Kayla Hoerr
St Louis,MO
Summary
Empathetic, motivated, and passionate Master's in Counseling student with experience in providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing 1+ years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness, and multiple other barriers to a client's potential to reach a positive state of wellbeing and success. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural and other developmental experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Advocate
St. Louis Agency On Training And Employment
St. Louis, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Championed diversity inclusion through outreach initiatives targeting underrepresented populations within the community.
- Collaborated with community organizations to provide comprehensive support services for at-risk youth.
- Organized workshops and seminars focusing on life skills, career readiness, and leadership development for program participants.
- Enhanced youth engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities tailored to their interests.
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
- Assisted youth in setting achievable goals by providing guidance and support throughout their journey towards success.
- Provided mentorship to young individuals, fostering positive relationships built on trust and open communication.
- Connected clients with necessary resources such as tutoring services or mental health counseling for holistic well-being enhancement.
- Maintained accurate case records for over 60 clients at a time and documentation in compliance with organizational standards and confidentiality guidelines.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
Patient Observer
BJC Hospital
St. Louis, M
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during observation periods.
- Improved patient safety by vigilantly monitoring their condition, promptly reporting changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Ensured proper hand-off communication between shifts, facilitating continuity of care for all observed patients throughout their stay at the facility.
- Maintained a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control protocols and hospital guidelines.
- Continuously updated knowledge of best practices in patient observation through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Assisted nursing staff with maintaining accurate patient records for timely communication of relevant information to medical teams.
- Contributed to positive hospital experiences for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
Webster University
St Louis, MO12.2022
High School Diploma -
Ritenour Sr. High School
St Louis, MO05.2014
Skills
- Social perceptiveness
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Active Listening
- Culturally Sensitive/Open Minded
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- DSM-V Knowledge
- Case Notes
- Youth Advocacy
- Behavioral support
- Relationship Building
- Empathy Development
- Conflict Mediation
- Social skill development
- Conflict de-escalation
Timeline
Youth Advocate
St. Louis Agency On Training And Employment
08.2023 - Current
Patient Observer
BJC Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
Webster University
High School Diploma -
Ritenour Sr. High School
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