Rita J Conner
Youth Care Worker/Secretary
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Skilled Youth Mentor with exceptional patience and more than 20 years of experience. Effective mentor with extensive knowledge of CPI groups and inspiring mentality. Dedicated to individualized relationships and compassionate listening. Motivated individual trained as top-level Youth Mentor bringing more than 20 years of working with children and teens for Kinsey Youth Detention Center organization. Flexible and self-confident promoting well-developed Life Skills. Experienced Case Manager offering 20 years of planning, assessing and reporting experience with At Risk Youth. Proficient in documentation and compliance with all programs implemented by Kinsey Youth Center.
Dependable Youth Care Worker & Transportation Officer applies excellent relationship-building, and communication skills to garner attention for important youth concerns.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Detention Staff
Kinsey Youth Center
Kokomo , IN
07.1997 - 05.2019
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 7yrs to 18 years to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Created groups for youth to improve communication skills, teamwork and cooperation.
- Daily reports written and submitted on performance of youth and interaction with staff
- Transportation Officer was my position for 10 years
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
- Planned and executed productive self-esteem building activities to promote personal growth and daily living skills.
- Introduced students to positive and creative outlets such as drawing and cooking skills
Transportation Officer
Kinsey Youth Center
Kokomo, Indiana
07.1997 - 05.2019
- Worked closely Indiana Probation Officers and Doctors, Therapists, Psychiatrist, any appointments where transportation was necessary
- Often met parents at these appointments and secured area and monitor meeting.
- Control Booth Operator: 7 phone lines, 39 cameras montiored, All radio traffic for center also was performed via Control Booth Operator
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current and all DOC /CPS regulations.
- At end of said, meeting, appointment, court appearance. Reports were written and any new orders medical or court's would be sent to appropriate personal in center.
Education
Retail Management
Meramec Communality College
Kirkwood, MoHigh School Diploma -
Hancock Place High School
229 West Ripa, St.Louis, Missouri 6312505.1971
Skills
- Computer Program Word Document & Quest
- Alternative Discipline Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Youth Supervision
- Youth Advocacy
- Abuse Identification
- Coping Mechanisms
- CPR Training
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
Timeline
Youth Detention Staff
Kinsey Youth Center
07.1997 - 05.2019
Transportation Officer
Kinsey Youth Center
07.1997 - 05.2019
Retail Management
Meramec Communality College
High School Diploma -
Hancock Place High School
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