LACHISA BARTON
Evanston,Illinois
Summary
Compassionate Youth Outreach worker eager to use 17 years of experience in related roles to bring value to new opportunity. Smart and empathetic with strong knowledge of cognitive behavior technique and standard coping mechanisms.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth & Young Adult Outreach Worker
City Of Evanston
Evanston, Illinois
07.2015 - Current
- Provide information on resources to clients and their family members
- Advise and coach participants individually on housing and employment strategies
- Compile and refer resources to clients based on identified needs including but not limited to affordable housing, housing programs, employment readiness, and placement services
- Assist in resolving conflicts and /or mediating situations involving youth and young adults, their families, other youth, and or agencies
- Engage youth in community through outreach, education, other social service agencies, including recreation, and providing advocacy in a variety of areas including job training and placement
- Work closely with schools, local service agencies in developing service plans for youth and young adults
- Case manage program participants and input data from written records
- Connect clients with needed resources such as employment, housing, food or mental health, and substance abuse agencies
- Assist in coordinating and developing community-wide programs that includes job training and placement services, placement and support within supplemental educational programs, acquisition of health and mental health and substance abuse treatment services, and engaging in mediation, violence interruption, and violence reduction initiatives
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of the community.
- Managed logistics of events planning, and event promotions
TEEN REACH PROGRAM MANAGER
FAMILY FOCUS
Evanston, IL
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Supervise all program components to ensure appropriate planning, documentation, record maintenance, public relations, staff development, and funding compliance
- Inform participants and families, about community resources and be able to function as liaison between parents and referral services
- Oversee Ecornerstone DHS Database
- Organize activities, work with team to organize large community events
- Partner with community organizations to ensure success of program with measurable outcomes
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
FAMILY FOCUS
Evanston, IL
10.2007 - 09.2014
- Developed and coordinated afterschool and summer programs, including life skill development, parent involvement, recreation, and cultural enrichment
- Act as key spokesperson of organization in the community
- Implement evidence-based curriculums to Evanston at-risk youth
- Identify additional community resources, make appropriate referrals and linkages for participants and their families, and facilitate ongoing communication between teachers, parents, and students
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
YOUTH WORKER
FAMILY FOCUS
Evanston, IL
02.2005 - 09.2007
- Assist parents with conferences, IEP evaluations, and social work meetings
- Plan and implement family nights, parent involvement activities, community celebrations, and student showcases
- Facilitate communication and coordination between providers, school personnel, and families
- Ensure program met needs and interest of participants using youth development strategies
- Assisted families in developing and maintaining support network by identifying and utilizing community resources and services
Education
Diploma -
EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
1997
Skills
- Youth Mentoring
- Program Coordination
- Case Management
- Recreational Activities
- Events logistics management
- Event Planning
- Referrals and networking
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Youth & Young Adult Outreach Worker
City Of Evanston
07.2015 - Current
TEEN REACH PROGRAM MANAGER
FAMILY FOCUS
09.2014 - 06.2015
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
FAMILY FOCUS
10.2007 - 09.2014
YOUTH WORKER
FAMILY FOCUS
02.2005 - 09.2007
Diploma -
EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL