Joseph Lancaster
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Work well in high-stress recovery and camp environments with solid multitasking, planning and decision-making skills and adaptability to meet any challenge.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Counselor/Assistant Director
Sababa Beachaway
New York, NY
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Set Camp schedule and oversaw its implementation.
- Assisted Directors in implementing vision of camp and maintaining camper care.
Recovery Advocate
Alta Centers
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Upheld strict safety standards and achieved challenging schedule targets with smooth oversight of daily launches and landings.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with health and community partners to expedite services for new and existing customers.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications.
Director of Operations
RAH Recovery
Santa Monica, CA
02.2015 - 10.2018
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching and performance management.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Worked with patients to plan out transition goals and offered resources to implement those plans.
- Planned and led patient outings and activities.
Program Coordinator
Beit T'shuvah
City of Los Angeles, CA
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Handled caseload of more than 8 clients.
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Assisted with community resources for healthcare and mental health.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and evaluated patient care plans.
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
- Facilitated Group sessions with patients focusing on community re-integration and aftercare.
Rehabilitation Technician
Beit T'shuvah
City of Los Angeles, CA
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Communicated with health and community partners to expedite services for new and existing customers.
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients and visitors.
- Implemented medical, behavioral and clinical team care plans and documented activities in medical systems.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA 06.2020 - Current
Skills
Natural leader
Accomplishments
Started and implemented a monthly program that thousands of meals and articles of clothing to in people in need in Los Angeles. Created the program to help people in need as well as helping people in recovery do acts of service in their community.
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Pasadena City College
06.2020 - Current
Recovery Advocate
Alta Centers
10.2018 - 03.2020
Head Counselor/Assistant Director
Sababa Beachaway
06.2018 - 09.2022
Director of Operations
RAH Recovery
02.2015 - 10.2018
Program Coordinator
Beit T'shuvah
05.2013 - 02.2015
Rehabilitation Technician
Beit T'shuvah
11.2011 - 11.2013
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