BRYAN Brock
New York,NY
Summary
Youth Development Specialist with 9+ years of experience supporting adolescents and young adults in educational, residential, and community-based settings. Skilled in mentoring, case planning, behavioral intervention, and trauma-informed care for youth ages 12–21. Proven ability to build trusting relationships, implement individualized service plans, manage challenging behaviors, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote positive youth development, resilience, and life skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ICM/ MENTOR
Children’s Village
New York, NY
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided intensive mentoring and youth development services to individuals ages 12–21, addressing emotional, behavioral, and social barriers to success.
- Supported youth in developing coping strategies, decision-making skills, and short- and long-term personal goals.
- Conducted ongoing youth engagement and monitoring while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with mandated reporting requirements.
- Served as a positive role model, reinforcing accountability, ethical behavior, and pro-social skills.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external providers to support youth stability and progress.
Para-professional (special Education)
RCM HEALTHCARE
New York, NY
11.2014 - 05.2023
- Delivered individualized academic, behavioral, and emotional support to students ages 13–18 with special needs.
- Implemented IEP goals in collaboration with teachers, counselors, and administrators.
- Utilized trauma-informed and positive behavior intervention strategies to de-escalate aggressive or disruptive behaviors.
- Promoted social integration, communication skills, and independence in classroom and school environments.
- Documented student progress and behavioral observations in compliance with school and agency guidelines.
Program Aide
Promesa Community Youth Program
The Bronx, NY
09.2015 - 09.2020
- Assisted with residential intake assessments and orientation for youth ages 13–18.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized case plans tailored to each youth’s developmental and emotional needs.
- Maintained accurate daily case notes, incident reports, and progress documentation.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, youth-centered care and services.
Education
GED -
Cassadaga Jobcorps
Cassadaga, NYSkills
- Youth Development & Engagement
- Case Management & Service Planning
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Behavioral Intervention & De-escalation
- Crisis Intervention
- Life Skills Development
- Individualized Support Plans
- IEP Implementation
- Confidential Documentation & Reporting
- Residential & Community-Based Services
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Mandated Reporting Compliance
- Adolescent Development
- Positive Youth Development (PYD)
Timeline
ICM/ MENTOR
Children’s Village
05.2023 - 01.2025
Program Aide
Promesa Community Youth Program
09.2015 - 09.2020
Para-professional (special Education)
RCM HEALTHCARE
11.2014 - 05.2023
GED -
Cassadaga Jobcorps