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Jasmine Fernandez

Bronx,NY

Summary

Youth Development Specialist with a strong background in crisis intervention and behavior management. Successful in developing trust and executing programs that promote essential life skills among at-risk youth. Focused on creating supportive environments that enable youth to thrive. Adaptable professional with excellent communication abilities and a commitment to achieving organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Development Specialist

Good Shepherd Services
04.2023 - Current
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to help young people recognize and change bad habits.
  • Provided direct supervision and ensured the safety, accountability, and well-being of youth at all times.
  • Maintained accurate records, documentation, incident logs, and reports in compliance with agency policy.
  • Managed youth behavior using trauma-informed strategies and maintained structure and order in the residence.
  • Build positive and supportive relationships with the youth, staff members, encourage open communication, trust, and respect.
  • Implement and facilitate programs, plan and organize age appropriate activities, workshops, and programs that promote learning, socialization.

Youth Development Specialist

The Children's Village
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provided counseling and behavior support to at-risk youth exhibiting high-risk behaviors, including truancy and running away.
  • Accompanied youth to court hearings and probation-related appointments, supporting their legal and personal development.
  • Collaborated with case planners and social workers on permanency planning and transitioning youth into adulthood and independent living.
  • Monitored the physical and emotional well-being of youth, including vital signs, daily routines, and behavioral changes.
  • Assisted and coordinated medical appointments, educational activities, and community outings.
  • Promoted positive behavior through evidence-based strategies (e.g., reinforcement and behavior shaping) in a trauma-informed care environment.
  • Ensured safety by identifying and addressing unsafe practices or environments in compliance with agency protocols.
  • Maintained confidential records and communicated effectively across departments to support care plans.
  • Promoted a safe, structured, respectful and nurturing environment to encourage healthy decision-making and trust-building while serving as a positive role model for youth.

Postal carrier

US Post Office
05.2019 - 04.2023
  • Collect mail from letter boxes on specific routes both on foot and by vehicle.
  • Greeted customers and provided information on mail pick-up times, postal regulations, and delivery costs.
  • Operate various postal equipment.

Education

Associate -

Onondaga Community College
Syracuse
04.2017

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Patience and resilience
  • Crisis intervention
  • Behavior management
  • Trust building
  • Life skills development

Timeline

Youth Development Specialist

The Children's Village
01.2024 - 03.2025

Youth Development Specialist

Good Shepherd Services
04.2023 - Current

Postal carrier

US Post Office
05.2019 - 04.2023

Associate -

Onondaga Community College

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