Ebony Mclarty
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate youth support professional with 10+ years in education, residential care, and child welfare settings. Skilled in case note documentation, youth assessment, behavior monitoring, and crisis intervention.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
direct support youth specialist 3
hillside children's center
Rochester, New York
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Monitored behavior and reinforced positive coping skills to foster youth resilience during shift coverage.
- Supported youth through daily routines in children’s center residential programs.
- Coordinated health care, mental health counseling, and tutoring services to enhance youth support.
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities to build students' abilities.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and guardians, community resources and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the youth.
- Built strong relationships with families through home visits and outreach efforts, promoting engagement in youth development.
- Provided constructive feedback to youth on their behaviors and responses during sessions. on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
- Communicated with supervisors, counselors, and family members about youth needs.
- Completed formal and informal assessments to identify special needs.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through surveys or interviews with participants.
- Followed treatment guidelines and intervened in crisis situations.
- Ensured youth safety by monitoring their activities and environment within the facility. and secure at the facility and in public.
Quality Control Inspector
Career Start
Rochester, New York
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Inspected products for defects using Career Start quality standards.
- Verified measurements to maintain quality control standards., finishes, and labels against work instructions.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Tested finished goods for quality assurance prior to shipment. prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports, logs, and summarizing data for a quality database.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and documented inspection results.
- Separated defective items from approved inventory.
- Reported nonconforming materials to supervisors for review.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Adjusted and calibrated inspection tools to ensure precise measurements before daily quality checks.
- Followed safety procedures during line inspections.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
CIM
lifetime assistance
Rochester, New York
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed daily operations and coordinated team schedules for an employer.
- Monitored staff performance and resolved issues to maintain service quality.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Developed strategies to boost customer satisfaction and foster loyalty.
- Coached and mentored team members to enhance job performance and skill development.
- Trained new staff on company policies and service standards.
- Communicated updates with supervisors and team members.
- Prepared notes, records, and meeting materials for management.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Delegated tasks to team members according to their strengths, to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Assessed team members' skill sets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Respite Worker
School Of The Holy Childhood
Rochester, New York
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided respite support for students with developmental disabilities at specialized school setting
- Assisted students with personal care, feeding, and mobility needs during school routines
- Monitored student safety during transitions, lunch periods, and recreation time
- Supported classroom staff with behavior guidance and calm redirection during activities
- Encouraged participation in daily living tasks and structured learning activities
- Documented student needs, responses, and care concerns for school team communication
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
Job Coach
School Of The Holy Childhood
Rochester, New York
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Coached clients on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations.
- Coached Holy Childhood students on workplace routines and job expectations.
- Supported students during job placements with prompting and supervision.
- Guided students in communication, safety, and appropriate workplace behavior.
- Motivated students to develop independence, focus, and work habits for workplace success.
- Engaged individuals receiving support through coaching, feedback and skills development exercises.
- Modeled task steps for students in a classroom and community settings.
- Supported participants in reaching optimal levels of independent functioning during service delivery.
- Worked with staff to develop, monitor and resolve skills training or vocational issues.
Teaching Assistant
Rochester City School District
Rochester, New York
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Supported students in mastering learning concepts through targeted one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Reinforced reading, math, and writing skills in small groups.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and instructional materials.
- Supervised students during class, transitions, and school activities.
- Motivated students to engage actively in their learning process, fostering independence and critical thinking.
- Helped implement individualized supports for diverse student needs.
- Communicated student concerns and progress with teachers and staff.
- Promoted a positive educational environment by applying gentle discipline techniques and reinforcing student achievements.
- Supported classroom instruction within Rochester City School District learning environments.
Before and After School Care Assistant
rcsd after school program
Rochester, New York
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Ensured student safety across classrooms, hallways, and playgrounds by monitoring activities and enforcing safety protocols.
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Resolved challenging student behaviors by applying effective problem-solving skills, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Assisted children with homework, reading, and quiet study time
- Prepared snacks and organized daily care room activities
- Coordinated check-in and check-out processes for program attendance, maintaining accurate records to support student tracking.
- Communicated with staff, families, and school personnel about student needs
- Maintained clean, organized spaces for RCSD after school program support
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05-2014
Skills
- Youth evaluations
- Crisis management
- Behavior tracking
- Treatment documentation
- Case documentation
- Child welfare
- Youth support
- Emergency response
- Behavior guidance
- Family engagement
- Residential care
- Activity planning
- Communication strategies
- Conflict management
- Teamwork
- Suicide prevention
Affiliations
- volunteer work- feed the village ..a call on community to make sure everyone eats
- volunteer work-citizen action- community organizations that supports our local neighborhoods functionality
- created successful girl clubs in three different schools supporting our young ladies growth and development
Timeline
direct support youth specialist 3
hillside children's center
03.2026 - 05.2026
Quality Control Inspector
Career Start
10.2025 - 02.2026
CIM
lifetime assistance
01.2025 - 10.2025
Respite Worker
School Of The Holy Childhood
11.2022 - 01.2024
Job Coach
School Of The Holy Childhood
08.2022 - 01.2024
Before and After School Care Assistant
rcsd after school program
10.2016 - 06.2017
Teaching Assistant
Rochester City School District
08.2015 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Monroe Community College