Anthony Williams
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Passionate Project Rebound alumnus with a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and extensive experience in program management, leadership, and community outreach. Committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and personal growth for formerly incarcerated students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor (FSLP) – Family Support Liaison Program
Jewish Family Services
04.2024 - Current
- Lead a team of12 Family Support Specialists and two youth partners, ensuring efficient service delivery
- Develop strategies to enhance program operations and client outcomes
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for social workers.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Community Development Organizer
Public Safety Initiative – First Fifty
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with operations focused on youth development, leadership, and public safety
- Partnered with local communities to promote safer environments
Grad Student Assistant
Project Rebound
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised six social work interns for two separate semesters, mentoring them as part of their educational goals at SDSU
- Coordinated with faculty and facilitated training sessions on student support strategies
Interim Program Manager (FSLP)
Jewish Family Services
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed daily operations, improving community engagement and service effectiveness
- Coordinated cross-department efforts to streamline client access to services
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
WRAP Coach (FSLP)
Jewish Family Services
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Trained12 Family Support Specialists and two youth partners in the C.A.R.E.S
- Wraparound model
- Collaborated with families to design personalized support plans and deliver wellness workshops
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
Treasurer
Project Rebound Student Alliance (PRSA) – SDSU Student Organization
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed budgets and organized professional development events, increasing student engagement
- Led initiatives promoting leadership development and educational success
Student Assistant Outreach Coordinator
San Diego State University – Project Rebound
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Designed and led outreach programs supporting formerly incarcerated students
- Organized workshops on leadership, academic success, and social reintegration
- Collaborated with team members on event planning and execution, resulting in successful campus events and activities.
- Provided exceptional support during peak registration periods, ensuring students had access to required information and resources.
- Facilitated smoother communication channels between students and faculty by establishing weekly newsletter.
Lived Experience Mentor
DJJ Mentor Program
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Mentored youth and newly enrolled students, introducing them to Project Rebound and college life
- Developed resources to support justice-impacted students
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Empowered mentees to take responsibility for their learning and development, fostering self-confidence and resilience.
Social Work Intern
Father Joe’s Villages
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted assessments and provided counseling for individuals facing homelessness
- Facilitated access to mental health, substance use, and housing services
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to address diverse client needs including mental health, addiction, trauma, and family dynamics.
Vice President
Project Rebound Student Alliance (PRSA) – SDSU Student Organization
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed budgets and organized professional development events, increasing student engagement
- Led initiatives promoting leadership development and educational success
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate students and build a strong academic environment.
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.2021
Associate of Sciences - Black Studies
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA05.2019
Skills
- Leadership Development Program Management Crisis Intervention
- Community Outreach Equity & Inclusion Advocacy Workshop Facilitation
- Financial Management Microsoft Office Suite
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Training and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Achieved the Parent Partner Award 2024 through the "Partnerships For Well-Being Institute" by effectively helping families navigate systems of care.
Training
- Project Rebound (Policy Development Team)
- Motivational Interviewing – Completed at SDSU
- 37.5 Hours of Drug Counseling (Wise Communications)
- CBT Approaches to Addiction | Drug Counseling Strategies | Substance Abuse Prevention
- Assistance Caregiver (CDCR DPP Disability Placement Program)
- Assisted inmates with mobility, vision, speech, and other disabilities requiring special programming.
- Maintenance Runner (CDCR Recreational Therapist “Gold Coat”)
- Supported participants in the Mental Health System’s Enhanced Outpatient (E.O.P.) program.
Timeline
Supervisor (FSLP) – Family Support Liaison Program
Jewish Family Services
04.2024 - Current
Interim Program Manager (FSLP)
Jewish Family Services
01.2024 - 04.2024
Grad Student Assistant
Project Rebound
08.2023 - 08.2024
WRAP Coach (FSLP)
Jewish Family Services
05.2023 - 01.2024
Community Development Organizer
Public Safety Initiative – First Fifty
01.2023 - Current
Student Assistant Outreach Coordinator
San Diego State University – Project Rebound
08.2021 - 08.2022
Lived Experience Mentor
DJJ Mentor Program
08.2021 - 08.2022
Treasurer
Project Rebound Student Alliance (PRSA) – SDSU Student Organization
01.2021 - 01.2023
Social Work Intern
Father Joe’s Villages
08.2020 - 05.2021
Vice President
Project Rebound Student Alliance (PRSA) – SDSU Student Organization
01.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State University
Associate of Sciences - Black Studies
San Diego Mesa College
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