AID Atlanta
1605 Peachtree Street
Atlanta,
GA
USA
30309
lamont.scales@aidatlanta.org
Biographical Sketch:
Nov. 2009-Present: Prevention Programs Manager, AID Atlanta, Inc.-Atl., GA
Oct. 2007 – Nov. 2009: Program Coordinator-Men’s STD Clinic, AID Atlanta, Inc.-Atl., GA
Aug. 2008- July 2009: Mental Health Therapist, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
Oct. 2006 – Oct. 2007: Substance Abuse/Housing Case Manager, AID Atlanta, Inc.-Atl., GA
Jun. 2004 – Aug. 2006: Mental Health/HIV Counselor II & Housing Case Manager, COMHAR, Inc. Phila., PA
Jan. 2004- Jun. 2004: Mental Health Counselor, The Wedge Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
o Monitored and evaluated the overall performance of all staff and projects that are a part of prevention services, and locates necessary training and continuing education opportunities for staff as needed
o Assisted the Director with developing, documenting and monitoring departmental policies and procedures, activities, and serves as an adviser within the agency and in the community at large
o Contributed to the development of grant proposals, agency and grantor reports, and other agency documentation, including the development and selection of educational materials
o Helped to establish and managed the operating budget for department programs
o Conducted monthly staff meetings and individual supervision sessions with staff members
ORGANIZATION AND PROJECT COORDINATION
o Developed cohesive timelines and schedules for numerous events to guide the process, as well as clarify expectations and deadlines
o Organized “The Trans-Experience” panel discussion with university students and community members
o As the Chairman of the Syphilis Elimination Effort Coalition , developed and carried out creative awareness initiatives
o Supervised and directed task for Prevention Specialist, Community Building Specialist, Outreach Workers, Nurse Practitioner, Phlebotomist, Student Interns, and 20-30 Volunteers
o Maintained an accurate inventory of all medical supplies, patient records, and medications