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Jim Buccini

Jim Buccini

Minister of Music

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Experienced Social Worker & Higher Education Professional | Championing Student Success and Emotional Well-Being | Promoting Equity and fostering Inclusion

  • Education

    • Cuyahoga Community College

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      Associate of Arts - AA

      Activities and Societies: Student Government Association Lambda Gay-Straight Alliance Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two Year College

    • The University of Akron

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA Social Work

      Activities and Societies: Tri-Alpha Social Work Honor Society, Student Social Work League, NASW Student Membership, Sociology Club

    • Syracuse University

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      Master Social Work

      Individuals, Families, and Groups (IFG)Clinical Track with electives in program administration and higher education.

  • Experience

    • Freelance

      Aug 2000 - now
      Minister of Music

    • Cuyahoga Community College

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
      Counseling/ Orientation Assistant

      Hosted orientations, assisting new students in registration and orientation process. Assisted with clerical work in records office, and filled-in for front desk receptionists. Developed and implemented workshops used at orientation program.Worked closely with program coordinator to improve program from year to year.Helped select and train students for new Student Ambassador program.2002-2004

    • The University of Akron

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

      Oversaw logistic functions of orientation program and supervised efforts of the Orientation Leader team.Assisted in leading Orientation Leader training class with the graduate assistants. Provided crisis intervention with homeless families.Developed and implemented programming for new students and family members.Provided further assistance to graduate students and office support staff to facilitate the admissions and orientation process. Assist residents in university housing while insuring a secure living environment.Helped to create a positive living environment for residents, including utilizing conflict resolution, and problem solving strategies.Helped maintain a 24 hour front desk in a campus housing facility.

      • Student Orientation Coordinator

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

      • Community Assistant

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

    • Interfaitg Hospitality Network of Summit County

      May 2007 - Dec 2007
      Social Work Intern

      Utilized online software update center evaluation methods; Provided case management for families experiencing situational homelessness.Provided crisis intervention with homeless families.Developed and maintained service and resource guide.Developed and improved agency documentation forms. Implemented database to log data on service recipients for funding sources.

    • Le Moyne College

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Clinical Social Work Intern

      Provided short-term and ongoing personal counseling to college students. Fostered an ongoing caseload of clients at multiple levels of risk and need.Implemented sexual violence prevention program in the Center for Personal Growth and Counseling and Residence Life.Advised senior support group.Developed and led workshops for parents, students and community members.

    • Helio Health, Inc.

      Dec 2009 - May 2010
      Permanent Housing Team Leader

      Oversee clinical teams in dual-diagnosis and workforce preparation permanent housing programs. Address and prevent crises with help of staff members.Network across agencies to provide continuum of care.Act as agency liaison to Central New York Homeless Task force.Develop strategies for adapting current programs and implementing new programs. Counselor IProvided ongoing residential counseling to individuals with a history of chronic homelessness and dual-diagnoses. Prevented and addressed crises such as suicidality and relapse.Coordinated services with health and treatment providers.Utilized Cognitive Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help client implement coping skills and identify sober daily living activities. Show less

    • CT State Gateway

      Jun 2011 - May 2016

      - Teaching Sociology 101: Introduction to Sociology - Supervised Center for Working Families- Coordinated student conduct program, addressing student conduct and behavioral development- Co-chaired Behavioral Assessment Team- Facilitated threat assessment for ex-offenders- Co-chaired Retention Taskforce facilitating retention effort and assessment- Coordinated programs and workshops for students and professionals- Participated on the New Student Advising and Registration (NSAR) Steering Committee. (2011-2012)

      • Adjunct Sociology Instructor

        Jan 2013 - May 2016

      • Student Development Associate

        Jun 2011 - May 2016

    • Westfield United Church of Christ

      Jul 2014 - Nov 2017
      Minister of Music

    • University of New Haven

      Aug 2016 - May 2020
      Adjunct Instructor of Sociology

    • Quinnipiac University

      Jun 2017 - Nov 2022
      Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology, Internship Coordinator

    • United Services, Inc.

      Nov 2022 - Jun 2023
      Mental Health Clinician

      Provide intensive outpatient therapeutic interventions with Young Adults with moderate to severe mental health diagnoses.

    • Mansfield Public Schools (CT)

      Jun 2023 - now
      Social Worker

    • Cuyahoga Community College

      May 2024 - now
      Career Services Specialist

      I will provide individual and group career development services to a diverse client group which includes student, alumni and community members.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Master Social Worker

      Connecticut Department of Public Health

    • Certified School Social Worker

      Connecticut State Department of Education
      Jul 2023