Nykiah Cornish
Stockton,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional in social and community service management, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Strengths include strong leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and in-depth knowledge of youth development principles. Demonstrated success in fostering positive relationships with program participants, community members, internal agency supports, and external agency supports to facilitate program growth and maximize positive impact on youth populations. Excels in empathy and leadership, ensuring successful project outcomes and positive community impact. Proficient in Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, One Point, Apricot Solutions, Objective Arts, PEI, Parallels, and more.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Services Coordinator
PREVAIL
Stockton, CA
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Coordinated and supervised a diverse team, delivering direct case management services and essential support to vulnerable and at-risk youth/young adults
- Coordinated collaborations between local organizations to maximize service delivery
- Participated in professional development trainings relevant to duties as Youth Services Coordinator
- Provided individual counseling and mentoring to participants in the program
- Created a comprehensive database of community resources for referral purposes
- Conducted assessments of participant needs, interests, abilities, and potential barriers
- Analyzed feedback from participants regarding their satisfaction with program offerings.
- Researched and developed client-focused program initiatives
- Conducted interview and determined successful candidates
- Organized orientation and mandatory trainings for newly hired employees
- Enhanced efficiency in the approval process of timesheets, paid time off requests, and mileage
- Enhanced service delivery through efficient management of program order purchasing
- Managed payment request submissions
- Effectively organized and facilitated bi-weekly program team meetings through the development of detailed agendas
- Achieved effective communication by organizing and leading weekly 1:1 meetings with employees and providing detailed agendas
- Effectively managed and resolved performance-related challenges, swiftly addressing personnel concerns.
- Conducting regular monitoring and revision of case plans
- Managed and assigned referrals efficiently
- Ensured accurate and reliable data through monthly audits
- Managed the organization and preparation of monthly and yearly reports
- Effectively delegated outreach and community engagement opportunities to direct service staff
Youth Action Board
San Joaquin Continuum of Care
Stockton, CA
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Organized and facilitated monthly meetings with board members
- Facilitated discussions among board members on pertinent issues facing young people
- Participated in community outreach/service projects to help youth in need
- Researched and proposed initiatives for helping target disadvantaged youth
- Developed partnerships with businesses and organizations that focus on providing trauma informed care to young people.
- Developed strategies for engaging more young people in the organization's mission.
- Conducted surveys to identify areas of need within the local community's youth population
- Provided input into the creation of new initiatives designed to empower youth
- Monitored current trends and developments related to youth advocacy topics
- Represented the Youth Action Board at public forums and events
- Engaged with social media platforms to raise awareness about events and causes related to the Youth Action Board
- Organized and attended monthly meetings with board members
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology, Arts & Humanities
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Supervisor skills
- Staff Oversight
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Details
- Partnership Development
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Case Management skills
- Case Plan building
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- CANSA
- TIP Stars
- Trauma Informed Care
Timeline
Youth Services Coordinator
PREVAIL
02.2021 - 08.2024
Youth Action Board
San Joaquin Continuum of Care
01.2021 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology, Arts & Humanities
San Joaquin Delta College
Work Availability
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