Felise McGee
Matteson,Illinois
Summary
Caring Youth Development Specialist dedicated to aiding youth community members.10 years of assisting career, educational and social development of young people. Works with students of diverse backgrounds and histories. Encourages achievement among future community leaders. Focused on providing highest quality services to youths of all communities. Exceptional communication skills. Over 15 years of experience designing and implementing youth development services. Offering comprehensive career and social development resources for individuals and groups.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
Cook County Juvenile Detention Center
01.2014 - Current
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Developed individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors.
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Guided youths through admission and orientation tasks to speed up enrollment processes.
- Accommodated youths with academic and vocational trainings to deliver information on future career opportunities.
Mental Health Specialist
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
10.2006 - 06.2011
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Created and administered group [Type] psycho-education programs to provide life skills, family support and community integration services to patients.
Residential Treatment Specialist
LawrenceHall VicesSer
11.2008 - 01.2010
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Chicago, IL06.2013
Skills
- Defensive Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Legal Transcripts
- Emotional Support
- Safety Requirements
- Community Involvement
- Dietary Needs
- Group Dynamics
- Educational Settings
- Group Sessions
- Document Coordination
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Active Listening
- Behavior Redirection
Affiliations
Partnership to end homelessness
CESO Casemanagement
Substance Abuse Prevention
Hiv and Aids prevention
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
Cook County Juvenile Detention Center
01.2014 - Current
Residential Treatment Specialist
LawrenceHall VicesSer
11.2008 - 01.2010
Mental Health Specialist
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
10.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
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