Clay Adams
Upland,IN
Summary
A growth-minded helper who strives to get 1% better everyday. With experiences working with vulnerable populations in rural and urban settings, striving to love others through lifelong learning, strengthening families, and making consistent connections is paramount. A strong desire to mentor at-risk youth in prosocial behavior and lead them to improve their decision making skills and peer relationships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Support Specialist
Youth Opportunity Center
05.2023 - Current
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
Youth Director
CommUNITY Church
12.2020 - Current
- Led integration of youth into worship and other ministry areas at church and church events.
- Implemented bible study and faith and life issues and social responsibility topical studies to foster effective ministry for youth education.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 12 to 18 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
Resident Assistant
Taylor University
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Attended, participated, and contributed to weekly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Organized and hosted social events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community engagement.
Camp Counselor
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Orphans And Vulnerable Children
Taylor University
Upland, IN01.2024
Skills
- Implementing Client Care Plans
- Relationship Building
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Youth Programming
- Life Skills Development
Timeline
Youth Support Specialist
Youth Opportunity Center
05.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant
Taylor University
05.2022 - 05.2023
Camp Counselor
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Youth Director
CommUNITY Church
12.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Orphans And Vulnerable Children
Taylor University
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