James Koplin
Millsboro,DE
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
West Hartford, CT
11.2011 - 02.2024
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Improved on-time performance with efficient route planning, taking into consideration traffic patterns and weather conditions.
- Reduced vehicle maintenance costs by conducting daily pre-trip inspections and promptly reporting any necessary repairs or concerns.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
Clinical Social Worker
Private Practice & Mental Health Centers And Hospitals
Hartford, CT
09.1978 - 03.2008
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within various legal settings such as court hearings or child welfare conferences to ensure access to appropriate services or supports.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Mentored new social workers, providing guidance on ethical decision-making processes, best practice standards, and navigating complex clinical situations.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Disorder, Disorder and Disorder.
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Strengthened relationships between clients and their families by providing mediation services and facilitating family therapy sessions.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing requirements through regular review of clinical practices and collaboration with regulatory agencies during audits or inspections.
- Developed and implemented new programs to address emerging community needs.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using Type coding guidelines.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Supervised Number interns and gave case management feedback.
- Collaborated closely with insurance companies to secure appropriate authorizations for services rendered, ensuring timely reimbursement for the organization.
- Enhanced cultural competence within the agency by leading diversity training workshops for staff members.
- Contributed to the development of program policies and procedures through active participation in staff meetings and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed crisis intervention protocols that effectively addressed emergent mental health concerns among the client population served by the agency.
- Provided clinical supervision to social work interns, helping them develop their professional identity and hone their therapeutic skills.
- Promoted a safe therapeutic environment by maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional ethics.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Education
B.A - Psychology
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYMaster Of Social Work - Group And Individual Counseling
University of Ct
Hartford, CT05.1993
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe Driving Practices
- Behavior Management
- Incident Reporting
- Special Needs Assistance
- Emergency Procedures
- Safety equipment usage
- Punctuality
- Drug and alcohol testing
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsTimeline
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
11.2011 - 02.2024
Clinical Social Worker
Private Practice & Mental Health Centers And Hospitals
09.1978 - 03.2008
B.A - Psychology
Hofstra University
Master Of Social Work - Group And Individual Counseling
University of Ct