Brooklyn Stephens
Summary
Dynamic Family Intervention Specialist with Youth Villages, adept at crisis intervention and psychosocial evaluation. Successfully enhanced family stability through evidence-based practices, fostering improved relationships and self-sufficiency. Skilled in collaborative approaches and parenting education, I empower families to navigate challenges effectively, ensuring children's well-being and academic success.
Developed exceptional skills in conflict resolution and family support within challenging and dynamic environment. Adept at utilizing effective communication and mediation techniques to foster positive outcomes. Seeking to transition in the school based field with transferable skills to contribute meaningfully in new role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
05.2022 - Current
- Reduced instances of child removal from homes by providing stability-focused interventions for at-risk families.
- Built trust with resistant clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental engagement, ultimately increasing participation in interventions.
- Educated parents on effective parenting strategies, leading to improved parent-child relationships and reduced conflict.
- Provided crisis intervention services to de-escalate tense situations within families and prevent further harm or conflict.
- Served as a liaison between families and schools, ensuring effective communication for children''s academic and social success.
- Improved family relationships by conducting comprehensive assessments and identifying root issues.
- Designed creative therapeutic activities that encouraged self-expression for both children and adults within the family unit.
- Monitored progress of families through regular check-ins and evaluations, adjusting intervention plans accordingly for optimal results.
- Promoted self-sufficiency in families by teaching problem-solving skills and empowering them to address future challenges with confidence.
- Advocated for children''s well-being in court proceedings, ensuring their best interests were represented during custody disputes or other legal matters.
- Coordinated with community organizations to connect families with additional support services and resources as needed.
- Offered mentorship and guidance to new Family Intervention Specialists, sharing best practices and lessons learned from prior experience.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, contributing to accurate reporting of program outcomes and efficacy measures.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in all interventions to ensure the highest possible success rates for lasting change in family dynamics.
- Conducted ongoing professional development activities to stay current on latest trends and research in family therapy approaches.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify their goals, strengths, and areas for improvement within family dynamics.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Social Work Concentration
Tennesse Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2021
Skills
- Psychosocial evaluation
- Multicultural competence
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mental health assessment
- Behavior modification
- Child development
- Individual counseling
- Collaborative approach
- Crisis intervention
- Data collection
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Professional ethics
- Parenting education
- Progress monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Special education
Timeline
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Social Work Concentration
Tennesse Technological University
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