Content, Marketing Writer, Child Rescue Center
- Garfield County Sheriff's Department, Presenter Public Safety Conferences
- Colorado Mountain College, Teacher's Assistant Foreign Language Program
- KDNK Public Radio, Marketing, Broadcaster
Professional Accomplishments
- Assisted 20 clients find transitional or permanent housing
- Developed behavioral plans for DD/ID clients that allowed three of them to transition from group home to independent living.
- Increased car and truck rental and sales from $26,000 to $61,000 in 3 years.
- Created communication/ signing strategy and authored the Memorandum of Understanding between River Bridge Child Center and Rio Blanco, Pitkin and Eagle Counties.
- Developed Child Sexual Abuse, and Child Safety presentations for community, education, volunteer recruitment and fundraising.
- Award winning writer for Enterprise Feature and Breaking News Writing.
Timeline
Case Manager/Community Navigator
Recovery Resources
06.2023 - Current
Group Home Manager
Mountain Valley Developmental Services
09.2019 - 10.2022
Manager
Budget Truck & Car Rentals
01.2012 - 05.2019
Content Writer/Photographer
James Blatter Creative Productions
01.2011 - 10.2022
Community Outreach Coordinator
Childhelp RiverBridge Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Associates of Arts Degree - Child Psychology
Colorado Mountain College
Certified Addiction Technician - Addiction Counseling
Colorado Counselor Training
Comprehensive Case Manager Certification - Case Management
Commission For Case Manager Certification