Steven Curtis
Union,OH
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Counselor
Montgomery County Juvenile Court
2008.09 - 2019.05
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
- Facilitated workshops and classes on anger management, life skills and drug and alcohol prevention.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Job Setter
Delco Products / Delphi Automotive
1986.05 - 2003.10
- Assessed finished pieces for compliance with standards and removed defective items.
- Kept equipment in good working order by calibrating settings and performing minor maintenance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Science Education
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06.2008
No Degree - CompTia A+ And Network+ Certification
Greene County Career Center
Xenia, OH2002
Skills
- Counseling Best Practices
- Youth Guidance
- Youth Behavior Management
- Youth Mentoring
- Youth Supervision
- Behavior Modeling
- Rapport Building
- Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- Distinguished Service Award Montgomery County Juvenile Court
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Began and maintained CBT skill streaming program for youth ages 10 years and under
- Began and maintained CBT Anger management using the Anger component of the Anger Replacement Training program for 11 year and older youth not officially involved with the court, i.e., not adjudicated.
Certification
Trained in CBT and the implementation of the Anger Replacement Training program through the University of Cincinnati
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Youth Counselor
Montgomery County Juvenile Court
2008.09 - 2019.05
Job Setter
Delco Products / Delphi Automotive
1986.05 - 2003.10
Associate of Arts - Social Science Education
Sinclair Community College
No Degree - CompTia A+ And Network+ Certification
Greene County Career Center
Trained in CBT and the implementation of the Anger Replacement Training program through the University of Cincinnati
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