John Starr
Pataskala,OH
Summary
Compassionate social worker with several years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues.
Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities. Compassionate Alcohol Counselor highly productive in facilitating individual and group therapy sessions to support clients towards recovery. .
Recognized for long term sobriety and involvement with area sobriety groups.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Fairfield County ESC
Lancaster, OH
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Managed classroom behavior to ensure that a quality learning environment was maintained
- Collaborated with school administrators and teachers to include our students in all mainstream school activities.
- Provided support and advocacy for special needs students and their families
- Collaborated with the Fairfield County ESC to ensure that organizational goals were being constantly monitored and met.
Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
Six different school districts
Pataskala , OH
08.1995 - 06.2017
- Organized and managed practices, games, and team meetings.
- Developed strategies to improve players' individual skills and techniques.
- Assisted in recruiting prospective student-athletes for the program.
Program Manager
Ohio Dept of Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Columbus, OH
06.1989 - 08.2011
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
Clinical Supervisor
The Campus
Westerville, OH
02.1985 - 03.1989
- Assessed and evaluated clinical staff performance, providing feedback to ensure quality standards were met.
- Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
Program Administrator
Comprehensive Care
Marion, OH
02.1981 - 01.1985
- Developed and implemented program policies and procedures.
- Monitored financial resources, budgets, and expenditures for program activities.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient operations of the program.
Executive Director
Wayne Co Alcoholism Serv
Wooster, OH
05.1978 - 01.1981
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Kent State University
Kent, OH06-1973
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
North Canton, OH06-1968
Skills
- Discussion Facilitation
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Proctoring
- Relationship building and management
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior Management
- Safety awareness
- Positive Reinforcement
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Fairfield County ESC
07.2017 - 01.2021
Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
Six different school districts
08.1995 - 06.2017
Program Manager
Ohio Dept of Alcohol and Drug Addiction
06.1989 - 08.2011
Clinical Supervisor
The Campus
02.1985 - 03.1989
Program Administrator
Comprehensive Care
02.1981 - 01.1985
Executive Director
Wayne Co Alcoholism Serv
05.1978 - 01.1981
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
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