James Walker
YAKIMA,Washington
Summary
Responsible and motivated individual ready to apply lived life experience in the workplace and community through youth sports and mentoring. Offers excellent abilities to relate and show empathy for at-risk youth. Helping the community and youth through mentorship programs, coaching and career and education pathways.
Mission: To give every youth a better chance at success and to build his community into a better environment where youth have outlets and opportunities to become successful and responsible adults.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Career Counselor
OIC of Washington
Yakima, Washington
08.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive career counseling services to individuals of all ages and levels of experience.
- Advised clients on the importance of continuing education in order to stay competitive in the job market.
- Offered support services such as referrals for additional assistance when needed.
- Encouraged ongoing self-development through goal setting activities.
Lead Youth Mentor
OIC of Washington
Yakima, WA
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided support to Juvenile Probation
- Attends courts and gives updates
- Provided guidance and support to youth mentees on a daily basis.
- Developed individual service plans with each mentee to set goals and objectives.
- Established positive relationships with mentors, parents, guardians, school personnel, and other stakeholders involved in the mentoring process.
- Identified resources available in the community that can be utilized by mentors and mentees.
- Developed creative activities that help engage at risk youth while also teaching valuable life skills.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Utilized social media sites to communicate upcoming initiatives with community.
- Monitored and provided assistance with such activities as homework, fitness and sports, art and literacy.
- Supported mentors through regular coaching sessions around best practices in working with young people.
- Provided guidance, support, and encouragement to at-risk youth.
- Organized recreational activities such as field trips and sports teams.
- Maintained records of progress on goals and objectives set by youth participants.
Education
GED -
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA11-2009
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Strong leadership
- Role Modeling
- Event Scheduling
- Team Training
- Program Leadership
- Recruitment
- Youth Advocacy
- Positive Reinforcement
- Team Collaboration
- Case Management
- Relationship Building
- Mentoring
- Peer Counseling
- Goal Planning
- Academic Assistance
Affiliations
- Youth Football Coach (Gridkids) SouthEast Saints youth football team
- Youth Basketball Coach (OIC)
- Lead Mentor (OIC)
- Black Male Youth Initiative (OIC) Mentor and Program Coordinator
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Career Counselor
OIC of Washington
08.2023 - Current
Lead Youth Mentor
OIC of Washington
04.2023 - 03.2024
GED -
Walla Walla Community College