Roy Jefferson

Experience

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  Southeast Missouri State University

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

  Resident Assistant
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  Rhodes 101 Stops

  May 2009 - Jun 2012

  Customer Service Representative
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  State of Missouri

  Nov 2010 - Sept 2011

  Detention Aide I

  Participated in admission and release processes. Observed youth for marks of physical abuse or other unhealthy symptoms; orients new residents in the detention unit(s) by explaining rules, regulations, and expected behavior; assigns residents to rooms. Observed behaviors; maintained a daily log of occurrences and the general behavior of the residents. Consulted with the Deputy Juvenile Officer, regarding the youth’s physical or emotional needs; performed crisis intervention as needed; and remained alert to suicidal possibilities. Conducted room, unit and/or body searches of residents. Provided immediate care and treatment to individuals who are injured or ill; dispensed medication to residents as directed by medical personnel. Show less

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  My 180 Youth Program, Inc.

  Jun 2012 - now

  Founder and Executive Director

  Mentor 10-20 adolescents, including those with physical, mental, and emotional health needs, age 10-18. Create individualized plans for each child based upon risk/needs and well-being assessments completed in partnership with the child, guardian, and support network. Establish partnerships with local businesses, governments, and institutions such as 4Hands Brewery and the Missouri Juvenile Justice Association. Recruit and train 5+/- volunteers and professionals weekly to better serve as program participants. Provide youth with access to individual, family, and customizable virtual mental health services. Develop, manage, and monitor annual donations and budget to ensure best use of agencies resources. Identify and implement effective fundraising measures and participate in Give STL Day program. Responsible for grant writing and development, including providing data and evaluation outcomes and reports within the organization and to partnering agencies. Develop and implement training materials and procedures for new volunteers. Communicate with community partners through in person meetings, email, fax, and telephone. Ensured HIPPA Privacy Rules to protect personally identifiable information. Show less

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  State of Missouri

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2015

  Deputy Juvenile Officer II

  Supervised and monitored adjudicated male youth on probation. Formulated and implemented the My180 Minority Court Diversion Program. Supervised and monitored caseload of male youth within the My180 Minority Court Diversion Program. Supervised one part-time Program Assistant and all volunteers Assisted families with transportation to school, work, treatment services, and appointments. Investigated the circumstances of youth petitioned to appear before the Juvenile Court. Formulated and implemented plans for intervention and supervision during the probation period. Maintained case records and documentation necessary to reveal an accurate family profile. Facilitated Moral Reconation Therapy for adjudicated male youth on probation. Conducted youth and adult record searches using the Justice Information System (JIS), and Case.net. Show less

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  City of St. Louis

  Dec 2015 - Mar 2019

  Deputy Juvenile Officer I

  Supervised and monitored adjudicated youth on Official Court Supervision. Assisted families with transportation to school, work, treatment services, and appointments. Collectively formulated and implemented plans for intervention for families during the supervision period. Maintained case records and documentation necessary to reveal an accurate profile of the family. Facilitated Moral Reconation Therapy for adjudicated youth on Official Court Supervision. Cultivated community partnerships with various agencies to better serve referred families. Show less

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  Connections to Success

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  Life Transformation Coach

  Managed caseload of 20 adults who successfully completed Personal and Professional Development. Assisted participants with transportation to meetings, work, and treatment services. Supported participants in clearly defining life goals and oversaw the process to achieve them. Maintained contact records and documentation necessary to reveal an accurate profile of the participant. Cultivated community partnerships to improve personal developmental opportunities with agencies, treatment courts, and faith-based organizations. Show less

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  Rx Outreach

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  Healthy Reentry Coordinator

  Provided 90-day bridge of medications for released individuals from the Missouri Department of Corrections. Oversaw daily operations; Interacted with patients, received, and verified prescriptions and refills. Filled and refilled prescriptions and placing them in the appropriate areas to be checked by the pharmacist. Communicated with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients in person, by email, via fax and telephone observing HIPPA Privacy Rules. Rebranded and redesigned Healthy Reentry Prescription Outreach Program to better support returning citizens, rehabilitative communities, and community reentry agencies. Developed and implemented training materials and procedures for new partnerships Assisted with grant development, including providing data and evaluation outcomes and reports within the organization and to partnering agencies. Established partnerships with local businesses, governments, and institutions. Articulated the organization's mission and programmatic goals to staff, consultants, community partners, and prospective partners. Show less

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  MERS / Goodwill

  Jul 2022 - May 2023

  Youth Diversion Program Coordinator

  Develop and oversee youth diversion programs to provide alternatives to incarceration.Assess youth needs and connect them to education, counseling, and job training.Collaborate with law enforcement, courts, schools, and community organizations.Monitor participant progress and adjust intervention plans as needed.Train and supervise staff in restorative justice practices.Maintain records, evaluate program outcomes, and report to stakeholders.Secure funding through grant writing and budget management. Show less