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Kenneth Johnson

Utica,NY

Summary

Experienced Childcare and Psychiatric team member proficient in de-escalating crisis and potentially violent situations. Excellent in prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively and building strong relationships and rapports with Staff, Residents and Patients.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Support Specialist

Taberg Residential Center
Taberg, NY
08.2023 - Current
  • Providing a safe and therapeutic environment for youth in a Secured Facility.
  • Mentoring troubled youth, and youth with traumatic experiences
  • Providing meals, rightful medications, and hygiene for youth in a structured setting in Secured Facility.

Shift Supervisor

The House Of The Good Shepherd
Utica, NY
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supervising youth and Direct Care Staff
  • Overseeing that youth are receiving rightful medications, proper hygiene, transportation to and from school, attending planned group recreations, and multiple daily meals and refreshments
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication, and problem solving skills

Secure Care Treatment Aide 1

Central NY Psych Center
Marcy, NY
05.2008 - 05.2023

Providing a safe and therapeutic environment for residents and staff. Assisting with security, medication passing, and meal passing. Documenting behaviors of patients in a Sex Offender Treatment Program.

Shift Supervisor/Childcare Worker

The House Of The Good Shepherd
Utica, NY
04.2005 - 05.2008
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Resigned as Shift Supervisor in 2008

United States Military

U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Drum, NY
08.2001 - 06.2003
  • Trained, and Prepped with various weapons and explosives during active United States Military soldier duty.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomas R Proctor High School
Utica, NY
06.2001

Skills

  • Class 1 and 2 Licensed Forklift Operator
  • Meal Preparation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • CPR Certification
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • First Aid Certification

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • First Aid Certified
  • Class 1 and 2 Forklift Operator

Timeline

Youth Support Specialist

Taberg Residential Center
08.2023 - Current

Shift Supervisor

The House Of The Good Shepherd
03.2023 - 08.2023

Secure Care Treatment Aide 1

Central NY Psych Center
05.2008 - 05.2023

Shift Supervisor/Childcare Worker

The House Of The Good Shepherd
04.2005 - 05.2008

United States Military

U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2001 - 06.2003

High School Diploma -

Thomas R Proctor High School
Kenneth Johnson