LaVar Clark
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated Juvenile Justice Officer/ Counselor Tech with mental health expertise and with a Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification. Knowledge of the methods and procedures of discipline and rehabilitation of juveniles confined in a secure long-term facility which emphasizes the use of behavior management techniques. General knowledge of institutional programming techniques for delinquent juveniles. Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques. Ability to apply the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self if threatened. Lastly, reliable, organized, dependable and eager to contribute to team success through hard work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Justice Officer/ Counselor Technician
Cabarrus Youth Development Center
12.2004 - Current
- Performed scheduled juvenile safety checks and documented results to establish juvenile well-being.
- Observed Juvenile behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Helped juveniles with meals, activities of daily living and facility transfers to promote security and well-being.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive juvenile treatment outcomes.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Assessed juvenile issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between juveniles, peers and teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Individual Counseling
- Client Service
- Community Resources and Education
- Team Meetings
- Patient Intervention
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Coping Mechanisms
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavior Observation
- Group Facilitation Support
- Needs Assessment
- Therapeutic Exercise
Accomplishments
Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Keeper of Peace
Certification
CPR/First Aid Certified- July 2022
Chess, personal training, aquaponic and hydroponic facilitator
Chess practitioner for 10+ years
Personal Training and Martial Arts practitioner for 20+ years
Aquaponics and Hydroponics facilitator and practitioner at Cabarrus Youth Development Center
Additional Information
Computer literate and proficient
Timeline
Juvenile Justice Officer/ Counselor Technician
Cabarrus Youth Development Center
12.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Augustine's University
CPR/First Aid Certified- July 2022
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