Craig Prince II
Mental Health.Advocate
San Diego
Summary
Diligent, patient, and empathetic professional bringing over five years of excellence in diverse people-centric positions with a drive to support personal growth and development; excels at connecting with young minds and sparking conversations that instigate positive thinking and inspire creativity. Out-of-the-box thinker with expertise in engaging youth and analyzing behaviors while managing high-stress situations with composure and poise. Passionate about the cause of saving lives and supporting individuals in their journey to discover, accept, and love themselves; thrives in fast-paced environments that require commitment, focus and vigilance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Care Worker II
Polinsky Childrens Center (San Diego County)
12.2024 - Current
- Provide care, supervision, and behavioral support for children in a trauma-informed setting. As well as helping to address emotional dysregulation and trauma-related behaviors in complex youth cases.
Night Coach Counselor
San Pasqual Academy
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Ensuring 24/7 safety of foster youth, monitoring student behaviors, and cultivating a supportive environment conducive to growth.
- Participating in educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities and collaborating with staff to support the goals of each student's treatment plan
Direct Support Professional
SEVITA Health
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Cultivating meaningful relationships with individuals with diverse needs, making decisions in the best interest of participants.
- Supporting individuals in achieving developmental goals, including budgeting, exercise routines, and nutritional needs while promoting holistic well-being
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Securing premises by patrolling, answering alarms, and investigating breaches; following up on disturbances and collaborating with the law enforcement to manage crisis
Case Manager Worker
Preston Small Family Home
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Analyzed the behavior of troubled teenagers and employed various strategies to earn their trust; strived to support them in overcoming their behavioral and development issues
Case Management Worker - Team Lead
Corestaff (Maximus)
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with the supervisor to manage team cases, acted as a subject matter on UI cases and analyzed case files for discrepancies; examined claim information and assessed eligibility requirements
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire, United States 01.2023 - Current
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Engaged listening
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Active listening skills
- Problem Resolution
- Youth Counseling
- Establishing client rapport
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Residential Care Worker II
Polinsky Childrens Center (San Diego County)
12.2024 - Current
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
01-2024
Night Coach Counselor
San Pasqual Academy
01.2024 - 09.2024
Direct Support Professional
SEVITA Health
12.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2023 - Current
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security
10.2022 - 01.2024
Case Manager Worker
Preston Small Family Home
06.2022 - 03.2023
Case Management Worker - Team Lead
Corestaff (Maximus)
01.2022 - 10.2022
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