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Work History
Education
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Certification
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JAQUA PATTERSON

Bronx,NY

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Credible Messenger professional with a strong background in violence prevention, youth development, and community engagement. Proven ability to build trust, foster positive change, and support high risk individuals through mentorship and advocacy. Recently earned an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology, bringing hands on technical expertise, mechanical knowledge, and a commitment to safety and precision to every environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outreach Worker

BronxConnect Release The Grip (RTG)
09.2021 - Current
  • Maintain a case-load of 10-15 high risk participants.
  • Mentor at risk youth, encouraging positive life changes and ways to cope with life stressors and trauma.
  • Assess participants for basic needs.
  • Work closely with Violence Interrupters to identify youth who are involved in high risk activities.
  • Research cause of shootings/killings to assist in mediations.

Violence Interrupter

BronxConnect Release The Grip (RTG)
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Conducted violence interruptions within the catchment area.
  • Provided crisis interventions and conflict resolution to targeted populations.
  • Facilitated youth development workshops.
  • Supervised prosocial group activities.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with funders and community stakeholders.

Mentor Advocate/Case Manager

BronxConnect Alternative to Detention (ATD) & Advocate Intervene Mentor (AIM)
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Interacted with family and criminal court
  • Interacted with Probation Officers
  • Facilitated anger management and life skills workshops with court involved youth
  • Assisted court advocacy
  • Completed court reports
  • Interacted with ATD and AIM youth to complete program
  • Organized activities for ATD and AIM youth

Education

HSE Diploma -

The Bronx Youth Center
05-2018

Associate's Degree -

Bronx Community College
05-2025

Skills

  • Collaborative and Oriented Team Player
  • Emotionally Intelligent with Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Experienced Mentor and Youth Advocate
  • Expertise in Violence Prevention and Intervention Strategies
  • Strategic Community Engagement and Relationship Building
  • Skilled Outreach Planning and Execution
  • Accurate Data Collecting and Reporting
  • Effective in Developing Trust with High Risk Individuals

Certification

Adult, Child and Infant CPR Certified

MAYSI-2

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Anti Harassments and Anti Bullying

SOAP Method for Case Notes

Substance Use/Abuse





Timeline

Outreach Worker

BronxConnect Release The Grip (RTG)
09.2021 - Current

Violence Interrupter

BronxConnect Release The Grip (RTG)
06.2019 - 09.2021

Mentor Advocate/Case Manager

BronxConnect Alternative to Detention (ATD) & Advocate Intervene Mentor (AIM)
03.2017 - 06.2019

HSE Diploma -

The Bronx Youth Center

Associate's Degree -

Bronx Community College

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