Kynzie Lalliss
Layton
Summary
Benevolent Youth Development Specialist with expertise in crisis intervention, relationship building, and trauma-informed care. Dedicated to fostering positive environments and relationships that empower youth to establish and achieve developmental goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
Juvenile Justice Youth Services
Farmington, UT
08.2025 - Current
- Assist youth in developing life skills through structured programming and mentoring sessions
- Monitor youth progress and provide feedback to support individual development goals effectively.
- Participate in training sessions to improve knowledge of youth development theories and best practices.
- Apply crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Facilitate conflict resolution among peers through effective communication strategies that foster mutual understanding and respect.
- Provide guidance on goal-setting techniques, enabling participants to establish achievable short-and long-term objectives.
- Have developed strong relationships with youth, fostering a supportive environment that encourage personal growth and goal achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Weber State University
Ogden, UT04-2025
High School Diploma -
Layton High School
Layton, UT05-2022
Skills
- Encouraging positive youth development
- Mental health awareness
- Trauma-informed care
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
Juvenile Justice Youth Services
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Weber State University
High School Diploma -
Layton High School