Stan Townes
West Haven,Connecticut
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Milieu Counselor at Boys & Girls Village, specializing in client advocacy and relapse prevention. Proven track record in developing culturally-sensitive interventions and facilitating group therapy, enhancing client coping skills and emotional regulation. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Milieu Counselor
Boys & Girls Village
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for youth clients.
- Monitored client behavior and provided crisis intervention as needed.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote social skills and emotional regulation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for client engagement and support for client who have committed sex crimes.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills through individual and group therapy sessions.
Mathematics Teacher
Board of Education
01.1989 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension of mathematical concepts.
- Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and support differentiated learning needs.
Milieu Counselor
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
02.1992 - 03.2018
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents in compliance with regulations.
- Advocated for client needs in family meetings and case reviews, enhancing communication channels.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and developing healthy responses to reduce instances of crisis situations.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating tense situations and promoting the safety of all involved parties.
- Developed culturally-sensitive interventions, adapting approaches to address diverse client backgrounds and needs effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, utilizing various evaluation tools to determine appropriate level of care for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY08-1988
Skills
- Relapse prevention
- Community resources
- Client advocacy
- Family support
Timeline
Milieu Counselor
Boys & Girls Village
09.2021 - Current
Milieu Counselor
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
02.1992 - 03.2018
Mathematics Teacher
Board of Education
01.1989 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Long Island University