Jonathan Castejon
Chicago,IL
Summary
Honest professional providing exemplary care and compassion to youngsters experiencing life disruptions. Focused Adolescent Counselor helping children and teens develop coping skills to solve problems. Accomplished patient counseling skilled in effectively communicating with youth to foster strong and trusting rapport. Eager to apply 1 year of related experience to assist challenged youth and adults to overcome obstacles. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level addiction counselor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Digital Youth Counselor
The Trevor Project
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
- Promoted a safe space by consistently enforcing rules while maintaining empathy towards each client''s unique struggles.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Documented detailed case notes efficiently, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to reporting protocols set forth by the organization.
- Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and boundaries within a supportive environment.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL05.2024
Skills
- Therapy Management
- Youth Guidance
- Youth Mentoring
- Crisis Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Rapport Building
- Self-Care Strategies
- Multicultural Competence
- Active Listening
- Mental Health Support
- Creative Problem Solving
Timeline
Digital Youth Counselor
The Trevor Project
10.2022 - 10.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Wilbur Wright College