Raven Lane
Brooklyn
Summary
Reliable Counselor lends skilled supervision, activity planning and organization to individual patient assessment and treatment. Adeptly navigates stressful environments to deliver optimized outcomes. Dedicated to balancing high degree of compassionate care with privacy and understanding.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in youth development. Proven ability to design and implement impactful programs that foster growth and positive behavior in young people. Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, coupled with strong ability to build rapport with youth and collaborate effectively with team members.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
New York City Administration for Children's Services
01.2025 - Current
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Certified Teacher Assistant
League School Center
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing instructional materials, including textbooks and handouts.
- Provided guidance to students on classroom assignments and activities.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and intervened when necessary.
- Assisted with grading tests, papers, and other assessments.
- Maintained a safe learning environment for all students by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
Youth Specialist
Diaspora Community Services
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported and assisted staff as well as participated in building activities to ensure that activities are properly staffed
- Escorted residents to and from school, also trips outside of the facility
- Skilled at conflict resolution and providing therapeutic approaches to adolescents in a residential treatment facility
- Coordinated with program staff, residents, volunteer coordinator, and community volunteers to develop consistent, therapeutic, recreational on- and off-campus group activities
- Retain accurate patient records including but not limited to daily activities, behavioral observations and medication administered.
Security Guard
Gardaworld Security
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Write reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences
- Circulating amongst visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property completed reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons to guard against and maintain the security of premises
- Operating detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent the passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Youth Development Counselor
Good Shepherd Services
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Supported and assisted staff as well as participated in building activities to ensure that activities are properly staffed
- Escorted residents to and from school, also trips outside of the facility
- Skilled at conflict resolution and providing therapeutic approaches to adolescents in a residential treatment facility
- Coordinated with program staff, residents, volunteer coordinator, and community volunteers to develop consistent, therapeutic, recreational on- and off-campus group activities
- Retain accurate patient records including but not limited to daily activities, behavioral observations and medication administered.
Child Care Worker
August Aichhorn Center for Adolescent Residential Care Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supported and assisted staff as well as participated building activities to ensure that activities are properly staffed
- Skilled at conflict resolution and providing therapeutic approaches to adolescents in a residential treatment facility
- Retain accurate patient records including but not limited to daily activities, behavioral observations and medication administered
- Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged administrative and client information
- Planned, coordinated and conducted activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth
- Implemented activities and special events that met the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth.
Security Officer
Allied Security
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Write reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences
- Reporting all incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to law enforcement
- Patrolling industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of doors, windows, and gates
- Continuously monitoring security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
Education
GED -
Paul Robeson High School
11-2014
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Behavior Modification
- Verbal Communication
- Classroom support
- Behavior Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Positive youth development
- Mental health awareness
- Suicide prevention
- Youth mentoring
Certification
- Security License
- CPR Certification
- Certified Handle with Care Training
- OPWDD Training
- Mandatory Reporter Training
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
New York City Administration for Children's Services
01.2025 - Current
Certified Teacher Assistant
League School Center
12.2023 - 12.2024
Youth Specialist
Diaspora Community Services
04.2022 - 10.2023
Security Guard
Gardaworld Security
01.2020 - 03.2022
Youth Development Counselor
Good Shepherd Services
02.2018 - 02.2020
Child Care Worker
August Aichhorn Center for Adolescent Residential Care Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Security Officer
Allied Security
05.2014 - 09.2015
GED -
Paul Robeson High School
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