Peter Coward
Long Beach,CA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Union Rescue Mission
Los Angeles
08.2019 - Current
- Provide pastoral, spiritual and case management oversight for men in substance abuse recovery program
- Provide leadership while engaging in critical incidents with staff, residents, clients, and guests
- Responsible for timely crisis intervention and decision making that impacts the overall functioning of the residents
- Prepare and teach Bible Studies, devotions, and life skills classes for residents, clients, and guests
- Conduct regular individual and group counseling sessions for the men in recovery and maintain thorough case notes
- Create Individualized Service Plans (ISP's) for assigned caseload
- Serve as an advocate and mediator with all work therapy departments for assigned caseload
- Develop and maintain relationships with ministry interns, volunteers, and partner organizations.
Case Manager/Youth Coordinator
Union Rescue Mission
Los Angeles
09.2013 - 08.2019
- Responsible for providing oversight for all youth programs for youth that temporarily reside in an emergency shelter
- Planned all services for youth including mental health, education, tutoring and recreational activities
- Actively monitored residents ensuring compliance with all program guidelines and expectations
- Provided written documentation and reports related to any incidents that occurred during scheduled shift
- Facilitated conflict resolution and intervened to diffuse any potential volatile situations
- Managed counseling and behavioral assistant services for children and families
- Completed assessments to help identify the strengths and needs of each child and family.
Dean of Students/Behavior Interventionist
Progressive Achievement Center
Compton
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Counseled at-risk students in areas of behavior, crises intervention, job training, and transition
- Coordinated with families, probation officers, and therapists to implement behavior support plans and career plans
- Assisted students with life skill building strategies and academic recovery plans
- Monitored students' progress regarding behavior development, academic and career goal
- Conducted intake, individual psychosocial assessments, and group assessments
- Maintained and managed client files as well as career assessments and counseling
- Developed and managed gang intervention program, conflict resolution and drug and alcohol intervention program.
Interventionist
Ingenium Schools
Los Angeles
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Provided counseling services for at-risk students in areas of behavior, crises intervention, job training, and transition
- Supported teachers and students by co-teaching, mentoring, and modeling in classrooms
- Planned and supported grade-level academic recovery teams on a regular basis with Math and English resources
- Held small group teaching in and out of the classroom utilizing data and flexible grouping.
Timeline
Chaplain
Union Rescue Mission
08.2019 - Current
Case Manager/Youth Coordinator
Union Rescue Mission
09.2013 - 08.2019
Dean of Students/Behavior Interventionist
Progressive Achievement Center
09.2012 - 09.2013
Interventionist
Ingenium Schools
06.2010 - 09.2012
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