Da'Mon Walker
East Saint Louis,IL
Summary
Compassionate Youth Care Worker with 2-year background working with children and as companion in order to prevent risky behaviors. Adept at preparing, completing daily accurate reports and implementing various behavior modification techniques. Communicative and reliable with commitment to fostering environment which facilitates learning and behavioral management of youth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Transitional Center Inc.
Cahokia Heights , Illinois
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized plans to meet the needs of youth in care.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Assisted in developing and implementing behavior management strategies with youth in care.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Participated in meetings with other staff members to discuss client progress, treatment plans, and goals.
- Monitored the physical environment to ensure safety of clients and staff.
- Facilitated group activities that promote socialization skills among youth in care.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.
Cook
Burger King
St. Louis
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Canvasser
CADC
Belleville
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented canvassing strategies to generate support for a political campaign.
- Conducted door-to-door outreach in assigned neighborhoods.
- Gathered data from constituents regarding their opinions of the candidate.
- Identified target areas for canvassing efforts based on demographic information.
- Compiled lists of potential voters through research and public records databases.
Porter/Maintenance/Stocking
Schnucks
Cahokia
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with their needs.
- Assisted in unloading merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Stocked shelves and rotated inventory to ensure freshness of products.
- Loaded customer orders into vehicles for transport.
- Cleaned and maintained the store, including dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and restroom maintenance.
- Prepared outgoing shipments by packing items according to company guidelines.
Cleaner/Janitor
Harrisburg General Stores Warehouse
Harrisburg
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
Education
GED -
05.2018
Skills
- Retail
- Canvassing
- Custodial experience (4 years)
- Maintenance
- Life Skills Instruction
- Merchandising
- Warehouse Management
- Youth Advocacy
- Educational Support
- Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child Development
- Youth supervision
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Assessments
- Warehouse associate, Highly Proficient, 12/01/21
- Retail customer service, Completed, 01/01/22
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 12/01/21
- Cleaner fit, Familiar, 01/01/22
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Transitional Center Inc.
04.2022 - 05.2024
Cook
Burger King
01.2022 - 02.2022
Canvasser
CADC
10.2021 - 12.2021
Porter/Maintenance/Stocking
Schnucks
09.2021 - 10.2021
Cleaner/Janitor
Harrisburg General Stores Warehouse
12.2018 - 02.2021