Amir Nave
Edison
Summary
Youth services professional, counselor, and coach with extensive experience in behavioral health, juvenile justice, and athletic leadership. Former college football team captain with proven strengths in supervision, mentorship, crisis intervention, and program support. Recognized for building structured, accountable environments that foster growth, discipline, and positive outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Basketball Coach
NJ Wizards
10.2021 - Current
Coach and mentor high school athletes, emphasizing skill development, discipline, leadership, and accountability on and off the court.
Behavioral Residential Counselor
Legacy Treatment Services, Resident Safety
04.2021 - Current
Provide direct supervision and support to youth in a residential behavioral health setting. Manage behaviors, support emotional regulation, and maintain accurate documentation.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Middlesex County Corrections
06.2022 - 10.2023
Supervise juvenile residents to ensure safety, structure and compliance. De-escalate conflicts,manage incidents, and promote accountability and rehabilitation.
Residential Counselor
Edison Job Corps
07.2021 - 06.2022
Supported youth with daily routines, life skills and behavioral expectations in a structured residential environment.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2019 - 02.2021
Provided one-on-one and classroom support to students with developmental and behavioral needs, reinforcing learning objectives and behavior plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kings College
Wilkes-Barre, PA05-2017
High School Diploma -
Piscataway High School
Piscataway, NJ06-2013
Skills
Youth supervision
Behavioral Management
Crisis Intervention
Coaching & Mentorship
Staff Collaboration
Documentation and Compliance
Conflict Resolution
Program Support
Leadership Development
Websites
Timeline
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Middlesex County Corrections
06.2022 - 10.2023
Basketball Coach
NJ Wizards
10.2021 - Current
Residential Counselor
Edison Job Corps
07.2021 - 06.2022
Behavioral Residential Counselor
Legacy Treatment Services, Resident Safety
04.2021 - Current
Instructional Paraprofessional
Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kings College
High School Diploma -
Piscataway High School