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Jamario D. Farr

Racine,Wisconsin

Summary

Dedicated Community Connector with proven expertise in managing stress and performing effectively under pressure. Demonstrating expertise in developing coping mechanisms and life-building skills amongst "at risk and "high risk youth", resulting in improved outcomes for diverse populations. Committed to fostering strong community connections and empowering individuals through effective life building-skills support strategies..

These professionals demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, negotiation, public speaking aptitudes and criminal justice knowledge.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Life Skills Group Facilitator

Dr. Frazier & Associates
Racine, WI
10.2023 - Current

Focus areas include:

Inner City Youth, in the heart of Milwaukee, WI., whom face challenges in areas such as:

  • Mental Health
  • Psychological
  • Substance Abuse issues
  • Lack of access to education and resources
  • Lack of parental Stability
  • Safe Sex Education

Community Connector (RUSD Administration)

Racine Unified School District
Racine, WI
01.2020 - Current

Community Connectors are assets and key stakeholders within public organizations, they are known to dominate in the areas of: Executing behavioral intervention strategies, identifying the cause of a problem/behavior, thereafter; formulating strategies, creating tools and resources to address behaviors and then teach/coach on new behavioral skills/plans.

  • Motivational enhancement Therapy ( also known as Groups)
  • Developing and Creating Functional Behavioral Plans
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Networking and Referrals
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration amongst social services, crisis interventionalist, educators, and school directors
  • Investigative, RCA (root cause analysis) tactics, getting to the bottom line, deescalating unforeseen circumstances that require immediate actions preventing disasters.

HDC ( Crisis Stabilizer & Mentor) Team Lead

Human Development Center of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
11.2018 - Current
  • Serving as a liaison between the educational and criminal justice system, youth and loved ones
  • Providing social, emotional, mental, physical and psychological support in midst of crisis situations
  • Supporting at risk and high risk youth as an advocate in Court Hearings, IEP, and TEAMS meetings
  • Servicing and supporting at risk and high risk youth and their families during evening hours
  • Maintaining regular contact with clients by calling, meetings, groups, and visiting clients homes

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI
05-2008

Skills

  • Executive Team Leadership
  • Professional relationships
  • Community outreach
  • Strong Verbal Communication Presence
  • Professional Public Speaking/Coaching/Mentoring
  • Feedback techniques
  • Group activity oversight
  • Collaboration
  • Workshop coordination
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Intake interviews
  • Icebreakers
  • Inclusivity
  • Advocacy
  • Assertiveness

Certification

  • Principles of Subject Control & Verbal Judo Risking Connections
  • Trauma Informed Care First Aid & CPR Certified
  • Human Development Center, Inc.- Disenrollment Policy, Access to PHI/HIPAA, Critical Incident Reporting; Teaching Coping Skills and Program Evaluation (2021)
  • Trauma Informed Care First Aid & CPR Certified
  • Member of WACYCP- Wisconsin Association of Child and Youth Care Professionals
  • Anger Management Special- Level 1
  • Member of WACYCP- Wisconsin Association of Child and Youth Care Professionals

Timeline

Life Skills Group Facilitator

Dr. Frazier & Associates
10.2023 - Current

Community Connector (RUSD Administration)

Racine Unified School District
01.2020 - Current

HDC ( Crisis Stabilizer & Mentor) Team Lead

Human Development Center of Milwaukee
11.2018 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Gateway Technical College
Jamario D. Farr