Guytrell Johnson

Well-rounded man of God who has been working in the human services profession for almost two decades. Currently serves as a Chaplain and pastor of a local church. Primary goal is to assist individuals to build a relationship with Jesus Christ.

New York State Hudson Valley Regional Chaplain - Office of Children and Family Services - Hudson Valley, New York

(2023-01)

• Provide faith-based services for youth who are currently placed with OCFS
• One-on-one assessments, assist with giving spiritual direction
• Weekly Christian services within facilities in the Hudson Valley
• Weekly involvement with youth support meetings

Youth Support Specialist - Office of Children and Family Services - Hudson Valley, New York

(2022-07 - 2023-01)

• Direct care for youth placed with OCFS
• Provided 24/7 supervision of youth and provide safety for youth and staff within OCFS
• Gave instruction for youth to ensure program schedules were maintained

Campus Minister and Animator - Lasalle School - Albany, NY

(2023-08 - 2025-01)

• Provides activities which meet the spiritual, religious, and wellbeing needs of Lasalle youth
• Conducts spiritual/religious assessments with all youth in program and make proper referrals according to needs
• Develops partnerships with outside agencies to create opportunities for youth to participate in community service

Executive Director - Transformation Life Center - West Park, NY

(2018-07 - 2022-03)

• Oversaw the daily operations of the Christian Therapeutic program
• Training and developing program staff
• Facilitated program Community Unity Group and Community Fellowship Class
• Developed program financial support and referral sources

Evening Supervisor/Teacher - Transformation Life Center - West Park, NY

(2006-05 - 2007-06)

• Accountable for the evening operations of the program
• Conducted weekly one-on-one sessions with caseload
• Taught three classes per week
• Acted as the program aftercare coordinator
• Prepared the weekend itineraries on a weekly basis

Evening Supervisor/Teacher - Transformation Life Center - West Park, NY

(2016-12 - 2018-07)

• Accountable for the evening operations of the program
• Conducted weekly one-on-one sessions with caseload
• Taught three classes per week
• Acted as the program aftercare coordinator
• Prepared the weekend itineraries on a weekly basis

Residential Director/Case Manager - Bridges of New York - Newburgh, NY

(2007-06 - 2022-03)

• Screen all referrals from NYS parole before clients are accepted into the program
• Client orientations; intakes; weekly sessions; program referrals; progress notes; treatment plans; and discharge summaries
• Supervised entire staff and maintains the program budget

Pastor - First Baptist Church - Newburgh, NY

(2024-04)

CASAC-T Certification - Ulster County Community College (2009-01 - 2009-11)

High School Diploma - Chatham High School (1989-09 - 1992-06)