Professor Vita: Steven Brubaker

Steven E. Brubaker, Professor, Course 305

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STEVEN E. BRUBAKER

Steven currently serves as  Director of Residential Programs for the Water Street Rescue Mission in Lancaster, PA.

Education

• M. Ed. in Counselor Education, Millersville University of PA

• B.S. In Bible with a professional emphasis in Christian Education, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

CEU's in Psychopharmacology, Mood Disorders, Black Mental Health Issues, Psychodrama, Managing Change, Working With the Young Adult Chronic Patient, Learning Disabilities, Addiction and Substance Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Hispanic Culture, Play Therapy for Abused Children, Evaluating and Treating Sexually Abused Children, Possibility Therapy with Adults Who Were Sexually Abused

Work Experience

Director of Residential Programs, Water Street Rescue Mission, Lancaster, PA, June 2002 - present

• Facilitated development of mission-wide core values and philosophy of ministry
• Supervised staff for women, children, and men’s ministry
• Served as interim director of the Lydia Center, a long-term program for women and children
• Mentored interns from local colleges
• Participated as a member of the core leadership team

Director of Education and Employment, City Rescue Mission, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2000 – June 2002

• Set-up and administered an adult learning center
• Developed a follow-up program for adults as they transitioned out of the mission
• Established a legal clinic with 15 attorneys in coordination with the Jacksonville Christian Legal Society
• Developed internet curricula for homeless as supervisor of a Univ. of North Florida Student Nurses’ Practicum
• Developed an Alumni Association and Mentoring protocol

Director of the Career & Life Learning Center, Water Street Rescue Mission, Lancaster, PA, Jan 1996 – Feb 2000

• Facilitated academic testing/assessment
• Initiated a mentoring program
• Established career training for potential employees and relationships with local employers
• Oversaw the learning and career center staff

Minister of Community Outreach, Grace E. C. Church, Lancaster, PA, Jan 1987 – Oct 1995

• Created programs for outreach and discipleship for men, women, and children in a multicultural neighborhood
• Wrote monthly newsletter for 550 neighbors, agency, and government officials
• Collaborated with other agencies/churches by receiving referrals from State & Local Probation and the DJ’s office
• Set-up and facilitated Hope for Recovery, a support group for addictions/abuse
• Taught seminars, studies, and retreats at both the congregational and community level

Client/Family Advocate, Mental Health Association of Lancaster County, Lancaster, PA, July 1987 – July 1989

• Performed advocacy duties for chronic mentally ill clients
• Wrote quarterly newsletter for Parents of SED children
• Initiated and facilitated support groups for PMS, Parents of SED kids, and manic depression
• Served on the State Mental Health Association hospital monitoring project
• Regularly visited state and local MH hospitals and agencies for the purposes of MH systems’ advocacy

Training and Leadership Experience

• Advisory Board Member, Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Lancaster, PA, Spring 2004 – present, via a County Commissioners’ Appointment
• Member, Homeless Task Force, School District of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA, 2002 - present
• Internet Course Instructor, ‘Human Resource Management,’ Rescue College, Association of Gospel Rescue Missions, Kansas City, MO, 2000 – present
• Chairperson, The Education and Employment Track, International Union of Gospel Missions, Kansas City, MO, 1998 – 1999
• Presenter, Eastern Regional Training Conference, IUGM, ‘Impacting the Community Through Education and Employment, Schroon Lake, NY, 1999
• Instructor, Adult Evening Institute, Lancaster Bible College, Spring 1996 – 2000 - Courses Taught: Philippians, The Holy Spirit and Self-esteem, Sexuality through the lens of Scripture, The Compassion of Christ, Apologetics and Cults
• Parent/Grandparent Instructor, Urban League of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA, 1991 – 1995
- Courses Taught: Healthy Relationships, Communication Skills, Self-respect, Responsibility
• Board Member, Mental Health Association of Lancaster County, Lancaster, PA, 1990 – 1995 -- Chair, Advocate Advisory Committee  - Board Secretary, 1991 – 1994
• Advisory Board, Bethany Christian Services, Lancaster, PA, 1989 – 1996  - Board Chair, 1993 – 1995
• Trainer, Rape Aid and Prevention, Lancaster, PA, 1988 – 1989 -  “Mental Health System Overview”
• Advisor, State Mental Health Hospital Monitoring Project, Mental Health Association of Pennsylvania, 1988 – 1989

 

Community Experience

 

• Parent Advisory Committee, Warwick Middle School, Lititz, PA, 2003 – 2004
• Chapel Speaker, Reading Phillies, 1996 – 1998
• Football Assistant Coach, Stevens State (JC) School of Technology, Lancaster, PA, 1996
• AIDS Prevention Coalition, Lancaster, PA, 1992 – 1993
• Member, Strategic Plan Action Team for Staff Development, School District of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA, 1991
• Trainer/Speaker, United Way, 1987 – 1989
• Short-term Missionary in Kenya, East Africa, Africa Inland Mission, NY, Summer 1986
• Board Member and Small Group Leader, Arch Street Center, Lancaster, PA, 1985 – 1991
• Counselor and Small Group Leader, Genesis Ministries, Hershey, PA, 1982 – 1983
• Big Brother, Big Brothers, Lancaster, PA, 1978 - 1984

 Personal

Steve lives in Lititz, PA and is married to Kerry, who also works at the Water Street Rescue Mission. They are the parents of two daughters, Hannah and Gabrielle – who volunteer in childcare and community ministries with the mission. His interests include: People, Racquetball, Tennis, Reading, Music, Film, and the Green Bay Packers.