Geoffrey Ball Mba

Program Director Substance Use Disorder Outreach Program (sudop) at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

Geoffrey Ball has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Geoffrey currently works as the Program Director of the Substance Use Disorder Outreach Program (SUDOP) at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD. In this position, they oversee the program's operations and implementation. Additionally, they serve as a Care Coordinator, responsible for clinical assessments, developing recovery plans, and coordinating appropriate services for clients.

Prior to their current role, Ball worked as a Clinical Coordinator at Volunteer of America Texas, where they contributed to the coordination and management of clinical services. Geoffrey also served as a Clinician at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, providing therapeutic services to incarcerated individuals.

Ball has experience in program management, having worked as a Program Manager at Cenikor Foundation, where they enforced program policies, ensured compliance with licensing requirements, and managed the therapeutic community environment. Geoffrey also held a similar role at Healing the Family Inc., a non-profit organization that provides programs for underserved communities.

In the retail industry, Ball worked as a Sales Executive at Macy's, where they were recognized for their sales performance and managerial skills. Geoffrey also held managerial positions at Ashley Furniture and Finger Furniture, overseeing operations, logistics, and customer service.

Earlier in their career, Ball worked as a Logistics Supervisor at Your Other Warehouse, where they managed inventory, supervised employees, and implemented efficiency measures. Geoffrey gained expertise in sales and customer service, implementing strategies to enhance revenue and customer satisfaction.

Overall, Geoffrey Ball's work experience demonstrates their expertise in program management, clinical coordination, and customer service, with a strong focus on substance use disorder treatment and counseling.

Geoffrey Ball holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from Springfield College, Regional and Online, which they obtained from 2019 to 2020. Geoffrey also has a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Human Services from Springfield College, attained in 2017. In addition, Geoffrey has an Associate's Degree in Mental Health/Social Sciences Human Service Technology from HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, earned between 2011 and 2014. Prior to that, they obtained a Bacholar's degree in Computer Science from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge in the years 1992 to 1996. Geoffrey completed their high school education at Redemptorist High School, receiving a diploma in Social Sciences in the period 1988 to 1992. Geoffrey also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Human Services from Springfield College, Regional and Online.

Additionally, Geoffrey has acquired several certifications. Geoffrey is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services since October 2018. Geoffrey also holds a certification as a Nationally Endorsed Co-Occuring Disorders Professional, obtained from the Texas Department of State Health Services in 2019. Geoffrey is certified as a Community Health Worker (CHW) by the Texas Department of State Health Services, earning their first certification in June 2014 and a subsequent certification in 2021. Finally, they hold the LCDCi certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services since June 2015.

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  • Program Director Substance Use Disorder Outreach Program (sudop)

    September, 2020 - present