Maliq Gilliam
Sodus
Summary
Looking to secure a challenging position within a reputable organization that will expand on my learning, knowledge and skills. I am a hard worker, who enjoys the challenge of achieving goals and accomplishing objectives. Organized, reliable and motivated.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Schools Director
Finger Lakes Community Action
Sodus, NY
02.2026 - Current
- Led community engagement initiatives to enhance educational opportunities for students and families.
- Developed and implemented strategic partnerships with local organizations to support student success.
- Oversaw program operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations for educational services.
- Mentored staff in best practices for community outreach and family support services.
- Managed budgets and processed timecards for close to 100 employees
STEADY Work Program Director
Finger Lakes Community Action
Sodus, NY, United States
09.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance and supervision with business partners and school districts on youth progress and needs
- Provided guidance and supervision with all staff to analyze specific youth needs
- Collaborated with Community School Coordinators to stay current with available support services, resources, and events provided by the school district and within the community
- Maintained routine communication with Business Partners, Community School Coordinators, School District Staff and others to stay current with employment and training opportunities available within and outside of the community.
Community School Coordinator
Finger Lakes Community Action
Sodus, NY, United States
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Participated in capacity building activities
- Coordinated with teachers to target interventions, and track and monitor impact of interventions through MTSS
- Worked with the parent liaison to ensure that families have meaningful opportunities to participate in school
- Arranged for volunteers, food donations and food distributions from the food pantry
- Assisted the Sodus HS admin with the integration of Career Awareness into the curriculum
- Facilitated specific afterschool activities and offered workshops that fostered student leadership
STEADY Work Job Coach
Finger Lakes Community Action
Sodus, NY, United States
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Provided transportation and support for program participants
- Conducted case notes for program participants on a weekly to monthly basis
- Provided academic support as needed
- Provided mentorship
- Conducted driving lessons to help participants obtain driver's license
- Taught vocational skills to program participants in search of employment
- Assisted young people in obtaining personal documents like birth certificates, SSN, etc.
- Secured employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Youth Peer Advocate
Advocacy for Community Empowerment
Lyons, NY, United States
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided interventions for a caseload of up to 10 clients with 100% of clients meeting or exceeding their goals within 5 months of receiving service
- Facilitated focused group discussions up to 2 hours
- Planned and implemented activities for clients to do
- Created safety plans for clients
- Helped clients develop successful person-centered treatment plans, plus timely discharge plans
- Helped clients develop social and communication skills, healthy coping skills
- Completed weekly billable progress notes for caseload of up to 10 clients
- Provided individualized support
- Assisted clients in obtaining their goals
- Connected clients with mental health professionals and facilities if needed
- Connected clients to resources and services if needed
- Empowered and encouraged clients to advocate for themselves
Second Chances
Sodus, NY, United States
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked at the front desk; completed all necessary task
- Answered phone calls from various agencies and miscellaneous individuals
- Supervised up to 14 adult residents at a time as the only staff member on shift
- Administered medication as needed
- Addressed residents needs
- Oversaw entire facility
Wayne County Census
Sodus, NY, United States
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Promoted and recruited individuals from the Wayne County community; to complete their census for the year 2020
- Promoted Census at various locations that included grocery stores, farmer markets, restaurants, and community events
- Increased the number of individuals who completed the census form to generate more money (funding) for Wayne County
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY05-2021
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Health and safety
- Student engagement
- Mental health support
- HR compliant
- Excel proficient
- Customer service proficient
- Team leader
Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, 2021, 2022, 2025
- Recognition of Overdose, Narcan training, 2023-03-01
- Youth Peer Advocate Level 1 online modules, 2022-01-01
- Youth Peer Advocate Level 2 online modules, 2022-01-01
- Intervention and Prevention of Suicidal Behavior, 2022-09-01
- Strength based treatment, 2023-02-01
- Motivational interviewing, 2023-02-01
- First episode of psychosis, 2023-02-01
- Domestic Violence, 2023-05-01
- Trauma-informed care, 2023-05-01
- S.M.A.R.T Goals, 2023-05-01
- A strengths based approach to treatment, 2023-04-01
- Suicide risk and assessment, 2023-04-01
- Working with transition aged youth, 2023-03-01
Timeline
Community Schools Director
Finger Lakes Community Action
02.2026 - Current
STEADY Work Program Director
Finger Lakes Community Action
09.2023 - Current
Community School Coordinator
Finger Lakes Community Action
09.2023 - 07.2025
Youth Peer Advocate
Advocacy for Community Empowerment
08.2022 - 03.2023
Second Chances
11.2020 - 01.2022
STEADY Work Job Coach
Finger Lakes Community Action
06.2020 - 09.2023
Wayne County Census
06.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY Oswego