LaCardia White
Mattapan,Mass
Summary
Over 15 years’ experience working with at-risk youth and families. Targeted experience in providing direct care to children in crises. Demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings. Passionate about fostering supportive and nurturing environments for children. Posses strong communication skills, adaptability to varied situations and genuine empathy for children's needs. Previous work has resulted in enhanced learning experiences and improved behavioral outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Smith Family
Boston
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided reliable, caring supervision for a 9-year-old child on weekdays
- Drove child to and from school, football practice, and appointments
- Helped maintained a clean and organized household
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
- Incorporated tutoring and fun activities to keep child learning and engaged.
Supervisor
Italian Home for Children
Jamaica Plain, MA
11.2013 - 06.2021
- Supported residential counselors in planning and executing daily routine, scheduled therapy groups and activities for assigned dorms
- Handled correspondence, reporting and documents with efficiency and accuracy
- Conducted regular building checks to ensure physical safety and security
- Interfaced with collaterals and families provided excellent customer service and created a welcoming environment.
Residential Counselor
Italian Home for Children
Jamaica Plain, MA
08.2004 - 11.2013
- Directly responsible for daily implementation of therapeutic program
- Created, implemented, monitored, and evaluated behavior management programs for children in conjunction with treatment team
- Trained milieu staff throughout the program, including IHC behavior management/crisis intervention
- Processed daily incidents with staff and clients in an appropriate manner.
Probation Department Intern
West Roxbury Court House
Jamaica Plain, MA
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Completed intakes of accused persons
- Required knowledge of community service protocols, risk/need classification and risk offender profile
- Prepared sample offender profile
- Observed court sessions - assume backup role
- Under supervision, prepare and monitor administrative cases, monitor care and protection cases.
Education
Bachelors of Art (BA) in Criminal Justice -
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA12.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- MS Access
- Outlook
- Group leadership
- Lesson Plan Development
- Child Safety Procedures
- Activity Planning
- Child Supervision
- Meal Preparation
- CPR training
- Behavior management techniques
- Interpersonal Relationships
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Smith Family
03.2022 - 08.2024
Supervisor
Italian Home for Children
11.2013 - 06.2021
Probation Department Intern
West Roxbury Court House
08.2010 - 12.2010
Residential Counselor
Italian Home for Children
08.2004 - 11.2013
Bachelors of Art (BA) in Criminal Justice -
University of Massachusetts Boston
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