Karen. Holt
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic Youth Care Specialist with proven expertise at Boysville, adept in educational and mental health support. Skilled in positive reinforcement and child development, I successfully implemented individualized treatment plans, fostering trust and communication with youth and families. Committed to enhancing life skills and crisis intervention, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in [Area of expertise] and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Specialist
Boysville
07.2008 - Current
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- 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 Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
- Assisted in proper evacuation of youth during emergency situations such as inclement weather.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Evaluated retail customers' product needs and promoted appropriate store products.
- Maintained adequate stock of inventory by conducting frequent inventory counts and ordering and receiving salon retail products.
- Scheduled and assigned work assignments to retail team and oversaw completion of tasks.
- Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.
- Directed and supported consumer and retail activity by working closely with [Type] team.
- Tagged and prepared new merchandise for retail sales.
- Pursued new retail and commercial account growth to enhance bank's market position.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians.
- Maintained office and waiting room, keeping common areas clean and tidy.
- Greeted pet parents with warm smile and pleasantly asked for sign-ins upon arrival.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
Education
Chantilly High
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Educational support
- Mental health support
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development
Certification
I am Cpr First Aid certified I am also certified in Sama and TBRI.
Timeline
Youth Care Specialist
Boysville
07.2008 - Current
Chantilly High
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