Jay Bennett
youth care worker
Indianola,IA
Summary
Dynamic Youth Care Worker with a proven track record at Ellipsis, skilled in behavior management and youth advocacy. Developed tailored care plans and facilitated impactful group sessions, enhancing emotional development. Recognized for fostering teamwork and collaboration, while ensuring compliance with mandated reporting and trauma-informed care practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Ellipsis
09.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific needs and behavioral challenges of youth.
- Facilitated daily activities and group sessions to promote social skills and emotional development.
- Monitored and documented behavior changes, ensuring accurate reporting for treatment assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective intervention strategies for at-risk youth.
- CPR CPI and Medication certified
Installer
Storey Kenworthy
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Installed office furniture and equipment efficiently, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to prepare installation schedules and coordinate site logistics.
- Trained new installers on best practices for assembly and installation techniques.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed installations, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
- Installation of Architectural walls
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
Installer
Triplett Office Essentials
04.2004 - 02.2018
- Installed and configured office equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and user satisfaction.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues, improving service response times and customer experience.
- Trained new team members on installation procedures and equipment usage to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with clients to assess needs, providing tailored solutions for office setups and installations.
- Streamlined installation processes by implementing best practices, resulting in more efficient project completion.
- Led cross-functional teams during large-scale installations, coordinating logistics and ensuring timely delivery of services.
Education
GED -
Lincoln High
Des Moines, IASkills
- Youth supervision
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Behavior management
- Self-care techniques
- Recreational activities
- Mandated reporting
- Youth advocacy
- Child development
- Boundaries establishment
- Abuse identification
- Life skills teaching
- Substance abuse awareness
- Rapport development
- Foster care youth
- Trauma informed care framework
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Ellipsis
09.2022 - Current
Installer
Storey Kenworthy
03.2018 - 09.2022
Installer
Triplett Office Essentials
04.2004 - 02.2018
GED -
Lincoln High