Justin Hickey

• Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
• Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
• Cared for residents by assisting in changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning and personal hygiene.
• Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
• Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
• Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.

-Worked as a part time clerk.

-Stocked produce on shelves.

-Provided care for 5 and 6 year olds.

-Made sure everybody was having fun.

-Organizing activities for the day.

-Providing mentorship to kids ages from 10-12.

• Leads an afterschool club called, "Social/Gaming Club" where students can come and socialize with other students in different grades. Since the students are virtual, they don't usually see their friends during classes or in between so that's why this club was created to help with student's SEL and for them to have fun.
• Supports a 7th grade science class at Mildred Avenue Middle School, Mattapan, Boston.
• Led a Valentine's Day Goodie Bag drive where I personally put together 180 Goodie Bags for students and used my contacts at the school for help to distribute the bags.
• Provides students with help on their work, and provides mental/emotional support.
• Created and implemented check-in questions with students prior to class.
• Works on a team of nine other Americorps members that also support different classes.
• Attends bi-weekly training on how to improve with working with students and the importance of SEL.
• Self-driven and motivated, and will take the initiative.

• Completed a 11 day physical labor service trip.
• Constructed home for two brothers, who previously lost theirs due to a house fire.
• Worked on a team of 13 other volunteers.
• Engaged with the community
• Was a leader for the foundation team.