Jonathan Gaston
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Results-oriented Youth Counselor and Police Officer experienced in youth counseling, leadership, and case management. Achieved positive outcomes through effective communication, strategic planning, and advanced interpersonal skills. Focused on crisis management and risk assessment to ensure safety and minimize use of force.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City of Newburgh
Newburgh, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and incidents throughout the city.
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter crime and provided a visible police presence.
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety in the community.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities and collected evidence.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and resolve local issues.
Medical Home Care/ Personal Care
Westchester County Department of Social Services
02.2016 - Current
- Provided direct services and arranged the purchase of services from approved vendors to enhance individual and family stability, ensuring community integration and protected care.
- Make initial evaluation and re-evaluation of clients' need for Medical Home Care Services.
- Recommended actions to the Unit Supervisor based on assessments of clients' needs for Medical Home Care Services.
- Interview applicants for services and make necessary collateral contacts with relatives, physicians, hospitals and other social agencies.
- Formulated and executed strategies in cooperation with the Unit Supervisor to deal with individual problems of cases assigned.
- Interprets the programs of the Department to the community and clients.
- Review cases to determine changes in situations affecting need for service.
- Participated in required training and supervisory conferences to enhance skills.
- Kept all required forms and records up-to-date and records pertinent to a case as part of the case record or authorization systems.
Family Wraparound / Enhanced Family Wraparound
North American Family Institute
12.2013 - 02.2016
- Work with children of the ages 3-18 with ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar, and PDD
- Conduct group sessions aimed at behavior modification
- Facilitated group sessions to modify behaviors and support youth development
- Collaborated with caregivers to identify and address youth needs
- Schedule and attend school appointmentss
- Coordinated connections for families with outside agencies for essential clothing and furniture
- Managed case files to ensure proper documentation and organization
- Direct Care Worker/Group Facilitator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY 09.2009 - 05.2013
High School Diploma - Law
Gorton High School
Yonkers, NY 09.2006 - 06.2009
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Evidence collection
- Emergency response
- Law enforcement techniques
- Patrol
- Traffic control
- Report writing
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Problem solving
- Fingerprinting
- Stress management
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Newburgh
07.2023 - Current
Medical Home Care/ Personal Care
Westchester County Department of Social Services
02.2016 - Current
Family Wraparound / Enhanced Family Wraparound
North American Family Institute
12.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Mercy College
09.2009 - 05.2013
High School Diploma - Law
Gorton High School
09.2006 - 06.2009