Kali Floyd
Lockport,NY
Summary
Compassionate Youth Support Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include behavior management, crisis intervention, and developmental guidance. Excel in empathy, communication, and problem-solving to support youth effectively in various settings. Aim to leverage these skills to make a positive impact on young lives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Support Specialist
New Directions Youth and Family Services
Lockport, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized plans for youth to reach their goals.
- Provided support, guidance and mentoring to youth with social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Maintained accurate records regarding services provided to each client and youth.
- Created an environment that is safe, caring, respectful and supportive for the youth served.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary while maintaining safety of all parties involved.
Behavioral Support Specialist
Autism Services Inc
Buffalo, NY
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided individual and group instruction to students with behavioral challenges.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans for identified students.
- Monitored student progress using data collection systems.
- Observed classrooms regularly to assess environmental factors that may affect student behavior.
- Utilized a variety of evidence-based practices such as Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and Social Skills Training.
- Implemented crisis prevention techniques when necessary, including de-escalation procedures.
Production Worker
General Motors, GM
Lockport, NY
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Tracked production data such as number of items produced per hour, day, week.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lockport High School
Lockport, NY06-2021
Psychology
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NYSkills
- Recreational therapy
- Mental health awareness
- Social-emotional learning
- Professionalism
- Intervention strategies
- Team building
- Behavioral Management
- Time management abilities
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Group facilitation
- De-Escalation Techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Support Specialist
New Directions Youth and Family Services
01.2024 - Current
Behavioral Support Specialist
Autism Services Inc
06.2023 - 10.2024
Production Worker
General Motors, GM
10.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Lockport High School
Psychology
Niagara County Community College
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