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Joseph Merlin

Riverside,United States

Summary

Sympathetic Youth Care Worker possessing expertise in displaced immigrant children and teenagers.

Gifted with exceptional active listening, coordination and interpersonal skills.

Accomplished at providing direct supervision, behavior management and strategic treatment interventions for at-risk youth.

Devoted to working with troubled youth and providing strong, stable and nurturing relationships and guidance.

Dedicated youth care worker professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Lead Youth Care Worker

TEEMA
Litchfield Park, AZ
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Utilized [System] model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
  • Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
  • Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
  • Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.

Education

High School Diploma -

La Sierra High School
Riverside, CA
09.2005 - 06.2009

Skills

Group and individual sessions

Life skills instruction

Shelter arrangements

Youth advocacy

Community Resources

Client needs assessment

Behavior mirroring

Interpersonal Communication

Timeline

Lead Youth Care Worker

TEEMA
07.2021 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

La Sierra High School
09.2005 - 06.2009
Joseph Merlin