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Lisa Weathers

Recreation Program Specialist Supervisor
Orange,NJ

Summary

Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing [24] years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences. Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing 24 years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences. Caring and skilled as Chaplain passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with Work force and shelter and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach. Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships. Enthusiastic Youth Worker skilled in supporting emotional, social and personal growth of young individuals. Offering 24 years of experience in clinical and behavioral roles. Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with 24 years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills. Talented Youth Worker versed in the needs of 100 children. Decisive leader with excellent communication and planning abilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Mentoring] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Supervisor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Experience Advocate with over 24 years of experience in [Youth Service ]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Caring and skilled Youth Advisor passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with [Area of expertise] and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Primary Youth Advisor

Covenant House
Newark, NJ
06.2019 - Current
  • Challenged youth to accomplish motor development goals and inspire love of movement and healthy habits.
  • Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
  • Assist in the development , implementation and evaluation of client goal plan
  • Participate in ta, case management review, Transition and team meetings
  • Escort youth to external activities
  • Facilitate and monitor group support services including meal, activities.
  • Document information regarding all client interaction
  • Ensure allocation and document of petty cash for the youth saving and resourcing
  • Input information into the ETO system.
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Recreation Program Specialist Supervisor

Essex County Detention Center
Newark , NJ
09.1998 - Current
  • Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
  • Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
  • Planned, promoted and executed more than [200] events each year.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised part-time and seasonal personnel to perform job functions of recreation center.
  • Provided technical assistance to site leader to help coordinate diverse projects.
  • Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
  • Researched, planned and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 11 and 21.
  • Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
  • Supervised groups of up to 300 children under age 11 from arrival through departure at end of day.
  • Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
  • Conducted training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics and community meetings to promote organization and educational opportunities.

Education

BBA - Social And Philosophical Foundations of Education

Theology
Orland FL
09.2018 - 06.2021

Skills

Crisis response expertise

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Timeline

Primary Youth Advisor

Covenant House
06.2019 - Current

BBA - Social And Philosophical Foundations of Education

Theology
09.2018 - 06.2021

Recreation Program Specialist Supervisor

Essex County Detention Center
09.1998 - Current
Lisa WeathersRecreation Program Specialist Supervisor