OBJECTIVE
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Education
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Certification
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Health Care

LARRY KEELS

Project Street Beat, Planned Parenthood-New York City
Columbia,SC
1
Language
1
Certification
52
years of professional experience

A diversified background in social services and business environments, applying interpersonal, leadership, organizational and analytical skills. Gained experience in program development, instruction, supervision and administration. Prepared and administered treatment to a diverse population, including those inflicted with HIV, abused and neglected children, teenagers and adults, while working in both agency and home settings. Acquired proficiency in computer environment with knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint and working as a Network Troubleshooter.

Work History

Case Manager Coordinator

20 Years 10 Months
Project Street Beat, Planned Parenthood-New York City | 01.2006 - Current
  • Provide Counseling, Crisis intervention and Support Services for women who are HIV positive.
  • Assist consumers addressing service needs in the areas of Medical compliance, housing concerns and financial management.
  • Facilitate a Women’s Support Group on a Weekly basis.
  • Escort consumers as need arises to their medical and HASA appointments
  • Maintain accurate files and provide both Baseline and Quarterly assessment addressing consumer needs and helping them set long and short term goals.
  • HIV Pre & Post testing and Counseling
  • Participate in Case Management Skill Building on a monthly basis

Addiction Counselor

11 Years
Kings County Hospital(HHC), Brooklyn, New York | 01.1994 - 01.2005
  • Established and conducted group and individual counseling sessions for substance users.
  • Facilitated Support Groups two times a week focusing on Drug Abstinence and Motivation.
  • Co-facilitated computer training class on a weekly basis.
  • Participated in case Conference with the varied disciplinarians as the focus was on common method of treatment and support.
  • Acted in Leadership role maintaining organizational structure in clinic when Administrator was on Disability or vacation.
  • Prepared semi-annual and annual treatment plans in a timely manner.
  • Assured patients received adequate medication on a daily basis. Certified Pre & Post HIV Test and counselor.
  • As part of performance Improvement team I worked with others to gather statistical information to better serve the patient needs and improve the way the clinical staff can perform their task.

Alcohol /Substance Abuse Counselor

1 Year
A.J. Melillo Center for Mental Health | 01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Ran weekly support groups for consumers who have substance abuse issues for cocaine or heroin.
  • Provided Case Notes to the court system of Nassau County for those clients who were mandated to attend substance abuse classes.
  • Kept accurate notes and participated in Case Conferences on Monthly Basis.
  • Provided consumers with both semi-annual and annual treatment plan reviews.

Network Analyst

27 Years
Metropolitan Life insurance, New York City | 01.1975 - 01.2002
  • Supervised staff of 15 in the EDP Department in working on maintaining and operation of computers.
  • Implemented work schedules and maintained attendance logs and completed weekly reports that was given to managers.
  • Performed daily Backups on our AS400 IBM system and submitted reports to the actuary department daily.
  • Installed and tested new computer systems

Case Manager Planner

2 Years
New York City Child Welfare, Queens, NY | 01.1989 - 01.1991
  • Directed all aspects of cases involving alleged child abuse and neglect.
  • Conducted Investigations of home environments and make recommendations regarding placement of children.
  • Testified in court on new case of neglect and abuse and removed children as warranted by court system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science

New Yor Institute of Technology | New York City, NY | 05-1975

Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science

Minored in Computer Science

  • [Number] GPA3.1

Skills

Case Management Coordination
Data Management Practices
Good organizational skills.
Experience in handling confidential paperwork
Ability to take accurate phone messages and deliver messages promptly
Crisis Intervention Techniques

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • Overview of HIV Infection and AIDS, NDRI, 2006
  • HIV Confidentiality Training, Cicatelli Associates 2007
  • Hepatitis C Training 2008
  • Workplace Harassment 2010

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Case Manager Coordinator

Project Street Beat, Planned Parenthood-New York City
01.2006 - CurrentRead More

Alcohol /Substance Abuse Counselor

A.J. Melillo Center for Mental Health
01.2003 - 01.2004Read More

Addiction Counselor

Kings County Hospital(HHC), Brooklyn, New York
01.1994 - 01.2005Read More

Case Manager Planner

New York City Child Welfare, Queens, NY
01.1989 - 01.1991Read More

Network Analyst

Metropolitan Life insurance, New York City
01.1975 - 01.2002Read More

New Yor Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science from Behavioral Science
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