Michael V. Newborn
Helping Arms Inc.
Willingboro,NJ
14
years of professional experience
Experienced counseling and re-entry services professional with 20+ years of experience in substance abuse treatment, Client support, and community-based programs. Skilled in developing treatment plans, coordinating services, conducting client assessment, and building strong relationships with colleagues and community partners.
Work History
Re-entry Services Coordinator
2 Years 10 Months- Coordinated services at correctional facilities across New Jersey and collaborated with NJ LEAD to enhance community reintegration outcomes.
- Interview institutional counselors and screen returning citizens for housing, employment and supportive services.
- Established connections with clients to facilitate access to essential services. with local resources to strengthen service access.
- Supported clients in developing personalized re-entry plans to ensure smoother transitions.
- Managed client intake and referral records for Helping Arms Community Support Services.
- Scheduled appointments and follow-up calls for Helping Arms case management team.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
Case Manager
1 Year 9 Months- Managed a caseload of 25 housing clients including eight ICRP participants
- Collect rent
- conduct wellness checks and maintained documentation.
House Manager
1 Year 8 Months- Oversaw drug court clients in transitional housing.
- Facilitated groups
- Conducted searches and urinalysis and monitored IOP attendance.
Operations Counselor
1 Year 3 Months- Prepared incident reports and head counts
- Conduct room and security inspections
- Intake orientations and crisis interventions.
Counselor
3 Years 5 Months- Monitored clients activities, completed evaluation
- Connect individuals with appropriate referrals and support.
Education
GED
Skills
Re-entry Services
Drug Court/Probation/Parole
Substance Abuse Counseling
Client Screening
Urinalysis Testing
Treatment Planning
Life Skills Coaching
Case Management
Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Community activist, city of Elizabeth; Boys and Girls Board Member (1995-1997); CMI Board Member (1996-1999) City of Elizabeth Welfare Board Member (1996); Wardlaw-Hartridge Prep Junior Varsity Head Coach (1992-1993).
Timeline
Re-entry Services Coordinator
Helping Arms Inc.
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Case Manager
Helping Arms Inc
04.2022 - 01.2024Read More
House Manager
Real House
04.2019 - 12.2020Read More
Operations Counselor
Urban Renewal
11.2015 - 02.2017Read More
Counselor
Rescue Mission
06.2012 - 11.2015Read More
Elizabeth High School
GED
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