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Jel'von Holt

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dynamic Youth Support Specialist with proven expertise in crisis intervention and case management at Diaspora Community Services. Adept at fostering positive relationships and advocating for client needs, while maintaining meticulous documentation. Committed to enhancing community outreach and collaboration, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Support Specialist

Diaspora Community Services
06.2022 - Current
  • Ensure shift coverage while overseeing and supporting residential clients
  • Established a safe and orderly environment by enforcing program rules and procedures.
    Guided clients in developing daily living skills and self-care practices.
  • Implement curfew regulation and conduct consistent facility rounds, including hourly inspections
  • Maintain safety and organization of participants' living quarters.
  • Interact with participants to share information, provide supplies, conduct intakes, and facilitate interventions as necessary.
  • Address emergencies by coordinating with relevant staff and supervisors, engaging with police, fire, and medical personnel as necessary.
  • Document and submit all incident reports, including comprehensive details of incidents and identification of first responders.
  • Ensure effective communication of priority information to all necessary staff and shifts.
  • Handled incoming residential site calls with professionalism and courtesy.
    Delivered timely and accurate messages to relevant parties.
    Supplied detailed information about available services upon request.
  • Complete designated shift-specific tasks.

Caregiver

Concepts of Independence
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assess medical needs
  • Assist with basic needs
  • Prepare meals
  • Provide companionship
  • Assist with housekeeping
  • Monitor medications
  • Assist with transfer and mobility
  • Maintain daily hygiene and personal care

Youth & Family Servicer Group Leader

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
Brooklyn, NY
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Organize, execute, and record successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, community service, and arts activities for school-aged children.
  • Adhere to policies and procedures in a proactive manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus.
  • Fostered positive relationships with each after-school participant to enhance community spirit.
    Facilitated regular engagement activities to promote individual growth and group cohesion.
  • Uphold professional standards and serve as agency representative with school staff, parents, children, and any other individuals engaged in role.
  • Managed assigned group to ensure compliance with operational goals.
    Administered implementation of progressive discipline policy to enhance team performance.
  • Create a cohesive and effective staff team.
  • Aid in enrollment efforts, track daily attendance submissions, and provide additional documentation to Director.
  • Assess all facilities, equipment, and supplies each day, confirming accurate inventory and secure storage by day's conclusion.
  • Conduct inspections of classrooms at beginning and end of each session, providing Supervisors with daily room check-in log
  • Engage in all facets of staff or member development, encompassing weekly supervision, team meetings, pre-service training, and a minimum of 15 hours of additional training throughout school year.
  • Demonstrates commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.

Education

Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology

Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
06-2029

Associate's of Science - Human Health & Human Services

Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY
01.2018

High School Diploma -

John Jay High School
Brooklyn, NY
06.2013

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Client advocacy
  • Community outreach
  • Documentation skills
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Youth Support Specialist

Diaspora Community Services
06.2022 - Current

Caregiver

Concepts of Independence
09.2017 - 01.2019

Youth & Family Servicer Group Leader

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
08.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology

Brooklyn College

Associate's of Science - Human Health & Human Services

Kingsborough Community College

High School Diploma -

John Jay High School

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