Lamarco Hayes
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Compassionate Youth Care Worker with 15-year background working with children and as companion in order to prevent risky behaviors. Adept at preparing, completing daily accurate reports and implementing various behavior modification techniques. Communicative and reliable with commitment to fostering environment which facilitates learning and behavioral management of youth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Worker II
Heartland Alliance Human Care
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized plans to meet the needs of youth in care.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Assisted in developing and implementing behavior management strategies with youth in care.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Participated in meetings with other staff members to discuss client progress, treatment plans, and goals.
- Monitored the physical environment to ensure safety of clients and staff.
- Facilitated group activities that promote socialization skills among youth in care.
- Collaborated with families, schools, mental health providers, probation officers and other stakeholders regarding youth's progress and wellbeing.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills such as hygiene, budgeting, grocery shopping .
- Counseled individuals on personal issues or concerns related to their home life or school situation.
- Transported youth to appointments or recreational activities as needed.
- Supervised visits between parents and guardians and children placed in care.
- Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic approaches when necessary.
- Trained new employees on policies and procedures related to providing quality services.
- Utilized community resources to provide additional support for youth receiving services.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to child welfare services delivery.
- Provided advocacy services for at-risk youths within the juvenile justice system.
- Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Encouraged completion of daily chores and personal hygiene practices.
- Established and maintained environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration and ethical behavior.
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of youth facilities and rooms.
- Supported and encouraged academic performance to help youth achieve educational goals.
Youth minister
Pentecostal House of Knowledge
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - Current
- Coordinated K-6 religious and worship programs
- Designed and lead religious curriculum
- Assisted parish minister in aspects of worship planning and leadership
- Enforced effective group control techniques to ensure the safety of children in the worship center
- Addressed parent and guardian questions about lesson plans and practices.
- Developed and coordinated youth ministry activities such as retreats, mission trips, service projects, bible studies, and worship services.
- Organized and led weekly meetings for youth groups to discuss spiritual topics, current issues, and other relevant matters.
- Provided spiritual guidance to individuals in the group regarding personal issues or conflicts.
- Created and implemented lesson plans that focused on Christian values and principles.
- Led regular discussions about faith-related topics with students in order to increase knowledge of Biblical teachings.
Youth activities supervisor
Community Resource Center
Chicago, IL
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Supervised group activities for children K-12
- Scheduled sports events and lessons for children K-12
- Answered parent and guardian questions about programming
- Provided homework help and after-school tutoring.
- Assisted in the design of recreational activities to meet the needs of individuals with physical, mental, emotional or social limitations.
- Supervised a team of 10+ staff members in providing quality care for clients during daily activities.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times by staff and participants.
- Maintained accurate records on client participation in activities.
- Monitored progress of individual plans and goals set by clients and their families.
Youth Development Coaching/Mentoring
Ceasefire
Chicago, IL
05.2009 - 09.2013
- Trained Housing Eligibility Advocate develop and provide housing support services for clients with mental illness and makes appropriate community referrals to address individual needs of program participants
- Violence Intervention and Prevention Services to help empower young people to create life-changing opportunities that ensure safer futures
- Individual One-on-One Mentoring
- Case Management and Connections to Specialized Services
- Group Mentoring
- Career Exploration and Planning
- RISE – Civic Engagement and Restorative Justice
- Court Advocacy
- SAFE PASSAGES – ENSURING YOUTH GET TO AND FROM SCHOOL SAFELY
- OUTREACH
- Violence Interruption
- Street Level Canvassing
- Recreation Activities
- Field Trips
- Exposure Outings
- Community Engagement Events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jesse Spalding High School
Chicago, IL06-2002
Skills
- Group and individual sessions
- Child Development
- Youth supervision
- Adolescent Counseling
- Plan of action development
- Educational Support
- Positive Reinforcement
- Recreational Activities
- Youth interviewing
- Behavior Management
Statement Of Salvation
After recovering from a traumatic loss of my father as a teenager, I found God through his written word and the counsel of a close family friend. Through my recovery, I discovered faith and a profound sense of duty that called me to ministry. I now view my life's purpose as bringing the good news of the Lord to the lives of the people with which I am privileged to share a community and congregation.
Secular Experience
- Community Resource Center, Chicago, IL, Youth activities supervisor, 11/01/13, 05/01/16, Supervised group activities for children K-12, Scheduled sports events and lessons for children K-12, Answered parent and guardian questions about programming, Provided homework help and after-school tutoring
- Ceasefire, Chicago, IL, Youth Development Coaching/Mentoring, 05/01/09, 09/01/13, Trained Housing Eligibility Advocate develop and provide housing support services for clients with mental illness and makes appropriate community referrals to address individual needs of program participants., Violence Intervention and Prevention Services to help empower young people to create life-changing opportunities that ensure safer futures, Individual One-on-One Mentoring, Case Management and Connections to Specialized Services, Group Mentoring, Career Exploration and Planning, RISE – Civic Engagement and Restorative Justice, Court Advocacy, SAFE PASSAGES – ENSURING YOUTH GET TO AND FROM SCHOOL SAFELY, OUTREACH, Violence Interruption, Street Level Canvassing, Recreation Activities, Field Trips, Exposure Outings, Community Engagement Events
Ministerial Experience
Pentecostal House of Knowledge, Chicago, IL, Youth minister, 07/01/18, Present, Coordinated K-6 religious and worship programs, Designed and lead religious curriculum, Assisted parish minister in aspects of worship planning and leadership, Enforced effective group control techniques to ensure the safety of children in the worship center, Addressed parent and guardian questions about lesson plans and practices
References
- Lashawn Hampton, Manager at Community Resource Center, 312-937-7699
- Evangelist Denisha Willis, Pentecostal House of Knowledge, 773-982-4663
Certification
CPR certified 09/2023
CPI certified 09/2023
Timeline
Youth Care Worker II
Heartland Alliance Human Care
08.2023 - Current
Youth minister
Pentecostal House of Knowledge
07.2018 - Current
Youth activities supervisor
Community Resource Center
11.2013 - 05.2016
Youth Development Coaching/Mentoring
Ceasefire
05.2009 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Jesse Spalding High School
CPR certified 09/2023
CPI certified 09/2023
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