RaKiya Pritchett
Detroit,MI
Summary
Accomplished Youth Care Worker with a proven track record at Community Care Organization, enhancing youth development and managing crisis interventions effectively. Skilled in behavior management and youth advocacy, I have significantly contributed to creating safe, nurturing environments for at-risk populations. My approach combines empathy with structured support, fostering positive changes and resilience in vulnerable youth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Community Care Organization
08.2023 - Current
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
- 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.
Youth Worker
Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
Foster Care Provider
Community Care Organization
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
Education
Associate of Science - Juvenile Corrections
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI12.2025
High School Diploma -
Livonia Franklin
Livonia, MI06.2018
Skills
- Youth supervision
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Behavior Management
- Self-Care Techniques
- Youth Advocacy
- Mandated reporting
- Boundaries Establishment
- Abuse Identification
- Mental Health Support
- Positive Reinforcement
- Youth psychology
- Life Skills Instruction
- Substance abuse awareness
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Foster care youth
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Community Care Organization
08.2023 - Current
Youth Worker
Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services
09.2022 - 12.2023
Foster Care Provider
Community Care Organization
08.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Juvenile Corrections
Wayne County Community College District
High School Diploma -
Livonia Franklin
Similar Profiles
Teressa DavisTeressa Davis
Utilization Management Nurse at Yamhill Community Care OrganizationUtilization Management Nurse at Yamhill Community Care Organization
Madisyn BlackMadisyn Black
EHS Teacher at Highland County Community Action OrganizationEHS Teacher at Highland County Community Action Organization
Abdinasir SidoAbdinasir Sido
Development and Program Manager at African Youth and Community Organization (AYCO)Development and Program Manager at African Youth and Community Organization (AYCO)
Kendra DavisKendra Davis
Academic Interventionist at Detroit Public School Community DistrictAcademic Interventionist at Detroit Public School Community District
Siyla Newson-LaneSiyla Newson-Lane
City Year Detroit at AmeriCoreCity Year Detroit at AmeriCore