MICHAEL HAMMER
GLASSBORO
Summary
Caring and dedicated Youth Care Worker with over three years of hands-on experience mentoring and supporting troubled adolescents in structured and crisis-oriented environments. Highly skilled in working with homeless, runaway, and delinquent youth, providing consistent guidance, supervision, and emotional support. Demonstrates strong ability to supervise daily activities, teach essential life skills, and foster positive behavior change while promoting self-esteem, resilience, and emotional healing. Experienced in providing both individual and group counseling, creating safe and supportive spaces for youth to express themselves and grow. Known for effectively analyzing complex situations, making sound decisions under pressure, and working independently while maintaining professionalism, empathy, and accountability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Legacy Treatment Services
Mount Holly
07.2024 - Current
- Provide compassionate care for youth with special needs, fostering a nurturing environment. Implement tailored support strategies, enhancing quality of life for clients.
- Drive positive behavioral changes through targeted interventions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve measurable improvements in client outcomes.
- Develop creative therapeutic activities, adapting to individual needs. Introduce novel approaches to engage youth, promoting social skills and emotional growth.
- Nurture youth with special needs, creating tailored support strategies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive positive behavioral changes and enhance client outcomes.
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
YAP Mentor/Youth Outreach Worker
Youth Advocate Program
Woodbury
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
Life Skill Assistant Supervisor
Youth Advocate Program
Woodbury, United States
05.2021 - Current
- Directing life skills development programs for youth
- Implementing innovative strategies to boost program effectiveness
- Collaborating with a diverse team to ensure program success
- Help youth strive for life set goals
- Assist the lead supervisor with specific tasks.
- Supported Supervisor by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Rowan College of Cumberland County Campus
Sewell09-2022
Associate's in Psychology - Psychology
Rowan College of Glouster County (RCSJ)
Sewell, NJ05-2024
Psychology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12-2026
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Life skill teaching
- Efficiency
- Innovative solutions
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Group and individual sessions
- Youth psychology
- Youth supervision
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Legacy Treatment Services
07.2024 - Current
YAP Mentor/Youth Outreach Worker
Youth Advocate Program
10.2022 - Current
Life Skill Assistant Supervisor
Youth Advocate Program
05.2021 - Current
Highschool Diploma -
Rowan College of Cumberland County Campus
Associate's in Psychology - Psychology
Rowan College of Glouster County (RCSJ)
Psychology
Rowan University