Joseph Tatum
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Experienced in hands-on tasks with a proven track record of reliability and teamwork. Dedicated to supporting family and maintaining harmonious workplace interactions. Continuously pursues career development and advancement opportunities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Professional 1
nexus family healing Onarga
Onarga, Illinois
10.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily activities for youth in residential treatment settings.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote interpersonal skills and emotional growth.
- Documented behavioral observations and progress notes for each youth regularly.
- Engaged youth in recreational activities to enhance social interaction and teamwork.
- Communicated effectively with families about youth progress and challenges faced.
- Conducted crisis interventions with at-risk youth.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of client information.
- Attended regular trainings related to mental health issues such as trauma-informed care or child abuse recognition.
- Encouraged positive social skills development through role modeling and guidance.
- Monitored medication administration according to established protocols.
- Reduced negative behaviors by teaching youth to spot and avoid pitfalls.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored behavior management plans for youth.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress notes and incidents reports.
Personal Shopper
Shipt
Kankakee, US
01.2023 - Current
- Take personal order and deliver in a timely manner
Janitorial
LACOSTA Facility Support Services
Bradley, US
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Clean break room area wipe tables clean glass clean microwave disinfect counter and tables mop and sweep grab trash clean restrooms clean offices clean nursing station and guitars shacks
Hoist Trainer
LSC Communications
Indianapolis, US
10.2018 - 09.2024
- I'm responsible for training the new hires on the fork lift older picker and turret
Hoist Operator
LSC Communications
Plainfield, US
10.2018 - 09.2024
- Check forklift for leaks
- Pick product from racks
- Stack properly on pallet
- Clean designated aisle
- Supported crew in various tasks, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Scanned product on conveyor line for accurate tracking and inventory management.
- Place product on proper pallet in correct doc location
- Hand wrap pallet for forklift driver
- Flip doc (using a pallet jack to place new pallets once old ones are complete)
- Maintained clean dock area, promoting safety and efficiency in operations.
- Stack product neatly in trailer
- Assist in fixing conveyor line
Electroplater
sumco llc
Indianapolis, US
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Responsible for making sure chemical levels in baths are correct
- Add chemicals
- Check material as it goes through electroplating process
- Assist other employees
- Take material off line and prep it for shipping (labels, spacers, plastic wrapping)
Property Manager
D6 property management
Kankakee, US
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provide lawn care service to bank property's
- Trash outs
- Flood water removal
- Snow removal
- Bank sign installation
- Window board up
- Drywall repairs
- Etc.
Dietary Aide
Provena Heritage
Kankakee, US
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Sanitized cookware and cleaned kitchen areas to uphold hygiene standards for food safety
- Served supper to residents in second wing, contributing to timely meal service
- Removed waste from designated areas to maintain cleanliness and support overall kitchen hygiene
Education
General studies - High school diploma
Kankakee High School
Kankakee, IL03-2009
Skills
- Caregiving
- Crisis intervention
- Empathy building
- Goal setting assistance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural sensitivity
- Nonviolent intervention techniques
- Home care
- Custodial experience
- Retail sales
- Customer service
- Driving
- Heavy lifting
- Lawn care
- Landscape maintenance
- Cleaning
- Cooking
- Mowing
- Snow plowing
- Receptionist
- Goal setting assistance
Certification
Driver's License
Additional Information - Qualifications Skills
- Ability to lift excessive weight
- Works well without supervision (self-motivated)
- Ability to prioritize and remain focused on the essence of an issue
- Excellent with customer service
- Skilled at learning new concepts quickly while working well under pressure
Timeline
Youth Care Professional 1
nexus family healing Onarga
10.2025 - Current
Janitorial
LACOSTA Facility Support Services
12.2024 - 05.2025
Personal Shopper
Shipt
01.2023 - Current
Hoist Trainer
LSC Communications
10.2018 - 09.2024
Hoist Operator
LSC Communications
10.2018 - 09.2024
Electroplater
sumco llc
06.2017 - 09.2017
Property Manager
D6 property management
01.2013 - 01.2016
Dietary Aide
Provena Heritage
11.2011 - 12.2012
General studies - High school diploma
Kankakee High School