George White
Newark,DE
Summary
I have worked with Youth for over 26 years working with autistic and at-risk Youth. I am prompt with my attendance and dedicated to supporting Youth. I establish positive communication with youth to build a foundation to support and guide Youth. I have experience with youth teaching Life and Social skills, group and individual counseling, motivational speaking, behavior modification and daily life skills, mental health awareness, developing and maintaining dailet operations of Youth facility, maintaing safety and security in a facility. I have been a Supervior for over 5 years while supervising over 12 employees. Developing and identifying employees performance to guide employees to professional advancement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Specialist Supervisor
State of Delaware
Wilmington, DE
02.2000 - Current
- Coordinated with external agencies to facilitate access to community resources for youth.
- Assisted with homework and provided tutoring to support educational goals.
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
- Facilitated life skills training sessions, including financial literacy and job readiness.
- Monitored and reported on the maintenance and safety of facility to ensure a secure environment.
- Maintained detailed records of youths' progress, incidents, and daily activities.
- Utilized vehicles to transport youth to and from school, appointments and outings.
- Conducted assessments of adolescents in order to identify mental health issues or risk factors.
- Supported youths in the transition process from care to independent living or family reunification.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Established and maintained environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration and ethical behavior.
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
- Delivered individual counseling sessions focused on helping young people develop self-esteem and resilience.
- Facilitated group activities designed to teach life skills, such as communication, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Provided emotional support during times of distress or difficulty.
- Oversaw daily routines of youth in placement and delivered services related to basic human needs.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Completed formal and informal assessments to identify special needs.
- Achieved established program plan goals by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, court officials, and educators.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and challenges of youths in care.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress towards goals.
- Organized events that promoted healthy lifestyles among at-risk youths.
- Provided guidance and support to help young people make positive lifestyle choices.
- Conducted group sessions on topics such as substance abuse prevention and healthy relationships.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed on best care practices.
- Assisted in the development of transition plans for those transitioning out of residential care facilities.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured a safe environment for all youth.
- Verified implementation of lower-level interventions and assessed effectiveness to determine future requirements.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for dealing with difficult situations.
- Maintained cleanliness of youth facilities and rooms.
- Conducted conflict resolution sessions among youths to foster a positive living situation.
- Implemented individualized care plans to support emotional and behavioral growth.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
- Engaged in recreational activities with clients in order to build relationships and trust.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Monitored clients' progress in order to adjust treatment plans when necessary.
- Developed and implemented behavioral management strategies to promote positive outcomes.
- Mentored and supported young people through collaborative activities and social programs.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Encouraged completion of daily chores and personal hygiene practices.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to address challenging behaviors.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding all aspects of client information.
- Supported and encouraged academic performance to help youth achieve educational goals.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to address specific needs of youths.
- Created a safe environment where youth could express themselves freely without judgement or criticism.
- Transported clients to appointments or outings using agency vehicles when required.
- Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.
- Supervised volunteer personnel, delivering in-depth training and mentoring.
- Followed treatment guidelines and intervened in crisis situations.
- Assisted youths in developing personal goals and plans for future independence.
- Facilitated daily living skills workshops for youth in care.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delaware State University
Dover, DESkills
- Individualized planning
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Positive reinforcement
- Professional boundaries
- Mental health support
- First aid and CPR
- Group and individual sessions
- Facility patrolling
- Records maintenance
- Adolescent counseling
- Youth intake
- Recreational activities
- Youth interviewing
- Life skills instruction
- Rapport development
- Youth advocacy
- Activity implementation
- Youth supervision
- Records management
- Boundaries establishment
- Abuse identification
- Life skills teaching
- Behavior management
- Mandated reporting
Timeline
Youth Care Specialist Supervisor
State of Delaware
02.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Delaware State University