Youth Development Professional experienced in mentoring and program coordination. Achieved positive outcomes by fostering relationships and facilitating educational workshops that promote personal growth. Focused on collaboration and adaptability to meet the needs of diverse youth populations.
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
1 Year 8 Months
Administration For Children’s Services (ACS) | 12.2024 - Current
Serve as a role model, mentor and guide
Provided mentorship and guidance to youth
Support youth in their efforts to develop new social, academic and vocational skills and interests
Addressed conflicts and managed youth behavior effectively including using de-escalation and restraint techniques as necessary
Handled conflict and youth behavior effectively through de-escalation and restraint techniques.
Facilitated youth development by supporting the acquisition of social, academic, and vocational skills and interests
Participated in training on relationship building on building healthy relationships with youth and crisis prevention and management
Childcare Assistant
1 Month
Summer Youth Employment Program | 07.2024 - 08.2024
Supported children with Autism in daily activities to foster development
Worked with kids with Autism while aiding with various tasks
Assisted them to eat and changed their diapers
Escorted the kids to field trips
Helped them advocate for their needs
Residential Aide
3 Months
Women in Need (WIN) | 03.2023 - 06.2023
Maintained secure, functional environment for residents, staff, visitors, and volunteers, ensuring safety and comfort for all
Welcomed new families, conducted orientation, and provided house rules to facilitate smooth transitions into the residence
Managed crises by determining necessary actions and informing appropriate staff of actions taken and required follow-up through log-book and written notes.
Used the computer to complete intakes and other reports on the CARES database
Security Guard
7 Months
City Safe Partners | 09.2020 - 04.2021
Observed surveillance cameras to identify suspicious behaviors and happenings, documenting incidents in reports.
Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of property and personnel.
Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential security breaches.
Responded promptly to emergency situations, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Lehman College | Bronx, NY | 06.2023
Associate in Science - Community Health
Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York, NY | 06.2021
Skills
Bilingual French English
Microsoft Office
Positive youth development
Crisis intervention
Language: Bilingual in French and English
Computer: Basic in Microsoft Word
Excel
and PowerPoint
Cultural competency
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
VNS Health - Visiting Nurse Service, Remote
Health Service Administration
Intern for Gender Affirmation Program February 2023 - May 2023
Communicated with community-based organizations
Reformatted spreadsheets to better reported on information
Organized, filed, and maintained paper and electronic file records
Managed special projects as needed
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
Administration For Children’s Services (ACS)
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Childcare Assistant
Summer Youth Employment Program
07.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Residential Aide
Women in Need (WIN)
03.2023 - 06.2023Read More
Security Guard
City Safe Partners
09.2020 - 04.2021Read More
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Associate in Science from Community Health
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Lehman College
Bachelor of Science from Health Services Administration
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