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Caitlin Hicks

Bolingbrook,IL

Summary

Professional with experience in youth development, adept at fostering positive relationships and guiding young individuals through personal growth. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, active listening, and creating supportive environments. Reliable, empathetic, and driven to make meaningful impact. A passionate youth advocate dedicated to ensuring safety, support, guidance, communication, and fun for the youth.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Counselor

YMCA Child Development Center
08.2024 - Current
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
  • Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
  • Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
  • Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
  • Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.

Summer Camp Counselor

Bolingbrook Park District
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
  • Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
  • Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
  • Fostered a supportive and inclusive environment for all campers, promoting teamwork and respect among peers.
  • Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop creative solutions for behavioral issues, resulting in improved camper conduct.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution between campers when necessary, promoting healthy communication skills within the group dynamic.

Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club of Rockford
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided support and guidance to youth, helping them overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.
  • Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Rockford University
Rockford, IL
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Self-care strategies
  • Tactful communication
  • Youth Mentoring
  • Youth supervision
  • Youth Advocacy
  • Behavior Management
  • Youth guidance
  • Positive Reinforcement

Additional Information

I am trained to drive a 15 passenger van. During summer camp we would go on mini trips with the older kids and I would drive the van from camp to wherever the destination was (furthest distance was about 25 minutes). While working under the YMCA I would also drive the van transporting kids from the Y site to their school.

Timeline

Youth Counselor

YMCA Child Development Center
08.2024 - Current

Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club of Rockford
01.2024 - 05.2024

Summer Camp Counselor

Bolingbrook Park District
06.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Rockford University

High School Diploma -

Bolingbrook High School

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