Nickolas Benjamin
Summary
Compassionate Youth Care Professional with experience in providing emotional support, guidance and supervision to at-risk youth. Strengths include behavior management skills, crisis intervention techniques and exceptional interpersonal communication abilities. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through development of individualized care plans which fostered positive change in young individuals' behaviors and attitudes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Professional
William George Agency
Freeville, New York
02.2026 - Current
- Supervision of the cottage environment as it pertains to knowing the whereabouts of each youngster at all times is an essential job responsibility of the Youth Care Specialist. Report missing children immediately to the Administrator on Duty or Cottage Manager.
- Provide support to children in crises through the use of therapeutic crisis intervention techniques.
- Provide input to treatment team meetings for the planning of each child's treatment goal(s) and techniques.
- Help implement individual treatment plans with each child.
- Act as a positive role model for the children by engaging in activities productively and in support of accepted societal norms and values.
- Instruct, guide, and assist children in the following areas:
a. Organization and care of clothing and personal belongings
b. Selection and coordination of dress
c. Personal health, grooming, and hygiene
d. Personal habits and conduct
e. Social conduct and interaction in the cottage and the William George community
f. Constructive use of leisure time
g. Maintenance of clean and neat rooms and shared cottage facilities
h. Money management
I. Eating and sleeping habits
j. Study habits - Help children develop trusting relationships by actively engaging in activities with them and by expression of caring through role modeling, life space interviews, and constructive discipline. Be where children are (during waking hours); walk with them to and from Ewald Dining Center for meals, and other program activities, (e.g., school) to provide ego support.
- Help children abide by the established cottage rules and the Agency policies and procedures
- Supervise and help children in the performance of house jobs.
- Inventory and mark clothing and personal belongings of children.
- Collect and store clothing and belongings of children who are absent without leave (AWOL).
- Supervise children's manners and behavior during meals at Ewald Dining Center.
- Be informed about the health needs of the children, and monitor self-administration of medications according to the State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services.
- Store medications in the locked areas and cabinets provided in each cottage.
- Refer children to the Health Services Department for all medical problems and examination and treatment by the nurses and physician
- Participate in, and supervise children at campus recreational activities.
- Evaluate children's performance on the daily level system evaluation sheets according to the guidelines and individual goals, and review them with the children to encourage progress.
- Prepare written incident reports on critical incidents and forward them to the Cottage Manager.
- Participate in the Unit/Cottage meeting, providing pertinent observations to the Cottage Manager.
- Transport children to off-campus appointments and for travel home as assigned.
- Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties in accordance with every safety standard, practice, and policy of The William George Agency. This includes but is not limited to, a review of The William George Agency’s Safety Policy and attending all required safety-related training.
- Perform other duties assigned.
- To adhere to all rules, regulations, policies, and philosophy of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
Stocker
Walmart
Cortland, OH
05.2020 - 02.2026
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure product availability and organization.
- Assisted customers in locating products to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness of sales floor to provide a welcoming environment.
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Moores Tire & Service Centers
Dryden, New York
05.2016 - 11.2020
- Delivered tire and service orders to customers efficiently and safely.
- Loaded and unloaded products following safety protocols in the warehouse.
- Inspected vehicles for maintenance needs before each delivery shift.
Education
Newark Valley
Newark Valley, NYSkills
- Therapeutic intervention
- Crisis management
- Treatment planning
- Behavior management
Timeline
Youth Care Professional
William George Agency
02.2026 - Current
Stocker
Walmart
05.2020 - 02.2026
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Moores Tire & Service Centers
05.2016 - 11.2020
Newark Valley