Youth Development Specialist
Boys and Girls Club of the Valley
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained documentation and records of training activities and group events.
- Led group discussions promoting critical thinking skills, empowering youth to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Accommodated youths with academic and vocational trainings to deliver information on future career opportunities.
- Boosted youth engagement by incorporating experiential learning and interactive activities into curriculum.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers through effective communication strategies that fostered mutual understanding and respect.
- Developed strong relationships with youth, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged personal growth and goal achievement.
- Mentored participants in developing essential life skills such as time management, budgeting, decision-making abilities.
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.