Adrian Acosta
Schertz,TX
Summary
Dedicated Youth Advocate with proven expertise in enhancing engagement and optimizing team productivity. Experience at Deployed Services includes developing training initiatives and service plans that foster supportive environments. Proficient in Adobe tools and skilled in trainer coaching, effectively combining technical abilities with compassion in care delivery. Career goal focuses on further advancing youth development programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Professional
Compass Connections
San Antonio, Texas
11.2024 - Current
- Supervised youth
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured a safe environment for all youth.
- Supported youths in the transition process from care to independent living or family reunification.
Case Aide
Deployed Services
Greensboro, NC
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Enhanced client experience by providing comprehensive case management support services.
- Streamlined documentation processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in case recording.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized service plans for clients.
- Assisted case managers with coordinating necessary resources, resulting in timely service provision.
- Maintained up-to-date client records, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of progress and outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, prioritizing interventions and services accordingly.
- Participated in staff meetings to review cases, share updates, and discuss strategies for successful outcomes.
- Managed caseload efficiently through time-management skills and task prioritization techniques.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on case activities for supervisor review and analysis.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive client information in accordance with agency policies and legal requirements.
Youth Care Coach Trainer
Deployed Services
Greensboro, NC
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
Youth Care Worker
Deployed Services
Greensboro, NC
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervising and protecting the well being of unaccompanied minors.
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to foster positive growth and change in troubled youths.
- Assisted with daily living skills training, supporting self-sufficiency among program participants.
Youth Care and Support Worker
Deployed Services
Carrizo Springs, TX
10.2023 - 11.2023
- I went on a contract of one month to support the opening of the new Dimmit ICF.
- Improved youth engagement by developing and implementing interactive activities tailored to their interests and needs.
- Enhanced the emotional well-being of youths by providing a safe and supportive environment for them to express themselves.
Dispatch Supervisor
Reyno Car Service
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Mentored, trained and managed team of 6 employees and offered insight and direction, helping boost overall performance
- And i also called members for confirmation
- I handle most of the work along my co-workers
- Supervised driver dispatching, route planning and vehicle tracking for over 35 drivers.
Daycare Worker
Daycare Works
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs andrestrictions
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
Truck Loader
Pena Goods
New York
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for routes
- Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses
- Filled in and organized partial pallets
- Maximized truck space by loading mechart
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Education
High School Diploma -
School For Energy And Technology
Bronx, NY01.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Bronx Community College Of The City University Of New York
Bronx, NYSkills
- Training Initiatives
- Trainer coaching
- Youth advocacy
- Shelter arrangements
- Client intakes
- Excel expert
- Word document expert
- Adobe expert
- UC Portal expert
- Web EOC Expert
Accomplishments
- Full Professional
- Spanish:
- Native/ Bilingual
- English
Certification
- Certified Youth care worker, Deployed Services - (01.25.2024)
Timeline
Youth Care Professional
Compass Connections
11.2024 - Current
Case Aide
Deployed Services
02.2024 - 06.2024
Youth Care and Support Worker
Deployed Services
10.2023 - 11.2023
Youth Care Coach Trainer
Deployed Services
08.2023 - 02.2024
Youth Care Worker
Deployed Services
03.2023 - 02.2024
Dispatch Supervisor
Reyno Car Service
11.2018 - 02.2023
Daycare Worker
Daycare Works
02.2016 - 12.2017
Truck Loader
Pena Goods
02.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
School For Energy And Technology
Some College (No Degree) -
Bronx Community College Of The City University Of New York