Olympia Winslow
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Accomplished Youth Services Program Supervisor with a proven track record at the Department of Juvenile Justice, showcasing strategic planning expertise and a proactive mindset. Excelled in operational leadership, significantly enhancing program efficiency. Skilled in training facilitation and adept at providing emotional support, consistently improving staff and youth development outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Services Program Supervisor (YSPS)
Department of Juvenile Justice
Bowling Green, Kentucky
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress on projects and initiatives.
- Developed strategies for improving program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure successful project completion.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff members.
- Conducted annual performance reviews of staff members.
Youth Worker Supervisor
Department of Juvenile Justice
Bowling Green, Kentucky
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Directed and supervised team of 15+ employees in daily operations.
- Attended court hearings related to juveniles who were involved with the organization's programs.
- Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss program goals and objectives.
- Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving young people.
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
- Maintained records of program services provided to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
Youth Worker II
Department of Juvenile Justice
Bowling Green, Kentucky
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
- Facilitated group discussions and activities for youth on a variety of topics.
- Maintained records of program services provided to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with other professionals to provide comprehensive services to clients.
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
- Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving young people.
Youth Worker I
Department of Juvenile Justice
Bowling Green, KY
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Supervision and care of young adults in a detention program.
- Maintains shift logs regarding juveniles behaviors and events
- Compiled incident reports and assists juveniles in complaint procedures
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
- Facilitated group discussions and activities for youth on a variety of topics.
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
- Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss program goals and objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
Bowling Green, KY05-2006
Associate of Science - General Education
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Training facilitation
- Document management skills
- Operational leadership background
- Strategic planning expertise
- Staff training experience
- Reporting requirements understanding
- Generating schedules
- Proactive mindset
Affiliations
- Reading
- walking
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month recipient for multiple months throughout my tenure at DJJ
- Employee of the Year recipient
Certification
- First Aid/CPR certified through the American Red Cross
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Services Program Supervisor (YSPS)
Department of Juvenile Justice
03.2024 - 08.2024
Youth Worker Supervisor
Department of Juvenile Justice
03.2017 - 03.2021
Youth Worker II
Department of Juvenile Justice
07.2014 - 03.2017
Youth Worker I
Department of Juvenile Justice
07.2013 - 07.2014
- First Aid/CPR certified through the American Red Cross
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
Associate of Science - General Education
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
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