Sinatra Griffin

Experience

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  Aug 1992 - Jan 2019

  Athletic Coach

  Athletic CoachLast coached football at Joliet Catholic Academy... August 2016Planned and directed training of student athletes, assessing their individual abilities and skill level. Provided relational based leadership concerning both athletics and social issues. Strong emphasis was placed on fundamentals, hard work/commitment, attention to detail and self discipline (on the field/court and in the classroom). I have vast experience working with age groups from 14 to 24 years old. The years listed below represent over thirty seasons of coaching; which has allowed me to develop a solid coaching foundation. I have worked at every level in High School and have experience with collegiate aged student athletes. While many of the titles below are labeled assistant… over half the seasons athletes under my tutelage have experienced tremendous success…earning college scholarships and in a few cases NFL Careers! Scholastic and social accountability are values not compromised by me or my players. •Head Volunteer Basketball coach YMCA Fremont, Nebraska (1985-86)•Head Baseball Instructor YMCA Fremont Nebraska ( 1987-89)•Assistant Baseball Coach in District 227 Rich Township (1993-2004)•Indiana University Basketball Camp, Coach Bobby Knight (1993)•Michigan University Basketball Camp, Coach Steve Fisher (1993) •Head Fro/Soph Basketball coach in District 227 Rich Township (1993-2004)•Head Basketball coach Joliet Job Corps (2011-2012) •Assistant Football coach East Chicago Indiana(1992-1993). •Assistant Football coach in District 227 Rich Township (1993-2003)•Assistant Varsity football coach at Thornwood High School (2003-2004) Show less

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  Rich Township High School District 227

  Aug 1993 - Aug 2004

  Education Assistant/ Athletic Coach

  Rich South High School • Substitute teacher for a variety of subjects (science, history, english and special education). Maintained and assisted with implementing lesson plans – instructed adolescents, evaluated performance, monitored behavior and progress towards educational goals.Worked with certified educators and assisted the special education department on a variety of initiatives. Mentored adolescents and provided emotional support and stability; while displaying consistent, professional and caring behavior. Fostered positive relationships and developed support systems to aid student success (tutoring, parental involvement, social networks). Show less

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  Cornell Interventions

  Sept 2002 - Apr 2005

  Case Manager / Mental Health Professional (MHP)

  Residential School •Served as advocate for clients age 12 to 24, DCFS and DHS. Managed a caseload and evaluated progress in the areas of cognitive and emotional development. Accountable for the completion of scheduled reports as well as allocated funds.•Provided ongoing assessment/evaluation of service plans and tracked progress toward identified goals. Facilitator of group and individual sessions/activities, and participant of DCFS Court Permanency hearings.•Assisted in developing staff and provided seminars on a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. Assisted with in-service trainings, participant at school staffing’s, and other community networking meetings - Liason between employer and funding sources (local/federal government agencies and school districts) – also asssisted in developing transitional plans/ schedules for assigned clients. Show less

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  Adams and Associates

  Jun 2006 - Mar 2009

  Dorm Supervisor

  Joliet Job Corps Center •Served as leader and mentor to collegiate aged students; equipping students with the tools required to succeed in today's labor market – specifically in areas of social development. Responsible for conducting weekly training and counseling in both small and large group settings. • Managed a team of residential advisors: interviewed, recommended hiring initiatives and completed staff performance evaluations. Provided behavioral management through incentive programs and weekly goal setting; served as property manager of a 2.5 million dollar facility. Show less

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  Adams and Associates

  Jun 2009 - Apr 2018

  Center Shift Manager

  Joliet Job Corps Center • Functions as Center Director in the Absence of the Center Director/ Social Development Director, during non-class hours. Oversees the effective management of Center programs. Interviews and recommends for hire, disciplines and evaluates staff performance. Provides training and orientation to departmental staff, functions as the Operations Manager when on duty. •Responsible for overall appearance, condition and organization of Center facilities. Manages the following areas in the Social Development Department: dorms, recreation, security and transportation (oversite responsibility for over 20 staff and 200 collegiate aged students). My position ranks second highest in the department; reporting only to the Social Development Director. Show less

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  MTC (Paul Simon Chicago)

  Apr 2018 - now

  Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps * Quality assurance and compliance responsibilities.* Coordination of career counseling services.* Supervisory responsibilities over career counselors. Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps.*Taught Life skills through seminars and structured activities (16 to 24 year olds).*Monitored Emotional and cognitive wellbeing.*Documented progress towards Independent living

  • Senior Career Counseling Manager

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Residential Counselor

    Apr 2018 - Jan 2019