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VINCENT E. HAYNES 1125 Bergen Street Apt. 3, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11216 [email protected] • 347.510.2316 Seasoned Human Services professional with strong expertise in Counseling, Law and Administration. Excellent organization with high focus on providing exceptional client services. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Forensic Case Manager : Managed forensic mental health evaluations in the context of family, criminal and civil litigation. Acted as liaison to the courts and correctional facilities. Provided screening, diagnostic assessment, treatment/service plans and referral services for clients with chemical dependency and/or mental illness. Managed emergency/ transitional housing, for the mentally ill, chemically addicted and formerly incarcerated. Devised and implemented policy and procedures to improve and maintain safety, program compliance and timely completion. Assisted clients in applying for and receiving public and private benefits. Maintained uniform case records and relevant documentation, available for review, in compliance with agency protocol and mandates. Conducted investigations and collected evidence to be used in fact finding, evidentiary and dispositional proceedings. Prepared and presented petitions, oral and written reports and recommendations regarding client's needs, compliance and progress. Researched and referred clients to supportive and ancillary services; conducted workshops, drug screening. Promoted program at area parole offices and community functions as an effective service provider for prisoner reentry and alternatives to incarceration. Social Services Senior Counselor : Assisted clients with navigating bureaucracy and tendered advocacy, to obtain needed resources and services. Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment. Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings and conflict resolutions. Supervised caseworkers in the provision of protective and preventive services. Ensured safety, stabilization and reunification of families. Counseled clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to help guide them in overcoming dependencies or deficiencies. Legislative Aide ~ Community Liaison : Represented elected officials in their absence and advanced their appearance at press conferences, hearings and other functions Attended meetings, seminars and forums of interest to keep abreast of changing trends or legislative initiatives. Participated with various entities to advocate for social and criminal justice reforms and resolution of grievances Assisted with coordinating activities with representatives of other legislative bodies. Trained and engaged operatives in political and civic campaigns. Organized demonstrations and protest rallies for social justice issues and humanitarian causes. Educated others of legislative positions regarding agendas and current issues while also being actively responsive to public concerns. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
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VINCENT E. HAYNES 1125 Bergen Street Apt. 3, Brooklyn, N.Y. [email protected] • 347.510.2316
Seasoned Human Services professional with strong expertise in Counseling, Law and Administration. Excellent organization with high focus on providing exceptional client services.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEForensic Case Manager :
Managed forensic mental health evaluations in the context of family, criminal and civil litigation. Acted as liaison to the courts and correctional facilities. Provided screening, diagnostic assessment, treatment/service plans and referral
services for clients with chemical dependency and/or mental illness. Managed emergency/ transitional housing, for the mentally ill, chemically addicted and formerly incarcerated. Devised and implemented
policy and procedures to improve and maintain safety, program compliance and timely completion. Assisted clients in applying for and receiving public and private benefits. Maintained uniform case records and relevant documentation,
available for review, in compliance with agency protocol and mandates. Conducted investigations and collected evidence to be used in fact finding, evidentiary and dispositional proceedings. Prepared and
presented petitions, oral and written reports and recommendations regarding client's needs, compliance and progress. Researched and referred clients to supportive and ancillary services; conducted workshops, drug screening. Promoted program at area
parole offices and community functions as an effective service provider for prisoner reentry and alternatives to incarceration. Social Services Senior Counselor:
Assisted clients with navigating bureaucracy and tendered advocacy, to obtain needed resources and services. Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment. Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings and conflict resolutions. Supervised caseworkers in the provision of protective and preventive services. Ensured safety, stabilization and reunification of families. Counseled clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to help guide them in overcoming dependencies or deficiencies.
Legislative Aide ~ Community Liaison: Represented elected officials in their absence and advanced their appearance at press conferences, hearings and other functions Attended meetings, seminars and forums of interest to keep abreast of changing trends or legislative initiatives. Participated with various entities to advocate for social and criminal justice reforms and resolution of grievances Assisted with coordinating activities with representatives of other legislative bodies. Trained and engaged operatives in political and civic
campaigns. Organized demonstrations and protest rallies for social justice issues and humanitarian causes. Educated others of legislative positions regarding agendas and current issues while also being actively responsive to public concerns.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Jewish Child Care Association, Westchester, N.Y. Crisis Coordinator 2016 Samaritan Village, Bronx, N.Y. Residential Case Manager 2015New York State Legislature-43rd Assembly District Office, Brooklyn, NY Special Assistant 2012 to 2014 Bushwick Community Residential Center, Brooklyn, NY Senior House Manager 2010 to 2012 Kings County District Attorney’s Office, Brooklyn, NY Forensic Workforce Coordinator 2007 to 2009Brownsville Community Residential Center, Brooklyn, NY Residential Case Manager 2004 to 2008New York State Legislature– 20th Senate District Office, Brooklyn, NY Community Affairs Liaison 2007 to 2007Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Alliance, Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. Executive Assistant to Founder 2006 to 2007Committee to Re-elect New York State Assemblyman Karim Camara, NYC Field Director 2006 to 2006St. Christopher-Ottilie, Family Dynamics, Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. Preventive Family Counselor 2001 to 2005Addiction Research and Treatment Corporation, (ARTC), Brooklyn, N.Y. Substance Abuse Counselor 1999 to 2001
EDUCATION:City University of New York (CUNY), John Jay College of Criminal JusticeBaccalaureate of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice ~ Master of Arts (M.A.),Criminal Justice
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) CASAC- T (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) Eligible
AFFILIATIONS:Consultant, New York City Justice Works; Citizen Action of New York; The Black Institute Member, Progressive Association for Political Action (PAPA); Vanguard Independent Democrats Association (VIDA)Member, 77th Police Precinct Community Council; Community Board 8Inspector/Clerk, Board of Elections, City of New YorkMember, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Alumni Association; Prisoner Reentry InstituteMember, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York State
