Brian Alvarez
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Compassionate Youth Support Specialist dedicated to fostering positive behavior and personal growth. Developed recreational and volunteer opportunities in collaboration with community organizations, while monitoring progress through regular check-ins. Enhanced expertise in adolescent development and social work through continuous training, contributing to effective program evaluation and crisis intervention. Cultivated trusting relationships with families and community partners to facilitate group discussions and maintain thorough documentation.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Program Facilitator
Identity, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
01.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized support and guidance to youth, promoting positive behavior and personal growth.
- Partnered with community organizations to develop engaging recreational and volunteer opportunities for youth
- Provided guidance and support to high school students in academic, career, and personal development.
- Enhanced knowledge of adolescent development and social work through attendance at various seminars.
- Coordinated with team members to align session plans and delivery expectations.
- Facilitated group discussions and guided participants through agenda topics and activities.
- Built trusting relationships with families, staff, and community partners.
- Managed conflicts and crisis situations with professionalism and composure..
- Helped youth offenders or at-risk individuals improve abilities, behavior and emotional strength.
Crew Leader
Construction Specialties
Silver Spring, MD
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Performed daily tasks assigned by supervisor to ensure smooth operations. according to supervisor instructions
- Trained new crew members on proper safety protocols and job procedures to maintain a safe work environment
- Collaborated with team members to meet project goals on time, enhancing overall project success.
- Coordinated with project managers to prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively
- Followed blueprints and oral instructions to perform tasks accurately, contributing to project quality
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding daily tasks while maintaining a strong focus on quality craftsmanship
Youth Program Coordinator
Lead4Life, Inc.
Germantown, MD
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Recruited and enrolled youth participants through outreach, intake, and family communication.
- Coordinated Lead4Life youth program schedules, events, and daily activity planning.
- Facilitated mentoring sessions, group workshops, and life-skills discussions for teens.
- Collaborated with staff, volunteers, and community partners on youth support activities.
- Assisted with budget management to ensure financial objectives were met within allocated funds.
- Created monthly reports detailing program progress, successes, challenges and recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborated with community partners to create opportunities for mentoring or internships for participants.
- Analyzed data related to participant outcomes in order to measure success of the program.
- Trained new team members on tasks, expectations, and workplace safety.
- Prepared reports and communicated updates to leadership and team members.
- Managed confidential records in compliance with office retention policies.
- Updated file logs and tracking sheets to support daily record control.
- Prepared case notes, reports, and recommendations for probation and court staff.
- Coordinated services with families, schools, counselors, and community providers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
John F Kennedy High School
Silver Spring, MDSkills
- Community outreach
- Crisis intervention
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Behavioral health
- Case planning
- Substance abuse awareness
- Data tracking
- Mentoring programs
- Group facilitation
- First aid and CPR
- Budgeting and finance
- Creativity and innovation
- Mental health support
- Family assessment
- Professional boundaries
- Resilience building
- Coaching
- Youth mentoring
- Confidential records
- Problem solving
- Active listening
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Program Facilitator
Identity, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Crew Leader
Construction Specialties
01.2023 - 12.2024
Youth Program Coordinator
Lead4Life, Inc.
05.2020 - 02.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
John F Kennedy High School