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Robert Fales

Lincoln

Summary

Senior Police Chaplain with extensive experience in providing emotional support and crisis intervention. Proven ability in community outreach and event coordination, focused on enhancing mental wellness and resilience across diverse populations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Police Chaplain

City Of Elgin
Elgin
05.2005 - 06.2013
  • Provided emotional and spiritual support to individuals in crisis situations.
  • Conducted regular visits to hospitals and care facilities for patient support.
  • Facilitated group discussions and workshops on coping strategies and resilience.
  • Maintained confidentiality while documenting sensitive interactions with clients.
  • Assisted families in navigating grief and loss through compassionate listening.
  • Engaged with community organizations to promote mental health awareness initiatives.
  • Coordinated special events such as retreats, conferences, memorial services.
  • Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams.
  • Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
  • Gathered information and prepared materials for use in daily devotions, prayer meetings and Bible studies.
  • Supervised office and managed all records and files for chaplain.
  • Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
  • Related effectively with clergy and individuals from variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
  • Responded quickly when paged for disasters or drills.
  • Maintained availability to answer pages for emergency pastoral care during assigned shifts.
  • Referred patients and associates to local clergy and pastoral ministries.
  • Provided resources to help people cope with grief, trauma, and other life challenges.
  • Encouraged service members to engage in self-care practices that promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Cultivated relationships with community leaders to foster collaboration on initiatives related to spirituality and wellness.
  • Served as a liaison between the chaplaincy team and local churches or other religious organizations.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions with individuals seeking spiritual guidance.
  • Researched new methods of delivering pastoral care services that meet the changing needs of those served.

Director U.S Missions

Awana Clubs International
Streamwood
05.1995 - 01.2005
  • Led mission strategy development and implementation for community outreach programs.
  • Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training for various mission initiatives.
  • Managed partnerships with local organizations to enhance mission impact.
  • Oversaw logistical planning for mission events and activities across multiple locations.
  • Developed communication materials to promote mission goals and activities effectively.
  • Facilitated workshops to educate community members about available resources and services.
  • Monitored program progress and provided updates to stakeholders regularly.
  • Collaborated with team members to evaluate mission effectiveness and propose improvements.
  • Trained and equipped team members before they departed on their assignments.
  • Developed relationships with churches and organizations in other countries to facilitate cross-cultural partnerships.
  • Prepared budgets for upcoming mission trips based on projected expenses.
  • Recruited qualified personnel to serve as leaders on short-term mission trips abroad.
  • Represented the church at conferences related to global outreach initiatives.
  • Coordinated logistics for international mission teams, including travel arrangements, housing, meals, and transportation.
  • Managed any administrative tasks associated with planning a successful mission trip abroad such as obtaining visas or immunizations.
  • Led debriefing sessions upon return from overseas assignments to evaluate effectiveness of trip objectives.
  • Mentored new missionaries by providing advice on how best to prepare for their assignment abroad.
  • Monitored progress of missions projects to ensure timely completion and quality results.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors when necessary for supplies needed during a particular mission trip.
  • Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.
  • Created congregational awareness to encourage religious education program participation.
  • Tailored instruction to provide access and inclusion for children with special learning needs.
  • Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
  • Conducted conferences dealing with interpret religious ideas or convictions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Bible & Youth

Grace University
Omaha, NE
01-1984

Associate of Science -

Internation Conference of Police Chaplains

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Community outreach
  • Event coordination
  • Faith integration
  • Volunteer management
  • Relationship building
  • Program evaluation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Certified with International Conference of Police Chaplains
  • Law Enforcement Management

Timeline

Senior Police Chaplain

City Of Elgin
05.2005 - 06.2013

Director U.S Missions

Awana Clubs International
05.1995 - 01.2005

Associate of Arts - Bible & Youth

Grace University

Associate of Science -

Internation Conference of Police Chaplains

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