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Jack Carter

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Summary

Thirteen years of counseling experience in various settings, including position as Program Director of counseling agency working with at-risk youth. Proven proficiency in staff supervision, advocacy and linkage, client needs assessments, home studies, goal planning, crisis management, and problem solving. Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and assessment skills coupled with the ability to establish rapport. Excellent supervisory and management skills with the ability to efficiently resolve problems. Licensed in Colorado.

Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer; AutoCAD; Quickbooks Pro.

Experience

Licensing Specialist/Interim Case Manager Jan 2012－Present Savio House Denver, CO

Primary function to ensure the safety of children placed in foster homes and group centers. Follow and maintain state licensure standards. Follow overall policies and procedures for program. Perform home study of prospective foster families and group centers. Oversee case management of children in homes. Advocate for foster children. Oversee the maintenance of ongoing records for each child. Track therapeutic progress of youth in care.

Co-owner/Class C Contractor/Designer Jan 2005－Jan 2011 Foltz Homes, Inc Pueblo West, CO

Design and build custom homes, remodels and additions in accordance with International Residential Code and Pueblo County codes Interact with customers in every facet of the building process to enhance customer satisfaction and quality Work with a wide range of clientele and trades and handle difficult problems in a friendly manner Perform general contractor supervision daily at the job site.
These responsibilities include: enforce job site etiquette, set quality expectations, manage the project schedule, establish relationships with the trades, ensure production goals, identify and solve problems.
Perform various office and administrative functions, including bookkeeping, correspondence, billing, insurance, records management, and advertising.

Co-owner/Program Director Jan 2000－Jan 2005 Families Unlimited, Inc. Hampton, VA

Provided clinical assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic interventions for at-risk youth in order to assist youth and their families to avoid out-of-home placement. Supervised clinical employees. Taught parenting, anger management, socialization, and communication skills. Coordinated appropriate services with families to include medical and therapy appointments. Mediated services between families and other service providers. Provided educational in-service training to public school teachers. Obtained State License for the agency. Managed financial aspects of business. Created and implemented Policies & Procedures and Human Rights Policy. Initiated and implemented use of Medicaid reimbursement for clients.

Rehabilitation Assistance Specialist Jan 1999－Jan 2001 Career Options, Inc. Hampton, VA

Provided case management for approximately 130 veterans with disabilities in order to assist them with successfully completing a training program. Monitored progress to ensure actualization of individualized written rehabilitation plan by conducting visits, annual reviews, and needs assessments. Counseled regarding eligibility and benefits based on federal regulation. Coordinated services and transactions with the Veteran's Administration Regional Office, VA Medical Center, and local Colleges and Universities. Submitted quarterly billing.

Counselor III Student Assistance Counselor Jan 1998－Jan 1999 Community Services Board Norfolk, VA

Grant-based position to provide substance abuse prevention counseling to middle school students. Identified at-risk youth in order to prevent substance abuse. Provided individual and group counseling, and referrals to appropriate community resources. Educated school faculty on the warning signs of substance use. Classroom presentations for anger and stress management. Consulted with parents.

Clinician and Intensive Case Manager Jan 1995－Jan 1998 Carpe Diem of Virginia, Inc. Chesapeake, VA

Counseled at-risk youth and their families to avoid out-of home placement. Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve parenting skills and the behaviors of the child. Performed conflict resolution and behavior role-modeling. Taught life, parenting, anger management, socialization, and communication skills. Provided 24/7 on-call services.
Provided case management for high-risk foster children. Co-led therapeutic groups on self-esteem, anger management, and conflict resolution.

Counselor Jan 1996－Jan 1997 Challenge Outreach for Youth Chesapeake, VA

Implemented structured therapeutic techniques to support youth on probation in order to avoid obtaining new charges in between disposition and trial. Taught communication and socialization skills. Provided random drug screening. Made referrals to community resources.

Education