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I James E. Pontius <br /> 4761 153RD Lane NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> Home: (763) 712- 1859 <br /> <br /> Work History <br /> <br />Human Service Technician 06/1996 to present <br />State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services, Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center <br /> <br />Staff Development Department; educated new and veteran A.M.R.T.C. employees: C.P.R., First Aid, <br />Therapeutic.Intervention, .Conflict Resolution, and Personal Safety Techniques Instructor, Class <br />PowerPoint presentations, role play, test administration, question and answer, etc. I1 Sustained structured <br />and therapeutic environment for adult clients diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness and / or <br />chemical dependency, Oriented clients to treatment center, Planned and led treatment groups, Intervened <br />in psychiatric and medical emergencies, Assessed client safety, Reported to charge nurse, Maintained <br />healthful living environment, Documented client activity in client progress chart. <br /> <br />Promotion Department Staff Member <br />ABC Radio Inc., KQRS <br /> <br />03/2002 to present <br /> <br />Marketed album oriented rock station KQRS' positive presence to metropolitan community, Established <br />and sustained relationships with listeners, Responded to listener questions and resolved listener <br />complaints, 'Recruited new listeners, Enhanced station recognition through sales opportunities, Maintained <br />professional relationship with competitive broadcast entities, Oriented new department staff. <br /> <br />River Oaks Lodge Case Management Assistant / Recreation Coordinator <br />Hennepin County, Children, Family, and Adult Services Department <br /> <br />11/2002 to 07/2003 <br /> <br />Created and implemented social activity program for adult clients diagnosed with serious and persistent <br />mental illness and / or chemical dependency, Developed collaberative relationships with Hennepin <br />County Mental Health Community Service Programs, Helped SPMI clients connect to affordable <br />community recreation, Reported client progress at weekly team staff meeting, Contacted community <br />businesses and secured discounts and coupon vouchers, Maintained Rule 36 fund option, Monitored <br />predetermined budget, Encouraged clients to maintain optimal lifestyle through various liesure activities. <br /> <br />Health Educator <br />Anoka County, Community Health and Environmental Services Department <br /> <br />06/2002 to 12/2002 <br /> <br />Outreach to community high schools for grant service implementation, Evaluated and modified health <br />education curricula, Educated adolescent youth on gender role socialization; healthy relationship <br />characteristics; and violence, Recognized grant progress and grant effectiveness and reported results to <br />pertinent agencies: Minnesota Department of Health and Anoka County- Community Health & <br />Environmental Services Department; Attorney's Office; and Sexual Assault Committee. <br /> <br />[Education <br /> <br />Saint John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota <br />B.A., English / Philosophy [3.3] <br />05/2O00 <br />President's Scholarship <br /> <br /> <br />