AUDREY MCALLISTER
New York,NY
Summary
Youth development professional with history of creating and managing programs that support and inspire young individuals. Known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving positive outcomes through team efforts. Adaptable and reliable, with expertise in youth counseling and program facilitation, reflecting valued personality traits in this field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Tenant Association
New York, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Established communication channels between tenants and management for transparency.
- Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and tenant participation.
Associate Youth Development Specialist
Administration For Children Services
Bronx, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Supervise Admissions unit in Horizon Juvenile Facility
- Work in collaboration with MCCU to report census for the building and incidents
- Coordinate with OCFS staff to ensure that all OCFS sentenced youths are interviewed for placement immediately upon sentencing
- Coordinate with probation department for phone interviews for youth with pending family court cases
- Coordinate with medical, mental health and case management units to ensure proper documents are prepare for sentenced youths transport to OCFS
- Provide guidance and leadership to admissions staff
- Delegate task and ensure completion of assignments
- Ensure timesheets are submitted in a timely fashion
- Conduct individual conferences and team meetings
Associate Youth Development Specialist
New York City Administration For Children Services
New York, NY
12.2019 - 07.2024
- Oversee effective delivery of services consistent with NYC agency and New York State philosophy, policies, and state mandates
- Directly Supervise, mentor, and coach 10 Youth Development Specialists
- Respond and investigate significant incidents and collaborate with compliance teams on necessary measures to assure adequate response and oversight
- Ensure that mandated paperwork and record keeping remains in compliance with NYS reporting policies
- Collaborate closely with Division Director and Residential Leadership team
- Monitored youth activities and recreation to note interpersonal communication and mental health status.
- Hold one-on-one strategy sessions to examine mentee strengths and weaknesses and construct realistic milestone goals.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
- Tutored at-risk youth in academic subjects to improve performance and long-term prospects.
Youth Development Specialist
Administration for Children Services
New York, NY
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversee the engagement, facilitation, and support of enrolled youth in all day-to-day activities.
- Facilitate youth group meetings and programs within the residential units.
- Address conflicts with crisis intervention methods such as verbal de-escalation, reframing strategies, and physical de-escalation techniques.
- Maintained and submitted daily reports to describe interaction and activities.
- Monitor youth activities and recreation to note interpersonal communication and mental health status.
- Adhered to youth safety standards as established through organizational and regulatory mandates.
- Observe youth continuously to maintain safety and enforce facility rules.
- Inspect living areas and personal belongings regularly to detect and seize contraband.
- Coordinate secure and safe visitation between youth and personal contacts.
Young Adult Community Navigator
Center for Employment Opportunity
New York, NY
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Maintained relationships with parole and probation for recruitment
- Established relationships with Community Base Organizations in the Bronx area to manage to young adult enrollment outcomes
- Fostered meaningful relationships with the youth from ages 18-24 to keep their commitment and engagement in the program to achieve program milestone
- Maintained vendor data using Salesforce
- Helped to provide external services for the young adults utilizing partnerships with other community-based organizations
- Managed and processed all President's office invoices
- Collaborated with IT to troubleshoot and ensure efficient systems operations.
Education
No Degree -
Silberman Hunter College of Social Work
New York05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
New York, NY12-2022
Associates of Art - Law and Paralegal Studies
INTERBORO INSTITUTE
New York, NY06-2003
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Networking
- Community outreach
- Conflict Management
- Team Building
- Mental health awareness
- Positive youth development
Accomplishments
- Motivational Interviewing (2018), Distinguished Service Award Supporting Children and Families during COVID 19 (2020)
- Credit Counseling (The New School)
- Incredible Messenger Certificate (2018)
- Abbott House Certificate of Completion GPS/MAPP II (2017)
Timeline
Board Member
Tenant Association
11.2024 - Current
Associate Youth Development Specialist
Administration For Children Services
07.2024 - Current
Associate Youth Development Specialist
New York City Administration For Children Services
12.2019 - 07.2024
Youth Development Specialist
Administration for Children Services
02.2019 - 12.2019
Young Adult Community Navigator
Center for Employment Opportunity
01.2010 - 01.2019
Associates of Art - Law and Paralegal Studies
INTERBORO INSTITUTE
No Degree -
Silberman Hunter College of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE