Derick Wade Grover

Derick Wade Grover is currently looking for opportunities in the Mental Health Field while also working to build his experience and reputation as a freelance/creative writer.

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Derick Wade Grover is a seasoned social services worker with ten years of experience working with a diverse population of clients, including five years supervising, coaching and counseling a team of twelve staff and twenty to thirty adolescents on three separate program units. Skilled in cultivating relationships and adept at assessing needs, generating options, and collaboratively implementing solutions. Derick is also a talented writer, passionate about people and social activism.    

Part Time Assistant Property Manager at Privately Owned Residential Complex

March 2010 - Present | San Diego, CA

Rent Collection and Banking responsibilities. Maintain common areas and landscaping. Perform as acting Manager when necessary. Address any lease infractions tactfully and respectfully.

Senior Supervisor at New Alternatives for Children, Inc

2004 - 2009

Managed shift coverage and coordination of staff. Trained, evaluated, and monitored staff on duties and responsibilities. Crisis Intervention and Emergency Response. Supported staff in interactions with clients and addressed client concerns. Ensured general campus safety.

Residential Counselor at UCV Mental Health

November 2003 - April 2004

Assisted consumers in activities of daily living. Provided opportunities for community integration. Modeled appropriate social behavior and conflict resolution.

Training Counselor/Transition Coach at Chicago ARC

November 2000 - September 2003 | Chicago, IL

Assisted clients in acquisition of necessary work skills to secure community employment. Supervised workshop production and community employment. Planned and implemented educational classes and social skills training. Recorded daily summaries of goal progress for 21 clients.

Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician at United States Marine Corp

February 1990 - September 1994 | MCAS New River, NC

Assembled aircraft explosive ordnance. Maintained a Secret Security Clearance. Served in Operation Desert Storm. Received National Defense Medal, Overseas Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Hazardous Duty Accommodation, and Good Conduct Medal.

Web Content Writer at Blogmutt

September 2012

Provide articles for company blogs on a variety of subjects (social media marketing, strategy, how to's etc.)

Bowdoin College

1988 – 1991

Concentration: Psychology

Writing, reading, psychology, social theories, advocacy, mental health, mental illness, service, empowerment, science, social media, movie production, creativity, strategy, personal development, spirituality, research, problem solving methods, ideas, symbolism and archetypes, Jungian psychology, nature.