James Ruark

Obtained housing for chronically homeless persons and vulnerable adults

Helped clients to obtain resources in the community

Coordinated services with job coaches, case managers, service coordinators and other providers

Provided case management services for persons with chronic psychiatric disorders,

Served on the ethics committee and helped to develop several ethics policies across the organization

Referred clients to supported employment and coordinate services with job coaches

• Taught English to Spanish-speaking migrant workers from August-October
• Used the immersion method with the help of an interpreter. (Note: I am NOT fluent in Spanish}

• Taught History, Civics and Bible to 7th and 8th-grade students
• Coached 7th-grade basketball team
• Directed the student council

Managed a group home for developmentally disabled adults who had behavioral challenges

Supervised all employees who worked at the home with a total of 11 FTEs.

Maintained program budget

Facilitated hiring and firing of employees in collaboration with humans resources