Michael Brown Jr.
Inglewood
Summary
Experienced in youth counseling and program development, dedicated to ensuring the well-being and growth of young individuals. Utilizes effective communication and conflict resolution skills to address the unique needs of diverse youth populations. Demonstrates a track record of creating supportive environments that encourage personal development and foster community engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Specialist
Youth Guidance (Becoming a Man)
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked with BAM supervisor and school administration to recruit and build relationships with school based youth
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Provided individual, family, and crisis counseling to students as needed
- Documented all interactions with youth
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club Teen Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Planned, implemented, and supervised members and evaluated activities and outcomes.
- Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Promoted and stimulate program participation.
- Ensured club and child safety.
Youth Advocate
Brotherhood Crusade
09.2024 - Current
- Advocate for the youth and their family. Ensure their receipt of culturally and age appropriate youth development services.
- Develop and execute individualized action plans focused on improved personal development and academic performance
- Prepare session plans and session summary sheets.
- Facilitate group sessions addressing topics such as conflict resolution, self-esteem building, and decision making.
- Promote parental involvement via meetings and workshops designed to strengthen family bonds while supporting youth development endeavors concurrently.
- Coordinate events that promote social interaction among peers, strengthening connections within the community.
Juvenile Supervision Officer III
Dallas County Youth Village
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Assisted with leading direct day-to-day supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility in a manner that ensured the health, safety and welfare of each youth
- Led individual and group counseling to youths to aid and promoted personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives
- Provided critical and sound judgment and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations
- Conducted crisis intervention counseling and notified shift supervisors of concerns
- Provided support in enforcing the rules of the facility, documented behavior and other specific information regarding youth residents
Juvenile Probation Officer
Taylor County Juvenile Probation Department
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks, utilizing time management skills, and maintaining organized case files.
- Provided supervision and services for youths to promote rehabilitation and protected the community from further delinquent acts
- Conducted intake and risk assessments of youths to determine the appropriate level of supervision and intervention programs to ensure each youth is afforded an opportunity for rehabilitation
- Contacted family members, school officials and others to gain understanding of youths and ensure services are tailored to meet the needs of the youths
- Plan treatment programs for youths related to education, drug or alcohol treatment, or other community based treatment to modify a variety of deviant behaviors
- Documented contact, status change, progress and problems to assure required contacts are being made and adherence to applicable policies.
- Provided accurate reports for the courts to ensure effective and accurate case dispositions; and maintains case records
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Criminology
McMurry University
Abilene, Texas05-2018
Skills
- Positive youth development
- Youth engagement
- Safety awareness
- Activity Planning
- Crisis intervention
- Youth guidance
- Youth mentoring
- Behavioral support
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Youth Advocate
Brotherhood Crusade
09.2024 - Current
Youth Specialist
Youth Guidance (Becoming a Man)
12.2023 - 08.2024
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club Teen Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Juvenile Probation Officer
Taylor County Juvenile Probation Department
07.2021 - 06.2022
Juvenile Supervision Officer III
Dallas County Youth Village
08.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Criminology
McMurry University
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