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Richard Jones

Evansville

Summary

As noted, I have had many jobs relating to Social Services. I tend to think that I am very good at assessing individual, and Family needs to better prepare them for the struggles life may throw at them. I also have a way of speaking to individuals that make them feel at home and at ease, not judging them, or their situation in the least. I know how it feels to be homeless, and jobless, and trying to make ends meet. Its been my life's mission to help those that have fallen on hard times, and just need a helping hand to jump start themselves.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Deputy Trustee

Pigeon Township Trustee Office
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Rewrote and updated comprehensive department policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated complaint and emergency request information to determine response requirements.
  • Managed department grant applications and expense and revenue tracking.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
  • Handled any client complaints, and dealt with Employee involved.
  • Assisted clients when fire or natural disaster destroyed homes or properties.
  • Financed client trips for their children, when they needed assistance in taking their child out of the city for doctor's appointments.

Intake Specialist

Pigeon Township Trustee Office
10.2012 - 12.2018
  • Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
  • Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
  • Assessed clients' needs and determined eligibility for intake services.
  • Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date client records for reliable reference and communications.
  • Trained and supervised new intake staff to deliver high-quality client care.
  • Attended case reviews and provided feedback on client progress.
  • Built relationships with community agencies for timely service referrals.
  • Streamlined intake systems, resulting in reduced errors and improved speed.
  • Entered referrals into appropriate system based on type of referral obtained.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
  • Administered and tracked client service payments.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Spoke with senior citizen groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.
  • Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community.
  • Coordinated with local government to provide resources to clients.
  • Assisted in developing grant proposals to support social service initiatives.
  • Implemented and developed programs to address poverty and inequality.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.

GED Instructor

Community Action Program Of Evansville
03.2010 - 10.2012
  • Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
  • Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Recruited, hired, trained and terminated departmental personnel.
  • Instructed students on core subjects of reading and writing.
  • Tutored students in using public transportation, dealing with problem situations, expressing emotions appropriately and communicating with peers and employers.
  • Increased class numbers by [Number]% through referrals and word of mouth.
  • Helped supervisor establish and monitor individual and program objectives.
  • Educated program participants on writing professional documents.
  • Regularly ordered supplies for classroom and laboratory.
  • Cultivate partnerships with vocational training companies when advocating for refugee placements.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
  • Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
  • Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.

Y-Cap Lead Coordinator

YMCA Of Southwestern Indiana
02.2008 - 02.2010
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
  • Met with Students in school settings to help develop more self confidence
  • Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
  • Arranged numerous events to encourage effective communication skills for the children.
  • Picked up and dropped off participants for school, if transportation was a problem
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.

Elementary Age Program Leader

Carver Community Organization
08.2005 - 01.2008
  • Implemented well-received activities and events.
  • Provided outstanding coaching to team of [Number] employees, which boosted morale within department.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
  • Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
  • Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
  • 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.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Athletic Director

Impact Ministries
01.2002 - 08.2005
  • Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
  • Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
  • Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
  • Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
  • Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
  • Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.
  • Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.

Professional Soccer Player

A-Leauge
03.1998 - 10.2001

Played for 3 teams before injuring myself and retiring.

  • Developed effective objectives and strategies to win games.
  • Encouraged and built mutual trust and respect among team members.
  • Effectively communicated with fellow team members, subordinates, coaches and supervisors.
  • Improved techniques and form by training consistently.
  • Attended all practices on time with positive demeanor and willingness to work hard.
  • Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
  • Kept in peak physical condition through proper diet and exercise.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
12.1997

High School Diploma -

Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo, MI
05.1992

Skills

  • Organizational Improvements
  • Office Organization
  • People Person
  • Competent in Computer programs
  • Critical Thinker
  • Thinking outside the box
  • Very good with School age children

Timeline

Chief Deputy Trustee

Pigeon Township Trustee Office
01.2019 - 06.2023

Intake Specialist

Pigeon Township Trustee Office
10.2012 - 12.2018

GED Instructor

Community Action Program Of Evansville
03.2010 - 10.2012

Y-Cap Lead Coordinator

YMCA Of Southwestern Indiana
02.2008 - 02.2010

Elementary Age Program Leader

Carver Community Organization
08.2005 - 01.2008

Athletic Director

Impact Ministries
01.2002 - 08.2005

Professional Soccer Player

A-Leauge
03.1998 - 10.2001

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Evansville

High School Diploma -

Kalamazoo Central High School
Richard Jones