Steven Bennett
Director Of LEAD And Crisis Services
Fairmont,WV
Summary
Dedicated Director of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program and Crisis Services. Very effective track record in developing crisis and diversion programs that enhance client outcomes. Skilled in building strong community partnerships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of LEAD and Crisis Services
Valley HealthCare System
11.2021 - Current
- As Director of the LEAD Program, I developed the program for the company and trained and supervised staff.
- I built and fostered relationships with law enforcement agencies, other first responders, courts, and attorneys.
- I accepted referrals from these community partners and got people into treatment programs for substance use disorders and mental illness.
- I ensured that all consumers got the help and follow up care they needed.
- I report back to the referral source on the successful or unsuccessful completion of the program.
- As the Director of Crisis Services, I helped to develop the mobile crisis team and supervise its team members of crisis workers and a supervisor.
- I implemented policy, and directed other employees to ensure the safety of staff, consumers, and other community members.
- I build relationships with first responders and other community agencies and regularly meet with them to ensure that our team is providing the services they need.
- I am a certified CIT instructor through CIT International and I help train first responders and other mental health professionals in crisis intervention.
Police Officer- Special Services Unit
City Of Morgantown
10 1999 - 11.2021
- I was previously in the patrol division on various shifts. I enforced laws, conducted investigations, made arrests, and patrolled a designated area. I also served as a field training officer. I trained and supervised several officers during their probationary period.
- Prior to retirement, I was a member of the Special Services Unit where I had many responsibilities
- My final position in Special Services is representing the city to the downtown business district.
- I worked closely with all of the departments in the city to provide services to the downtown. These departments include Building Code Enforcement, Public Works, Engineering, Planning, Finance, Parking Authority, and the City Manager's Office.
- I attended many public meetings every month where I spoke on behalf of the city. I was often called upon to find creative solutions to various community and departmental issues.
- I worked with all of the social agencies in the city that provided services to the homeless, persons with a mental illness, and persons with a substance use disorder. For years, I worked with these social agencies helping to get people into housing, getting people into various forms of treatment, and any other important needs they may have.
- I assisted in organizing special events that occurred throughout the city. I devised alternate route plans to divert traffic for these events and for emergencies to ensure the safety of everyone involved. These events run from small events up to large events such as West Virginia University football and basketball games.
- I directed other officers and other city employees to do what is necessary to make each event successful.
- I worked closely with the Department of Highways to provide necessary permits for the road closures that occur with these events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Service Administration
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA 08.1993 - 05.1997
Affiliations
- I serve as Secretary on the board for Main Street Morgantown. I chair the Organization Committee. I am on the executive committee as well as the Economic Vitality Committee.
- I serve on the Downtown Safety Committee for the City of Morgantown
Timeline
Director of LEAD and Crisis Services
Valley HealthCare System
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Public Service Administration
Waynesburg University
08.1993 - 05.1997
Police Officer- Special Services Unit
City Of Morgantown
10 1999 - 11.2021