Marcus Gaither has over 20 years of experience working in juvenile justice, youth development, and criminal justice. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and has held several roles such as supervisor at Oriana House, jail liaison at Murtis Taylor Human Services, and parole officer for the State of Ohio Adult Parole system. His experience includes supervising and caring for at-risk youth, building therapeutic relationships with criminal justice clients, and assisting the court system with felony offender supervision and sentencing duties.

1. 145 ChestnutLane
RichmondHts.,Ohio 44143
Cell # (216)703-2144
E-mail
mgaither@murtistaylor.org
MarcusGaither
Career Synopsis I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. For the last 10 years I have invested
my time in Juvenile Justice & Youth Development.
Experience
2012 - Present Oriana House (CBCF) Cleveland, OH
Supervisor
 Supervise clients (Inmates) in the phases
2008 - Present Murtis Taylor Human Services System Cleveland, OH
Jail Liaison
 Provides community psychiatric support treatment services to clients in the
Cuyahoga County Jail and City of Cleveland workhouse, including case
coordination with jail social work and nursing staffs, and advocacy and education
for the criminal justice systemregarding care of persons with mental illness.
 Builds and maintains a therapeutic relationship with each assigned CPST client
served. Provides evidence in progress of clinical contacts and attempted contacts.
Makes person served aware that s/he is the link between primary CPST worker
and the criminal justice system, with ancillary responsibility for assisting client
with achievement of forensic goals.
 Makes regularly scheduled visits to Cuyahoga County jail (CCJ) to assist active
and inactive clients with history of treatment at Murtis Taylor Human Services
System.
2005 -2008 Magnolia Club House Cleveland, OH
Mental Health Specialist
 Prepare Incident Reports
 Prepare Goal Treatments
 General Roles
2005 - 2008 Safely Home Bedford, OH
Youth Worker
 Provide proper supervision of children
 Conduct routine surveillance checks
 Utilized time clocks to verify check times
 Maintain formal and informal reports on behavior, attitude and general
disposition of each child
 Perform restraints when necessary

2. 2004 – 2006 Cleveland Christian Home Cleveland, OH
Child Care Worker/Hope Center Sex Offender Unit
 Provided proper supervision of children
 Prepared activity plans/Implement Activities
 Required to perform restraint when necessary
 Provided for the physical and emotional security of the children through
intervention, correction and redirection of negative behavior
 Provided formal and in formal reports
2003 - 2005 Youth Re-Entry Program Cleveland, OH
Child Care Worker
 Conducted routine surveillance checks
 Monitored apartment activities and surrounding areas
 Utilized time clocks to verify check times
 Maintained formal and informal reports on behavior
 Required to perform restraints when necessary
2001 – 2003 Youth Employment & Career Development Cleveland, OH
Career Coach
 Supervised day-to-day activities of YOI participants
 Networked with various agencies to build a community-wide partnership
 Facilitated regularly at staff meetings
 Prepared monthly reports for in-house use as well as annual reports for the
City of Cleveland and U.S. Department of Labor
1995 – 1999 Adult Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation Cleveland, OH
State of Ohio Adult Parole/Parole Officer
 Responsible for the supervision of recently released adult felons
 Assisted the Court of Common Pleas w/sentencing & supervision of duties for
felony offenders
 Protected the public from violence & othercrimes by convicted offenders
1994-1995 Children & Family Services Cleveland, OH
Social Worker
 Protected children from neglect & abuse
 Assisted parents in developing & enhancing their basic living skills
 Assisted families in understanding supportive services
 Identified domestic issues and made appropriate referrals

3. Education
1991 South Carolina State University Orangeburg, South Carolina
Bachelors of Science
Skills & Professional
Attributes
Certified Child Care Worker
Child Youth Care Practitioner (CYC-P)
Member of the Ohio Association ofChild Care Workers
State of Ohio Bail Bonds License
Other Interest Prince Hall Mason
Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
References Available Upon Request