Kenneth Smith
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
Administration for Children's Services
The Bronx, NY
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed individual and group programs to encourage prosocial, academic, and vocational skills.
- Observed 100+ youth closely and recorded observations.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Served as part of the rapid respond team to respond to emergency situations.
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks on all living quarters and common areas.
- Enhanced communication with staff by participating in daily briefings, sharing relevant information about youth activities, needs, and incidents.
Camp Counselor
Sprout Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote a clean environment.
- Supported 70+ children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY12-2020
Skills
- Youth Mentoring
- Behavior Management
- Restorative Justice
- Crisis Intervention
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
Certification
- CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
- Safe Crisis Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
- OSHA Safety
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
Administration for Children's Services
06.2022 - 12.2024
Camp Counselor
Sprout Brooklyn
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
SUNY College At Plattsburgh