Derrick Green
Southampton,New Jersey
Summary
Youth Prevention Specialist with proven expertise in coordinating effective prevention programs and establishing safe environments for youth. Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships within communities, enhancing support for at-risk populations. Strong communication and crisis intervention skills utilized to connect with diverse youth, resulting in increased community engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Prevention Consultant
Legacy Treatment Services
Marlton, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Provided individuals and families with information and resources to connect with available programs.
- Planned and managed different community meetings, public forums and outreach events.
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term case management initiatives to improve client programs.
- Served in various leadership roles to plan and manage community initiatives.
- Developed and implemented programs to fill different community needs.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Coached students on making decisions on colleges and career choices.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Collaborated with client and clinician to develop and support goals and clinical treatment plan.
- Answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on advocacy services.
Career Specialist
Bancroft Neurohealth
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
- Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background.
- Maintained case files and documented actions.
- Traveled to work locations to provide hands-on training, direct supervision and support to participants.
- Guided clients in learning to complete job tasks to develop motivation and skills.
- Engaged individuals receiving support through coaching, feedback and skills development exercises.
- Assisted participants in achieving highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.
One to One Paraprofessional
New Brunswick High School
New Brunswick, NJ
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
Recreational Coordinator
Youth Services System Play S.A.F.E
Brunswick, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted recreational activities to teach decision-making, improve physical fitness and offer leisure options
- Implemented and maintained continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and growth
- Planned and promoted variety of activities and events for various age and special interest groups
- Helped team complete assignments to meet goals
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
- Adapted instructional methods and materials to meet varying needs, abilities and interests
- Developed standardized policies for employee dress codes, behavior and other factors
- Demonstrated safe and effective use of sports and training equipment to minimize injuries
- Advised students on team and academic matters to keep athletes compliant with program requirements
- Taught players rules and strategies to improve performance
- Used good judgment to help solve problems
- Worked well with different people to address challenges and solve problems collaboratively.
Youth Mentor Team Leader
Takoma Academy
Takoma Park, MD
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Aided mentees in learning to identify anger and aggressive behavior triggers
- Shared learning and practices leading to personal improvement and acquisition of life skills
- Adhered to youth safety standards as established through organizational and regulatory mandates
- Maintained and submitted daily reports to describe interaction and activities
- Held one-on-one strategy sessions to examine mentee strengths and weaknesses and construct realistic milestone goals
- Monitored youth activities and recreation to note interpersonal communication and mental health status
- Developed individual service plans for participants and coordinated with care delivery team
- Referred individuals to wide range of public and private agencies based on individual needs to obtain necessary assistance
- Worked with clients to identify their specific issues potential support options.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Morehouse College
Skills
- Data gathering
- Progress monitoring
- Social and emotional health
- Identifying abuse
- Crisis intervention
- Academic support
- Group and individual counseling
- Prepare reports
- Test software
- Organization Analytical thinking
- Verbal communication
- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving
- Emotional support
- Teamwork Coordination
Languages
Timeline
Prevention Consultant
Legacy Treatment Services
11.2023 - Current
Career Specialist
Bancroft Neurohealth
11.2021 - 11.2023
Recreational Coordinator
Youth Services System Play S.A.F.E
06.2021 - 08.2021
One to One Paraprofessional
New Brunswick High School
08.2019 - 10.2021
Youth Mentor Team Leader
Takoma Academy
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Morehouse College