PAUL J. FASANO
Rockford,IL
Summary
EDUCATION
WORK
EXPERIENCE
To discuss, collaborate, and explore the SUPR Clinician position at Sininissippi Centers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RECREATION THERAPIST
Behavioral Health
05.2020 - Current
- Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome and evidence-based group therapy for adolescent and adult clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and various mental health diagnoses
- Participate with interdisciplinary clinical staffing and contribute to the client’s individualized treatment plan
- Provide leadership in planning and implementing recovery enhancement and community reintegration recreational activities for multiple campuses
- Conduct all new staff education/trainings on the role of experiential therapies, safety, and client expectations in high risk building spaces.
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR (Bickford Senior
Living
Rockford, Illinois
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Comprehensive life enrichment coordination for 72 bed facility, monthly activity planning, newsletter writing, daily activity implementation incorporating the seven psychosocial dimensions of senior well-being, volunteer coordination, passenger transport driver, budgeting, entertainment and special event coordination
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
Rockford Supportive Living
Rockford, Illinois
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Department head, daily activity schedule for 130 bed facility, supervise full and part time employees, community liaison, budgeting, holiday planning, staff development leadership, grant proposal acquisition, activity participation documentation
RECREATION COORDINATOR
NEDSRA
Addison, Illinois
04.2011 - 07.2015
- Managed all aspects of facility maintenance, capital projects and improvements, facility and vehicle rentals, contract writing, fleet management and maintenance coordination, driver training, safety and loss prevention chair, coordinated six social clubs for ages 3-99, managed numerous budgets, published brochures and newspaper articles, trained and supervised part time staff and volunteers, lead summer camp for 3 years for individuals on the autism spectrum, Special Olympics Coach – local and state competitions.
Education
M.A - Spiritual Theology
Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas
10.2008
B.A. - Theology
Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas
05.2007
B.S. St - Philosophy
05.2004
B.S - Therapeutic Recreation
Western Illinois University
12.2002
Skills
- SKILLS/INTERESTS
Accomplishments
- Rosecrance Annual Service Award Recipient (2025)
- Heart Art Show Director (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)
- Fundraising Building Project: $8,000 raised for public entrance sign for local church
- Guinness Book of World Records – Certification of Oldest living Scuba Diver (99yrs
- Old)
- PDRMA loss control review at NEDSRA with an agency score of 98.4%
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) (2022-Present)
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certified (CPI) (Current)
- American Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AE for the Professional Rescuer (Current)
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Certified Advances Open Water
- Scuba Diver (Current)
- Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity
- Rho Phi Lambda Honor Fraternity
- Knights of Columbus (4th degree)
- DVRT Levels 1 & 2 Fitness Certification
- USA Triathlon Member & Competitor
- Horticultural Therapy Symposium at Edgerton Hospital Presenter (2024, 2023)
- Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation Presenter (2023, 2022)
- Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) 2011-2016
- Illinois Therapeutic Recreation Section (ITRA) of IPRA 2012-2016
- IPRA/IPAD Annual Conference 2015 Session Presenter
- Positive energy for others in their self-realization for greatness
- Logical decision maker and critical thinker
- Strong verbal and written skills (published author)
- Self-motivated with integrity and accountability
- Accuracy and attention to details
Certification
PROFESSIONAL
INVOLVEMENT
PERSONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
Timeline
RECREATION THERAPIST
Behavioral Health
05.2020 - Current
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR (Bickford Senior
Living
02.2018 - 12.2019
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
Rockford Supportive Living
12.2016 - 03.2018
RECREATION COORDINATOR
NEDSRA
04.2011 - 07.2015
M.A - Spiritual Theology
Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas
B.A. - Theology
Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas
B.S. St - Philosophy
B.S - Therapeutic Recreation
Western Illinois University
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