Promise Fannin
Matewan
Summary
Proven Early Head Start Home Visitor and Youth Care Worker with a track record of advocating for low-income families and fostering positive growth in youths. Skilled in early intervention strategies and maintaining professional boundaries, I have effectively managed caseloads and supported family engagement at Coalfield Community Action Partnership. Achieved significant improvements in family support services and youth behavior modification.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Coalfield Community Action Partnership
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure well-rounded support for each family''s unique needs.
- Advocated for families within the broader community to raise awareness about available resources and supports for low-income households with young children.
- Implemented comprehensive developmental screenings using standardized assessment tools to identify potential delays or concerns early on.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all home visits, assessments, referrals, and follow-up actions in accordance with program guidelines.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and family support services.
- Managed caseload effectively to ensure timely completion of required tasks while maintaining high-quality service provision for each family served.
- Collaborated with other early childhood professionals to ensure seamless transitions for children moving from Early Head Start into preschool programs.
Youth Care Worker
June Harless Children's Shelter
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Facilitated conflict resolution among program participants, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding within the group setting.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing urgent concerns promptly while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Assisted with daily living skills training, supporting self-sufficiency among program participants.
- Ensured proper medication administration for individuals under my care according to doctors'' orders.
- Established clear expectations for behavior within the residential facility, reinforcing accountability among youths in our care.
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Provided academic support during homework hours helping students stay on track academically.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to foster positive growth and change in troubled youths.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO07.2024
Skills
- Early Intervention Strategies
- Professional boundaries
- Confidentiality adherence
- Health Promotion
- Individualized Planning
- Family engagement
- Infant mental health
- Assessment skills
Timeline
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Coalfield Community Action Partnership
08.2021 - Current
Youth Care Worker
June Harless Children's Shelter
03.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Colorado Technical University
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