Michael Hill Jr., MSW (he, Him, His)

Experience

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  City Year

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2009

  Corps Member & Service Fellow

  -Youth Counselor working closely with special needs students towards encouragingand improving daily living skills-Teacher’s Assistant providing in-class support for individuals and small groups-Coordinator and Planner of after school program for inner-city youth-Director and Team Member of non-profit Youth Spring Camp for inner-city youth-Assistant Service Coordinator and Recruiter of community outreach program for the behavioral development for youth-Designed and implemented program structure for Urban/Rural Social & Educational Programs Show less

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  HowardCenter

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

  Behavioral Interventionist

  -Delivered therapeutic mental health services to children and teens with emotional and behavioral needs. -Supported clients by emphasizing and modeling age-appropriate behavior and social skills.-Communicated with support team ranging from teachers, family workers, co-workers and supervisor to ensure appropriate behavioral growth of client-Coordination and implementation of community activities for client(s) to cultivate healthy social skills and appropriate behavioral growth-Taught job readiness skills (resume structuring, interviewing skills, etc.)-Provided supervision and guidance for summer youth counselor Show less

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  Center for Technology, EHS

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2014

  Teaching Assistant

  -Managed all special education plans and distributed information to all teachers and special educators to ensure appropriate accommodations and supports were being provided in all class settings-Assisted in management and coordination of academic and behavioral support resources for high risk students on special education plans -Provided support and input during full-team progress meetings regarding students on special education plans; these meetings consisted of teachers, special educators, guidance team members and family members-Facilitated academic support for students on special education plans during after-school hours. Accomplishments• Managed re-implementation and improvement of academic after school program with support from a team structure.• Advisor for student council; aided and sponsored various student lead events for the academic and social development of the greater student body. Show less

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  North American Family Institute, Inc.

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2020

  Residential Counselor

  -Support resident(s) by reinforcing and modeling appropriate behavior through demonstrating and encouraging age appropriate social and life skills.-Provider of therapeutic support around emotional and behavioral difficulties.-Development and maintenance of therapeutic relationship(s) with resident(s) to support in positive and healthy relationship building.-Provision of all these tasks through a racial trauma-informed and social justice lens.

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  University of Vermont

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  -Instructor of first year 2 credit seminar course.-Co- Advisor for VIA (Volunteers In Action) Club: Rancing Revolution.-Programming and community service event coordination on leadership team.

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  Spectrum Youth and Family Services

  May 2015 - Nov 2017

  Multicultural Youth Program Coordinator

  Program Development:-Lead program policy and procedure development and implementation.-Provided supervision and hiring new employees, interns and volunteers.-Lead team work and program coordination.-Lead community outreach and engagement with various multicultural communities.-Lead in collaborative efforts around increasing access to equitable, inclusive and equal community services.Case Management:-Provided direct service to adolescence and young adults with various challenges to assist in gaining a sustainable transition into adulthood.-Provided access to community resources and partnering community services.-Provided life skills and job skills development to adolescence and young adults Show less

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  Community College of Vermont

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2019

  Adjunct Instructor

  Instructor of Intro to College Studies and Career Planning: Life skill development (College Prep) and career planning course.Instructor and trainer of life skills and professional soft skills development workshop of recipients to state and federal funding programs: Jobs For Independence (JFI)Primary Responsibilities: - Instructor of life skill development, college prep, financial aid and career planning course - Trainer of professional soft skills development workshop for recipients of state and federal funding - Collaborate with other service providers in order to provide adequate and necessary academic supports- Maintain and assist students through educational portal system Show less

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  EJHFutures, LLC

  Aug 2017 - now

  Founder and Sole Proprietor

  EJHFutures, LLC, is an trauma-informed education consulting entity that strives to embody community, integrity, and youth empowerment. As the founder of EJHFutures, LLC Michael Hill Jr. facilitates training opportunities for and with educational institutions, school districts, and non-profit clients focusing on healing all forms of racial harm that occur in spaces as well as striving to cultivate a more youth empowering environment. Deepening racial and equity work in Substance Use initiatives, Cultivating a racial trauma-informed lens, and Strengthening one's intercultural and racial awareness when providing mental health service are only some supports. EJHFutures, LLC is committed to growing along with anyone who is willing to collaborate to do the same. Trainings specifically developed for the healing and empowerment of youth of color and QTBIPOC professionals also available. Show less

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  Burlington School District, Burlington High School

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2019

  Student Assistant Program Counselor

  - Collaborate with treatment providers to provide onsite clinical services and a memorandum ofunderstanding- Provide counselors space, schedules, referrals, and ongoing support to successfully provide treatmentservices in the school setting- Assist in the organization and implementation of wellness and drug awareness activities to highlight community resources- Acted as a role model and assisted in educational and life skill development for students; ACOD, educational, culturally and identity representative SEL support. - Facilitate restorative circles and other skill building groups to support a substance free and inclusive school environment. Show less

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  Anti-Defamation League

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2022

  Training Consultant

  Training consultant certified to facilitate Anti-Defamation League specified program(s): - A World Of Difference institute programs for PreK-12 and campus audiences (educators, administrators, staff members, students, family members and communities)- Echoes and Reflections programs for middle school, high school and college educators- Words To Action for middle school, high school and college students- Managing Implicit Bias for Law Enforcement for members of law enforcement and security Show less

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  University of Vermont

  Aug 2019 - now

  Substance Misuse Prevention Specialist

  -Provide and coordinate BASICS and other ACOD (Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Substance) prevention/intervention/education programs to promote and cultivate a healthy collegiate community -Participate in and coordinate student-led initiatives to raise awareness and access to ACOD education-Provide ACOD education and outreach through a cultural responsive, racially empowering and multi-identity lens