Camerie Brooks-Henderson
Spencerport,NY
Summary
Dependable young lady offering a solid background in work based learning and program management. Accomplished in advancing organizational goals through skill-based volunteer engagement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Work Based-Family Specialist, Prevention:
Berkshire Farm Center And Services For Youth
03.2023 - Current
- Conducts assessment of youth's strengths and needs.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Conduct two face to face contacts, monthly; includes but not limited to: completing job applications, preparing for job interviews, check-ins at school, home visits., OCFS meetings, etc.
- Weekly groups which includes WOW Curriculum, job readiness, education goals, job goals, interviewing preparation, job fairs, company/college/ business tours, guest speakers, etc.
- Weekly check-ins with OCFS youth counselors.
- Weekly check-ins with school (teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, etc.)
- Face to face visits with youth in facility.
- Weekly check-ins with aftercare youth counselors, vocational workers and facility counselors.
- Check-ins with family/guardians as needed.
- Phone calls to facilities as available.
- Monthly paperwork which includes: face-to-face, phone, and group mentoring session notes for each youth, sign in sheets for each group, incentive forms for each active youth in the community, contact grids and monthly calendar for group lessons/activities.
- Complete monthly Work Base Learning Community Action Plan (WBL).
- Input notes into Evolv.
Teacher's Assistant
Urban Choice Charter School
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Work with teachers to plan and prepare for lessons.
- Reinforce lessons presented by teachers reviewing material one-on-one or in small groups.
- Preside over the class when the teacher is unable to perform the duties of classroom teacher due to illness or other conditions. That day’s lesson plans to be executed.
- Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior.
- Help teachers with recordkeeping and behavioral tracking methods such as tracking attendance and calculating grades, i-Ready, lunch counts, etc.
- Supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess and on field trips. Assist with student arrival and dismissal.
- Monitor student dress code and follow procedures to ensure that students are in dress code.
- Participate with the classroom teacher and parents of students during the Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- Support UCCS as needed during New York State Exams.
- Treat students and families respectfully and fairly. Share specific student concerns with the classroom teacher, behavioral support personnel and administration to proactively support the UCCS mission.
- Maintain confidentiality adhering to the staff handbook and school-wide expectations.
- Attend all professional development trainings.
- Accomplish all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
Lead Camp Counselor
Breaking All Barriers
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
Assistant Teacher
Boces No 1
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assist the classroom teacher by performing non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities individually, in small groups and/or test proctoring
- Assist with general supervision of students in a multitude of settings including, but not limited to classroom, hallways, lunchroom and playground
- Assist with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior through crisis intervention by implementing positive behavior management strategies or others supported by the program
- Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays
- Utilize own special skills and abilities by assisting the instructional program in such areas as arts, crafts, music, recreation, vocational or other similar subject areas – when requested/appropriate
- Assist students in traditional outdoor chlorinated pool
- Attend meetings, as necessary
- Escorting and/or walking with (in some cases running after) students in multiple settings such as in community-based activities, nature walks and school buildings
Vocational/Volunteer Coordinator
Florence Crittenton
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Conduct individual assessments to determine each client's job readiness, vocational and/or educational goals; counsel clients to help them understand social or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situation.
- Conduct individual and group training in areas of job preparation, job search, resume writing, employment skills, interviewing, money management and independent living skills.
- Work with clients to develop appropriate and measurable educational and vocational goals; monitor and motivate client progress towards those goals.
- Form relationships with and link clients to community resources for educational and vocational training; network with community businesses to develop job sites in multiple areas of vocational interest.
- Counsel clients regarding educational issues such as course or program selection, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, tutoring, scholarship opportunities and career planning.
- Transport clients to and from approved destinations as determined by team.
- Develop and implement in-house job placement programs to provide clients with vocational experience.
- Encourage clients to explore learning and volunteer opportunities and motivate them to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Coordinate regular agency-wide celebrations of client successes.
- Coordinate guest speakers to present at the agency to help reinforce topics such as work readiness and job retention, different career paths, life skills and money management.
- Use community resources to enhance vocational programming.
- Provide reports of client progress as requested.
- Assess agency need for volunteers and volunteer services which includes donations, contributions, individual and group volunteers.
- Request, receive, sort and acknowledge donations made to the agency; maintain efficient organization of all donation rooms.
- Recruit, screen, interview and place applicants for volunteer work, matching skills, interest and availability with agency needs.
- Design and post monthly activity, program and volunteer calendar.
- Maintain records and create and provide statistical reports of volunteer hours, activities and donations.
- Develop and update written job descriptions for volunteer positions.
- Act as liaison between volunteers and staff and Florence Crittenton Services Auxiliary.
- Attend staff and team meetings.
- Assist with special event coordination.
- Other duties as assigned.
Lead Camp Counselor
Breaking All Barriers
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Mediated conflicts between campers by deescalating the problem
- Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues
- Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival.
Teacher's Assistant
YMCA
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials
- Participated in lunch and playground duty to enforce rules outside classroom
- Monitored student behavior and reinforced rules to support order
- Communicated with lead teachers of several classrooms to maintain required adult to child ratios
- Assisted with daily classroom activities and routines
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
Intern
Center For Counseling and Rehabilitation Services
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention
- Gained complete knowledge of relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes and regulations to adhere to best practice standards for the professional practice of counseling
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills
- Participated in weekly clinical staffing meetings to improve client/therapist relationships
- Assisted with and reviewed treatment plans, discharge plans, and progress notes as deemed necessary to meet local managed care organizations expectations and licensed clinicians
- Participated in necessary trainings sessions to meet managed care organizations requirements.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Adullam Bible College
Gainesville, FL04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC12.2020
High School Diploma -
E.E Smith High School
Fayetteville, NC06.2016
Skills
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- Calm under pressure
- Culturally-sensitive
Certification
- Defensive Driver Training (2023)
- Distracted Driver Training (2023)
- Documenting Casework Contacts with Foster Children in CONNX (HSLC web) (2023)
- Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs (2023)
- Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment (2023)
- Motivational Interviewing SOP on Audio Recordings for Supervision and Training (2023)
- Motivational Interviewing- Communities of Learning (2023)
- Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment (2023)
- Human Trafficking/Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (2023)
- Cultural Competency and Humility Training
- Bystander Intervention Training (2023)
- See Something, Say Something (2023)
- Information Security Awareness Training (2023)
- Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace (2023)
- Microaggressions in the Workplace Training (2023)
- HIPAA Training (2023)
Affiliations
- Phi Alpha Honor Society
- Member National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Work Based-Family Specialist, Prevention:
Berkshire Farm Center And Services For Youth
03.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Urban Choice Charter School
08.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Camp Counselor
Breaking All Barriers
07.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Teacher
Boces No 1
03.2022 - 06.2022
Vocational/Volunteer Coordinator
Florence Crittenton
05.2020 - 09.2020
Lead Camp Counselor
Breaking All Barriers
07.2019 - 08.2019
Teacher's Assistant
YMCA
03.2018 - 05.2018
Intern
Center For Counseling and Rehabilitation Services
12.2015 - 03.2017
Master of Arts - Theology
Adullam Bible College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
North Carolina Central University
High School Diploma -
E.E Smith High School
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