James Leffew
Summary
Reliable employee seeking the Chaplain - Spiritual Care at Evergreen Healthcare. position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Experienced minister with over 40 years of experience in service.
Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Specialist/Case Manager Specialist
Monroe Correctional Complex
09.2007 - 04.2021
* Planned and evaluated recreation and
athletic programs with to support the
inmate population.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Tracked program spending, enrollments and attendance to produce monthly reports for program director.
- Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
- Researched, planned and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 18 and 80.
- Established team rosters, scheduled leagues and tournaments and enforced rules and regulations of recreation and athletic programs.
- Managed all required resources such as gym equipment, big yard equipment, and Unit equipment to achieve program goals.
- Improved exercise and sports skills in the incarcerated individuals with robust program of activities.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Supervised inmate activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between inmates by tactical verbal skills.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Coordinated and led all sports, family friendly, and special program activities for both small and large groups.
- Designed enjoyable and innovative customized training programs based upon fitness goals.
- Designed customized client programs to meet individual fitness needs.
- Plan, organize, and supervise sports and recreation for offenders.
- Worked as a member of a team.
- Plan special events for offenders and their families
- Investigating all information available for each offender arriving to determine his documentation and programming needs.
- Administering Risk Management Tools.
- Participating in Risk Management Teams.
- Completing Offender Release Plans, verifying transition plans and approving low risk release plans
- Counseling and informing offenders regarding community resources and problems they might encounter in their transition to work release, parole, or release.
- Working with unit staff as well as with other sections of the facility to resolve offender problems
- Enforcing court ordered conditions and imposing DOC conditions collecting information to complete facility plans, criminal history, and risk
- Management tools to determine needs maintaining communication with offenders to assist with attorney calls, child custody/support hearings with DSHS and courts, and family contact through crisis/emergency situations.
- Completing paperwork for special visits, death bed visits, funeral outings, job referrals, End of sentence Review Packets, extended family visits, and marriages.
- Evaluation requests, offender to offender correspondence, and out of state and International transfers.
- Evaluating offenders for early release.
- Testifying before courts, boards and/or Classification or disciplinary hearings.
- Regularly reviewing and updating offender plans and programming needs.
- Worked with internal and external entities to facilitate offender re-entry into the Community.
- Prepare Mutual Agreement Plans and coordinate with other facilities for acceptance.
Custodian
Monroe Public Schools
09.2004 - 09.2007
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
Christian Missionary
Assoc, World Evangelism
04.1981 - 07.2003
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Taught local peoples skills to improve living conditions.
- De-escalated and resolved conflicts between local peoples and missionary representatives.
- Led groups of volunteers on community service missions throughout the city areas to preach, educate on Bible teachings, and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ..
- Trained new Filipino missionaries on effectively sharing word of God in the community.
- Wrote and distributed accessible literature about to educate community Jesus Christ.
- Built church buildings and facilities for impoverished people in third world nations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Tennessee Temple University, The Association of Christian
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Care
- Behavior Assessments
Websites
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 11 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 7 inmates in the development of the New Freedom Program. The New Freedom Program is the only peer based gang intervention and life skills development class in the Washington State Department Of Corrections. The program was founded by six incarcerated men who are all former gang members, a classification counselor and a correctional lieutenant at the Twin Rivers Unit of Monroe Correctional Complex. The New Freedom Program seeks to remove barriers to success by focusing on the learning of new behavioral skills, Specialized Reentry planning, connection to comprehensive wrap around services, and building a network of support and accountability within the community.
- Used Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, and Power Point to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets and communications with other staff and administration.
Languages
Cebuano
Professional Working
Tagalog
Elementary
Illongo
Limited Working
Additional Information
I was awarded Classification Counselor of the quarter and year in 2012 at the Monroe Correctional Complex.
I was also recognized statewide by the Washington Department of Corrections for Excellence in Service in 2019. This was awarded because working with former gang members the New Freedom Program was started at the Monroe Correctional Complex - Twin Rivers Unit.
Timeline
Recreational Specialist/Case Manager Specialist
Monroe Correctional Complex
09.2007 - 04.2021
Custodian
Monroe Public Schools
09.2004 - 09.2007
Christian Missionary
Assoc, World Evangelism
04.1981 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Tennessee Temple University, The Association of Christian
Fishing, traveling, working in the yard
My favorite hobby is travelling because I love discovering new cities and places around the world. I love friends' trips and family outings but solo travelling brings me the real adventure and thrill to venture into new places all by myself.
I enjoy gardening and working in the yard. Being outside in the fresh air and sunshine is an effective way to boost your mood and de-stress. If something is weighing heavily on your mind, gardening can allow you to focus on an activity that will bring you joy. Plus, gardening is a simple way to get more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet, and you're sure to appreciate them even more because you grew them. I love the beach and like spending time in nature and capture all the wonderful moments of beauty with my camera. I have been doing nature photography since I was a missionary and the best hobby I think I am truly proud of. Living on a tropical island with palm-fringed trees was a dream, come true for me. However, I love the beach because of how it makes me feel, rather than the aesthetic factor, though it adds to that wonderful feeling. Walking on sand & watching the waves has an extremely calming effect on me and surely one of the top reasons I love beach life. In that very moment, just looking over the waves, I seldom forget everything and just savor the moment. Amazing sunsets at the beach. Just watching the sun go down over the sea is simply breathtaking. It is also a great time for self refection and introspection. Beach, sea, waves, palm trees, sunsets – all make for excellent back drops for your awesome photos. It's no wonder that my camera is out of my bag as soon as I hit the beach. I love fishing in my free time. Fishing is a great way to relax and escape from the stresses of daily life. One of the best things about fishing is that it offers a sense of tranquility. You can forget about all your troubles and just relax while you're out on the lake or stream. Plus, there are few activities that are as peaceful as sitting in nature, waiting for a bite! It's also a great way to get outdoors, enjoy nature and appreciate the beauty of our planet. The best part is teaching sons and grandsons how to fish.
Fishing, traveling, working in the yard
My favorite hobby is travelling because I love discovering new cities and places around the world. I love friends' trips and family outings but solo travelling brings me the real adventure and thrill to venture into new places all by myself.
I enjoy gardening and working in the yard. Being outside in the fresh air and sunshine is an effective way to boost your mood and de-stress. If something is weighing heavily on your mind, gardening can allow you to focus on an activity that will bring you joy. Plus, gardening is a simple way to get more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet, and you're sure to appreciate them even more because you grew them.
I love the beach and like spending time in nature and capture all the wonderful moments of beauty with my camera. I have been doing nature photography since I was a missionary and the best hobby I think I am truly proud of. Living on a tropical island with palm-fringed trees was a dream, come true for me. However, I love the beach because of how it makes me feel, rather than the aestheticfactor, though it adds to that wonderful feeling. Walking on sand & watching the waves has an extremely calming effect on me and surely one of the top reasons I love beach life. In that very moment, just looking over the waves, I seldom forget everything and just savor the moment.Amazing sunsets at the beach. Just watching the sun go down over the sea is simply breathtaking. It is also a great time for self refection and introspection. Beach, sea, waves, palm trees, sunsets – all make for excellent back drops for your awesome photos. It's no wonder that my camera is out of my bag as soon as I hit the beach.
I love fishing in my free time. Fishing is a great way to relax and escape from the stresses of daily life. One of the best things about fishing is that it offers a sense of tranquility. You can forget about all your troubles and just relax while you're out on the lake or stream. Plus, there are few activities that are as peaceful as sitting in nature, waiting for a bite! It's an incredibly rewarding hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. On the other hand, fishing often requires patience and skill – something that many people find extremely rewarding. It's also a great way to get outdoors, enjoy nature and appreciate the beauty of our planet. It is also an excellent way to practice your problem-solving skills. In essence, every time you go fishing, it's like solving a puzzle – trying to figure out what type of bait or lures to use, where to cast your line, and when the best time is to fish. My greatest reward in fishing though has been teaching my sons and grandsons how to fish.
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