Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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LynJoy Robinson

Youth Counselor
Deerfield Beach,FL

Summary

Passionate Counselor offering seven years background encouraging and motivating children and young adults to reach life goals,discuss deepest emotions and experiences, and improve mental health. Also experienced as a Life Skills coach/Transitional Specialist, and Behavior Technician.

Familiar with crisis intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Community Health Resources
Hartford, CT

TSEA Specialist/ Transitional Case Worker
06.2023 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Provides transitional services to 8-10 young adults in the home and community setting to assist with transition from DCF care to adulthood.
  • Directly responsible for all interventions associated with a specific young adult and their family. This includes case management and collaboration with external key stakeholders and referral sources, such as probation, child welfare workers, therapists, etc.
  • Conducts ongoing assessment of the young person’s needs from strength focused solution based perspective and develops service plans on a monthly basis. Documents all service contacts within the agency timelines.
  • Attends all meetings related to the young adult and/or family with the purpose of gathering information specific to intervention development and advocating in the best interest of the young adults long term stability.
  • Attends and actively participates in individual and team supervision sessions and trainings and to follow up and/or implement feedback and recommendations received from the team supervisor, program director, and clinical consultant.

Green Chimneys Children Services, David Hall-West
Brewster, NY

Sn.Youth Counselor
09.2018 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Act as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Utilize crisis intervention techniques
  • Obtain or maintain proper certification to meet state requirements.
  • Document patient progress through counseling and interaction.
  • Provide supervision and in-house activities to support program participants.
  • Empower clients to tackle challenging situations with better and more diverse coping skills.
  • Work with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
  • Train new employees regarding patient treatment and on shift activities.
  • Conducts and records fire and other safety drills.
  • Provide a safe, clean, attractive environment for program participants.
  • Act as on shift supervisor/administrator.

Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial
Yonkers, NY

Milieu Therapist
06.2016 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Provided close supervision, counseling, and support to the children during all cottage-based activities
  • Planned and implements individual and group initiatives to build children's skills and self-esteem
  • Maintained safe, organized and therapeutic environment to enhance patient comfort.
  • Responded effectively in crisis situations to deliver skilled support and stabilize situations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare and educational professional to provide comprehensive support for patients and treatment plans.
  • Adhered to federal and state documentation mandates regarding records and file management.

NY Future Homes Realty
Bronx, NY

Real Estate Salesperso
11.2015 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Assessed client's goals and provided realistic solutions to meet said goals
  • Researched properties in Multiple Listing System and provided clients with educated advice
  • Pre-qualified prospective tenants/ homeowners via phone and in-person
  • Developed and maintained alist of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports

Various Bar/Restaurant
New York, NY

Mixologist/Assistant Bar Manager
04.2009 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Introduced new concepts and signature drinks, developed promotions and created customer engagement events to increase revenue.
  • Mitigated health risks and reduced safety hazards by creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment.
  • Maximized revenue by creating house-made infusions, juice and other preparations.
  • Developed and implemented drink specials to increase sales [5-15%].
  • Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Strategized business by collecting guest feedback for process improvements.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff to improve customer retention and bolster sales.

Leake & Watts
Bronx, NY

Community Services Volunteer
01.2017 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Community Volunteer, Community Partnership Program
  • Assisted at events representing community services for families in the local neighborhood at several sites
  • Participated in community outreach to bring awareness about foster care needs
  • Provided phone and email outreach to candidates seeking employment at Community Partnership Program

Commut Air Dba United Express
Dulles, Virginia

Flight Attendant
07.2014 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Calmly respond to all situations on the plane and when necessary utilized company procedures to report incidents
  • Served beverages and food items from refreshment cart and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers
  • Drove passenger satisfaction by answering questions and providing solutions to issues arising during flights promptly
  • Operated in compliance with all airline and federal aviation regulations for complete compliance with safety and security procedures
  • Clearly explained and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures to passengers prior to takeoff
  • Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations
  • Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment, including seatbelts to inform and educate passengers prior to takeoff

Education

Pace University

Bachelors of Arts from Applied Psychology & Human Relations, Communications
2018

University Overview

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Mentoring
  • Counseling
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Decision Making
  • Patient Advocacy

Certification

Registered Behavior Technician, Pharmacy Technician , Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR Certified, First-Aid.

Timeline

TSEA Specialist/ Transitional Case Worker
Community Health Resources
06.2023 - 08.2024
Sn.Youth Counselor
Green Chimneys Children Services, David Hall-West
09.2018 - 12.2023
Community Services Volunteer
Leake & Watts
01.2017 - 05.2017
Milieu Therapist
Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial
06.2016 - 08.2018
Real Estate Salesperso
NY Future Homes Realty
11.2015 - 11.2017
Flight Attendant
Commut Air Dba United Express
07.2014 - 09.2015
Mixologist/Assistant Bar Manager
Various Bar/Restaurant
04.2009 - 05.2017
Pace University
Bachelors of Arts from Applied Psychology & Human Relations, Communications

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