Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Florentino Medina

Ovid,Michigan

Summary

Accomplished Youth Care Worker with expertise in crisis intervention and effective behavior management, honed at Clinton County Juvenile Court. Demonstrated ability to enhance safety and emotional well-being through individualized support, Verbal De Escalation and Handle With Care training. Proven track record in client information documentation and conflict resolution, ensuring a secure environment for high-risk youth populations.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Care Worker

Clinton County Juvenile Court
05.2016 - 03.2023
  • Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
  • Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records for the courts.
  • Led emergency response efforts during crises, ensuring safety and well-being of all youth in facility.
  • Trained Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
  • Promoted emotional well-being by providing individualized support and counseling to address personal challenges faced by each youth.
  • Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing urgent concerns promptly while maintaining safety for all involved parties.

Youth Service Worker

Turning Point Youth Center
05.2010 - 07.2015
  • Oversaw daily operations and staff performance, ensuring adherence to company standards.
  • Trained and mentored team members, enhancing skill levels and operational efficiency.
  • Supported crisis intervention efforts by providing immediate assistance and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for youth during activities and events.
  • Conducted thorough intake assessments upon enrollment into programs or services, establishing baseline information for ongoing monitoring purposes.
  • Trained Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records and given to the court.

Process Specialist

Lear Corporation
03.1992 - 05.2006
  • Inspected final product before shipping
  • Inspected final product before leaving the final line
  • Assembled manuel and automatic seat tracks


Education

Bachelors - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Associate - Criminal Justice

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
06-1996

High School Diploma -

Ovid-Elsie High School
Elsie, MI
05-1992

Skills

  • Youth supervision
  • Effective behavior management
  • Wellness strategies
  • Identification of high-risk populations
  • Client information documentation
  • Detail-oriented
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Effective conflict resolution

Timeline

Youth Care Worker

Clinton County Juvenile Court
05.2016 - 03.2023

Youth Service Worker

Turning Point Youth Center
05.2010 - 07.2015

Process Specialist

Lear Corporation
03.1992 - 05.2006

Bachelors - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University

Associate - Criminal Justice

Lansing Community College

High School Diploma -

Ovid-Elsie High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Florentino Medina