Andrew Bennett Jr.
1109 E. Shelburne Dr.
(309) 824-0565
bennettjrandrew@gmail.com
1109 E. Shelburne Dr.
(309) 824-0565
bennettjrandrew@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Oz
Youth Interventionist at NCHS August 2015 – Present
Youth Interventionist at NCHS August 2015 – Present
· Provides case management for at-risk-youth ages 14-19
· Developed programs to improve student attendance and social/emotional skills
· Supported administration in accomplishing intervention initiatives
· Identified, obtained and connect students/families to a variety of resources and services
· Assist students with job placement by providing a list of employer’s currently hiring and contacting employments sites on the students’ behalf.
· Prepared students for interviews and summer internships by assisting with resume preparations and mock interviews.
· Supported administration in accomplishing intervention initiatives
· Identified, obtained and connect students/families to a variety of resources and services
· Assist students with job placement by providing a list of employer’s currently hiring and contacting employments sites on the students’ behalf.
· Prepared students for interviews and summer internships by assisting with resume preparations and mock interviews.
Homeless Youth Specialist August 2014 – August 2015
• Managed and monitored agencies homeless youth shelter program for youth ages 18-23.
• Provided 24hr Crisis Intervention services for runaway, locked out and homeless youth.
• Collaborate and coordinate with local shelters and service providers
• Assess program participants & assisted in developing educational, vocational, and housing plans
• Participated in several street outreach activities at tent cities, homeless shelters and areas where the homeless population are known to frequent.
• Surpassed State and Federal grant requirements for newly formed shelter program.
• Provided 24hr Crisis Intervention services for runaway, locked out and homeless youth.
• Collaborate and coordinate with local shelters and service providers
• Assess program participants & assisted in developing educational, vocational, and housing plans
• Participated in several street outreach activities at tent cities, homeless shelters and areas where the homeless population are known to frequent.
• Surpassed State and Federal grant requirements for newly formed shelter program.
Youth Interventionist at PJHS August 2012 – Augusts 2015
· Counsel students to social, emotional, and academic goals
· Function as liaison and advocate between school leadership, students and their families
· Developed after school mentoring program for at-risk boys in the 6th and 7th grade
· Created after school tutoring program that partnered with local University to assist students with low achievement
· Conducted home & office visits to increase parental involvement
· Worked with Administrative team to function as a liaison between students, families, faculty and staff
Assistant Pastor August 2003 – Present
· Oversee Worship and Arts ministry, Marriage ministry and Men’s ministry
· Recruited and trained ministry teams to carry out the vision of the ministry
· Developed positive relationships to promote a positive and productive work environment
· Chairman of the Administrative Board responsible for overseeing church fundraisers, special programming and general activities
· Responsible for developing, analyzing and evaluating multiple programs and ministries
· Assist the organizing, and promotion of concerts and conferences, and other special events
· Oversee Worship and Arts ministry, Marriage ministry and Men’s ministry
· Recruited and trained ministry teams to carry out the vision of the ministry
· Developed positive relationships to promote a positive and productive work environment
· Chairman of the Administrative Board responsible for overseeing church fundraisers, special programming and general activities
· Responsible for developing, analyzing and evaluating multiple programs and ministries
· Assist the organizing, and promotion of concerts and conferences, and other special events
Adult Probation Officer November 2002 – October 2004
· Provide case management for adults sentenced to a term of probation
· Assist Judge/States Attorneys Office monitoring cases and testifying in court
· Conduct routine home visits and administered mandatory drug screens
· Complete pre-sentence investigation reports
· Responsible for arresting probationers who violated terms of probation Maintained confidential files and records
EDUCATION
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
· Conflict Resolution and Mediation
· Problem Solving
· Leadership Experience
· Marriage and Family Counseling experience
· Ability to Build & Maintain Positive Relationships
· Effective Listener
· Experienced in Public Speaking/Presentations
· Ability to Make Sound Judgment on Sensitive Matters
· Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
· Positive Attitude
· Trained in Motivational Interviewing
· Trained in Reality Therapy Choice Theory
