Brent A.

Stein Employment and Education History

12840 Main Street Meansville, GA 30256 bstein37@att.net EMPLOYMENT Evaluator, Purfoods, LLC, dba Moms Meals: March 2011 to present. Conduct home delivered meals client evaluations in accordance with Georgia Department of Community Healths Community Care Services Program guidelines, including making telephone calls, setting up appointments, travel , making home visits, providing clients with program information, completing evaluation forms, submitting documentation, invoicing for services, and record keeping. Substitute Teacher, Pike County, Lamar County, Thomaston-Upson, and Griffin-Spalding Schools: October, November 2009, February 2010, and February 2012, respectively, to present. Organize and present instruction according to teacher plans which help students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their educational and social development; comply with the school and system-wide curricular goals; interact effectively with students, co-workers, and parents; carry out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed; and adhere to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; deal with student behavioral issues. Courier/Office Clerk, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census: April 2010 to September 2010. Transported documents between Local Census Office in Columbus, GA and various points in region; maintained schedule of courier routes; interact with Census Crew Leaders; liaison between Crew Leaders and Local Census Office. Career Counselor, West Central Georgia Workforce Development Corporation: Independent Contractor, September 2009 to September 2010. Provided career counseling services for income eligible youth in Pike and Upson Counties in the form of teaching pre-employment and life skills; administering TABE and career interest assessments; provided tutoring to improve basic education skills; conducted career exploration activities; provided summer employment opportunities/work experience; and, provided guidance in leadership development activities in accordance with Individual Employment Plan. Member, Pike County Family Connections; Upson County Family Connections; and, Pike County Interagency Transition Council. Director, Independent Living Program and Dream Manager, The Methodist Home for Children and Youth: September 2007 to June 2009. Assessed life skills needs, career interests, and educational needs and goals of youth age 14+ in residential placement and foster homes settings, including five (5) group home campuses. Provided individual and small group tutoring sessions. Developed, with youth, plans for transition to adulthood. Created system for and conducted youth transition staffings to review and up-date individual plans. Conducted individual and group training for youth in money management, housing, home management, career exploration, educational planning, employment preparation, study, daily living, health, nutrition, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and many other life skill areas needed for successful transition to adulthood. Directed youth in career exploration activities, including using materials coordinated with career assessment, the internet, job fairs and employment programs. Initiated system of tracking/linking student's personal competencies and preferences, occupational interests, specific major or program of study, institution of postsecondary education, and career opportunities. Assisted youth in researching post-secondary education programs, including academic programs, housing, funding and visitation. Built Independent Living Resource Center, including multi-media library, computer lab with eight (8) computers, and workshop training area. Assisted high school seniors and college students with financial aid and scholarship applications. Monitored performance and needs of 10+ college students. Connected youth with community and other funding resources, including local Department of Family and Children Services. Coordinated youth activities with campus staff. Coordinated department activities and needs with Development Department in the preparation of grant applications. Completed Medicaid billing for Independent Living services. Prepared reports for President/CEO. Managed budget in excess of $100,000. Member Macon-Bibb County Workforce Investment Board. Resource Developer, Meriwether County Department of Family and Children Services: July 2006 to August 2007. Recruited and trained prospective resource parents in IMPACT Program; made presentations to civic and other groups; monitored Homes for Georgias Kids website and contacted inquirers; conducted IMPACT Orientations; developed PowerPoint presentation for IMPACT Pre-Service Training; provided monthly Continuing Development training for foster parents; maintained caseload of Adoption Assistance and children placed for adoption. State Director/Coordinator, Independent Living Program (ILP,) State of Georgia/Department of Human Resources/Division of Family and Children Services: July 2005 to July 2006. With annual budget of $6.4 million, provided technical assistance to Regional Coordinators through the development and interpretation of policy; developed and maintained partnerships with other state and community agencies; developed and maintained resources for Regional ILP Coordinators in serving youth regarding educational, career and life skills; conducted orientation, training and mentoring of new hires; coordinated quarterly ILP meetings and training; managed federal and state funds that supported program activities including all state level contracts; represented the agency on committees and boards whose function impacted youth in transition; compiled and evaluated financial and programmatic reports; assisted in the preparation of the States Child and Family Services Annual Service and Progress Report (ASPR) and met other federal a nd state reporting requirements; statewide travel. Regional Coordinator, Independent Living Program (ILP) Area IV, State of Georgia/Department of Human Resources/Division of Family and Children Services: February 1996 to June 2005. Responsible for coordination of services to foster youth age 14-21 and former foster youth to age 26; managed annual budget of $150,000+; assessed educational needs and provided individual and small group tutoring; assisted youth in developing future plans with specific goals and steps; develop content of educational, career, and life skills workshops; coordinated life skills training for youth; counseled youth in preparing for post-secondary education; assisted youth in completing requirements for secondary education graduation; Chair, Educational Development Committee; Chair, Policy & Procedure Committee; member, Celebration of Excellence committee; developed T.A.G. (Targeting Academic Goals) Day to its present level and established T.A.G. Day on public college campuses statewide; developed T.E.C. (Training and Education for Careers) Day on public technical college campuses; directed annual Higher Education Institute; developed Written Transitional Living Plan (WTLP) curriculum and trained ILP Coordinators in WTLP development; wrote content of WTLP component for Case Plan Reporting System; mentored new and veteran ILP Coordinators; trained DFCS case managers, supervisors, foster parents and group home staff; developed Adolescent Worker concept; home phone 770-567-3900 cell phone 770-468-5570 http://thesocialscientist.net

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conducted educational, learning style, career and life skills assessments for youth; traveled within 13 county region and statewide; and, maintained caseload of 350-400 youth. Case Manager, Monroe County Department of Family and Children Services: 1990 to 1996. Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Placement Services, General Services, Emergency Food Stamps. Case Worker, Crawford County Department of Family and Children Services: 1989 to 1990. Right from the Start Medicaid, Medically Needy Medicaid, Day Care assistance. Director of Development and Planner, McIntosh Trail Area Planning and Development Commission: 1981 to 1988. Community Development Block Grant applications and administration in public facilities and housing rehabilitation projects; technical assistance to counties, cities, planning commissions and other entities in eight (8) county area in land use planning, zoning, solid waste, water/sewerage, road paving, recreation, historic preservation, personnel and other public projects, including writing plans and ordinances; conduct public hearings; member, American Institute of Certified Planners; certified State of Georgia Tax Appraiser and Tax Assessor. Senior Analyst, Unified Industries, Inc. (UII): 1980 to 1981. Under contract with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)/Office of Petroleum Operations (OPO,) supervised 11 analysts in the allocation of gasoline to retail outlets and end-users in eight (8) southeastern states; reviewed analysts work to determine correct allocation; liaison between DOE and UII staffs regarding OPO policy and procedure. Energy Planner (Intern), City of Atlanta/Department of Budget and Planning/Energy Office: 1980. Assisted Energy Coordinator in development and implementation of citys Energy Plan; monitored energy consumption and expenditures in city facilities; coordinated conservation programs; researched energy related legislation, programs and community projects; wrote reports for Mayor; coordinated Citys role in Neighborhood Energy Fair, May 1980; contact point for neighborhood groups regarding public information. Consultant, International Systems, Inc. (ISI) : 1979. Assisted cities, counties and non-profits in obtaining and managing federal and state grants; responsible for 12 clients in eight (8) states; conducted needs assessments; project development; researched federal and state grant programs; prepared reports; provided legislative and technical assistance on federal and state programs; coordinated grant proposals conducted by ISI staff. Quality Assurance Worker and Senior Caseworker, Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services: 1976 to 1979. Reviewed public assistance case records for accuracy in policy application; compiled statistical analyses of the reviews; investigated applicants and determine eligibility for Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Food Stamps; referred clients to appropriate community service agencies.

EDUCATION Master of Arts in Teaching: (in progress.) Georgia College & State University, Secondary Teacher Education, History concentration; completed 24 of 36 hours: Secondary Curriculum and Methods; History Pedagogy; Field Placement Seminar; Culture and Schooling; Classroom Research; Exceptional Individuals; Learning and the Learner; and Student Centered Pedagogy. Current grade point average: 4.0. Expected graduation: May 2014. Master of Science: Georgia State University, 1980. Community Development program, including work in Georgia Institute of Technology Planning Department; primary research, field and coursework in Community, Urban and Regional Planning; Urban Studies; Energy Management; Environmental Planning; Appropriate Energy Technologies; and Statistics. Major grade point average: 3.2. Certificate in Lawyers Assistant Program: National Center for Paralegal Training, 1978. Coursework in Family Law, Civil and Criminal Litigation; Debtor/Creditor Relation; Estates, Trusts and Wills; Real Estate; Corporations; Environmental Law; and legal research. Bachelor of Science: Georgia Southern College, 1975. Political Science major; minor areas in Geography and Environmental Sciences; primary research and coursework in Local Government; Public Administration; International Relations; Comparative Politics; Urban Geography and Environmental Studies. Model United Nations (New York City) 1974 and 1975: Parliamentarian and Head Delegate; Student Government Association: Committees on Recycling and Faculty Evaluation; Deputy Voter Registrar, Bulloch County, 1974; intramural sports, social fraternity (scholar of the year, 1972;) Deans List 9 of 12 quarters. Grade point average: 3.5.