Lamont Scales, MA

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