KEVIN BUCHANAN
Port Saint Lucie(looking To Relocate),FL
Summary
Self-motivated Team leadership
Conflict resolution
Extremely organized
Behavioral management
First aid
Dedicated Air Force veteran with 6 years of service, recognized for outstanding leadership and operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong skills in strategic planning, logistics, and resource management, with a proven ability to perform under pressure. Known for exceptional teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities, effectively training and mentoring personnel to achieve mission objectives. Highly adaptable and detail-oriented, committed to maintaining high standards of performance and excellence. Ready to leverage military experience and a disciplined approach to contribute to a dynamic and innovative organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Coordinator
Family First Adolescent Services
06.2022 - Current
- Scheduled and developed program activities in accordance with program needs.
- Evaluated program effectiveness to develop improved methods.
- Developed and implemented new program features to address needs.
- Identified serious behavioral changes, which could indicate emergency situations and notified appropriate staff members for assistance.
- Established professional rapport with hall residents, building lasting relationships with people of various ages and from different cultures.
- Led weekly meetings to address resident concerns and educate on changes to policies and procedures.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress updates, address concerns, and maintain open lines of communication among staff members.
- Mentored junior staff members by offering guidance on best practices in project management and coordination techniques.
Case Manager
Family First Adolescent Services
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
Counselor Assistant
Family First Adolescent Services
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Mediated conflicts among residents and immediately notified supervisors or escalated conflicts.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living environment for residents.
- Transported clients to recreational and leisure activities.
- Assisted students as in developing interpersonal skills and individual responsibility.
- Facilitated therapeutic interaction with residents using positive role-modeling, one-on-one support and active listening.
Residential Supervisor
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Confirmed that residents and staff members observed safety procedures and conducted inspections to identify and resolve dangerous issues.
- Composed work schedules for staff members and confirmed shifts had proper coverage.
- Identified serious behavioral changes, which could indicate emergency situations and notified appropriate staff members for assistance.
- Arranged social and recreational activities, themed dinners, board game nights to promote residential participation.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL07.2022
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crisis Management
- Resident Supervision
- Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Staff Evaluation
- Proactive mindset
- Staff Development
- Team Oversight
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Program Coordinator
Family First Adolescent Services
06.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Family First Adolescent Services
06.2021 - 06.2022
Counselor Assistant
Family First Adolescent Services
04.2020 - 06.2021
Residential Supervisor
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
06.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Keiser University
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