SAMUEL SIMS
San Pablo,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at St. Vincent's School for Boys, I excel in crisis intervention and program operations, showcasing my ability to lead with resilience and efficiency. Expert in behavior management and Microsoft Office, my approach enhances safety and fosters positive outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Specialist
St. Vincent's School for Boys - ORR
San Rafael, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and updates on security programs, cameras and other devices.
- Developed crisis response and evacuation strategies for use during emergencies.
Senior Awake (Overnight) Youth Administrator
St. Vincent's School for Boys
04.2008 - Current
- Onsite Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
- Document activities, individual service plans, and results including initiating program communications and reviewing and writing incident reports for the director and therapists
- Partner with resident therapist, social workers, and community care licensing
- Lead and directed COVID response testing onsite for all residents
- Coordinated units to be tested while maintaining visual supervision and provided emotional support for residents as needed
- Engage youth with positive peer relations, group building, recreational and leisure time activities
- Provide counseling services, both one on one and in group settings along with group treatment sessions
- Oversee the management of all the night awake staff and supervisors, including coordination of vacation and payroll while also conducting performance evaluations and conflict resolution
- Conduct regular bed checks to ensure the safety of residents and staff
- Direct and support houses with morning programs and assisting residents with preparation for school
- Maintain medication count, administration, and secure storage of all medication at the facility
Residential Counselor - QMHP
Canyon Oaks Youth Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Assist in household disputes and conflict resolution between residents to foster a safe, positive living environment
- Establish behavior modification programs with residents involving individual contracts, incentives, positive and negative reinforcers
- Mentor and advise residents regarding daily living responsibilities such as meal preparation, chores, time management, and conflict resolution
- Document client's daily routines, activities, medications administered, struggles and successes
- Lead in developing, planning, and implementing individual treatment plans
- Conduct resident counts daily and conduct room and area searches as needed to ensure contraband is not present in the facility
- Attend individual and group counseling sessions and lead Guided Interaction Therapy sessions daily
Lead Crisis Stabilization Counselor
Families First Inc. - Rose Manning Youth Shelter
12.2004 - 10.2007
- Provided recovery oriented supportive counseling, verbal de-escalation, and conflict resolution
- Supervised and cared for adolescent residents individually and in groups
- Organized cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities
- Trained and performed onsite crisis management and intervention while ensuring safety for all residents and staff
- Provided intervention, assessment, and treatment to adolescents and their families to stabilize juvenile and family conflicts
- Implemented emergency procedures in the event of crisis situations
- Recorded documentation of adolescents' daily activities and behaviors
- Managed facilities graveyard staff and scheduling
Gear Up Mentor & Truancy Counselor
Urban Services, YMCA of San Francisco
03.2003 - 06.2004
- Managed facilities graveyard staff and scheduling
- Provided counseling services to schools in the San Francisco Unified School District (Mission HS, Horace Mann MS, Francisco MS, Downtown HS)
- Served as liaison between pupil services, school, and family
- Fully coordinated Gear Up mentoring program at Balboa High School
- Assisted with Peer Resources program
- Provided academic support for 40, 9th and 10th grade students
Mental Health Rehabilitation Counselor
Fred Finch Youth Center
06.2000 - 12.2002
- Provided academic support for 40, 9th and 10th grade students
- Supervised day to day safety and care for students in a day treatment / nonpublic school setting
- Responsible for crisis stabilization
- Served as liaison between students and their probation officers
- Coached for the basketball team at Chabot Community Day Center
Education
BA of Science - Social Work
Syracuse University
01.1999
Skills
- Assessment Services
- Group & 1:1 Therapy
- Residential Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Behavior Management
- Program Operations
- Time Tracking & Scheduling
- Microsoft Office Proficient
Certification
- PRO-ACT Certified
- C.P.R. & First Aid Certified
- HIPPA Qualified
- California Guard Card
Volunteer Experience
Assistant Basketball Coach, Moreau Catholic High School
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Security Specialist
St. Vincent's School for Boys - ORR
01.2023 - Current
Residential Counselor - QMHP
Canyon Oaks Youth Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Awake (Overnight) Youth Administrator
St. Vincent's School for Boys
04.2008 - Current
Lead Crisis Stabilization Counselor
Families First Inc. - Rose Manning Youth Shelter
12.2004 - 10.2007
Gear Up Mentor & Truancy Counselor
Urban Services, YMCA of San Francisco
03.2003 - 06.2004
Mental Health Rehabilitation Counselor
Fred Finch Youth Center
06.2000 - 12.2002
- PRO-ACT Certified
- C.P.R. & First Aid Certified
- HIPPA Qualified
- California Guard Card
BA of Science - Social Work
Syracuse University
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