Cierra Charleston
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Focused experienced professional delivers consistent and professional work for every assignment. Offers 2+ years in Social Work industry environments and top-notch abilities in communication, teamwork/team building and being dedicated to my work and responsibilities. Trained in TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention), and CPR. I am also a mandated reporter in the state of illinois. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. seeking to fulfill and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Worker
One Hope United
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among program participants, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding within the group setting.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing urgent concerns promptly while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Assisted with daily living skills training, supporting self-sufficiency among program participants.
- Ensured proper medication administration for individuals under my care according to doctors'' orders.
- Assisted in proper evacuation of youth during emergency situations such as inclement weather.
- Established clear expectations for behavior within the residential facility, reinforcing accountability among youths in our care.
- Promoted emotional well-being by providing individualized support and counseling to address personal challenges faced by each youth.
- Provided academic support during homework hours helping students stay on track academically.
- Led weekly group therapy sessions focusing on topics such as anger management, coping strategies, relationship building, and self-esteem enhancement.
- Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL12.2022
Skills
- Youth supervision
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Behavior Management
- Self-Care Techniques
- Youth Advocacy
- Mandated reporting
- Child Development
- Abuse Identification
- Mental Health Support
- Life Skills Teaching
Certification
CPR certified.
Mandated reporter in the state of Illinois.
Trained in TCI (Therapeutic crisis intervention)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
One Hope United
05.2023 - 03.2024
Associate of Arts - Social Work
College of Lake County