Leroy Burgess

I'm a retired Army Veteran (20 yrs) with a BS in corrections from Eastern Kentucky University, divorced, two grown sons, and I live alone. I have reliable transportation and am a quick learner. I'm experienced in talking to customers and potential clients, good at documentation and filing. 

WORK HISTORY

Communicare Unit D                                                                          11/2024-Present

Caseworker Associate 

1. Conduct admission screenings (phone and in person)
2. Advice on behavioral issues written and verbal.
3. Monitor daily activities during clients’ stay.
4. Communicate with potential clients, staff, and supervisors.
5. Issue medication and administer first aid as needed and conduct safety inspection monthly.
   1. Investigate incidents to identify causes and rectify the situation. 
   2. Interpret legal documents, statements, court orders, and subpoenas. 
   3. Monitor cadets and staff activities on close-circuit television to identify the individual(s) involved. 
   4. Unitizes special law enforcement, state, and military-specific training for a quasi-miliary program.
   5. Collaborate with parents and clients to achieve the easiest and best results.
   6. Supervise and monitor community service for clients and staff.
   7. Assist clients in their job search, writing resumes and job interviews. 
   8. Interview potential staff for special positions (as needed) 

Military Affairs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              05/1999=02/2016

Program Coordinator:

1. Display is excellent interpersonal. Skills while interacting with people of diverse backgrounds. 

USA Army                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       06/1974=07/1995

 Fort Hood, TX and Fort Knox, KY 

1. Display is excellent interpersonal. Skills while interacting with people of diverse backgrounds. 
2. investigate incidents of assaults, theft, lies, and false statements to identify the perpetrator. 
3. Interpret legal documents, statements, court orders, and subpoenas. 
4. Monitor cadets and staff activities on close-circuit television to identify the individual(s) involved. 
5. Assist and consult special law enforcement, state, and military-specific training that pertains to a quasi-military program.
6. Conduct briefings to local law enforcement, clients, senior and junior military staff, and cadets. 
7. Maintain training and personnel files on everyone and ensure training records are updated. 
8. Counsel parents and cadets on academic and personal performance to determine their status of completing the course.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and source candidates.
• Interview and screen candidates for current and future job openings.
• Perform drug screens and background checks as needed.
• Verifying past employment of candidates/applicants
• Answer employee/customer inquiries and needs.
• Handling customer inquiries and requests
• Orientate new employees on company policies and safety expectations.
• Maintain and present reports to management as required.
• Continuously learn and stay current on industry trends.
• Consistently meet company goals and expectations

Qualifications

• Experienced in customer service.
• Experience in staffing and human resources
• Ability to interview and assess candidates. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Communication and people skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and employees.

Eastern Kentucky University BS, in Juvenile Corrections, and 20 years of military service