Robert Echols
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dynamic Youth Advocate with a proven track record at Youth Horizons, excelling in youth engagement and behavioral support. Expert in mentoring and crisis response, I foster resilience and emotional well-being through innovative programs. Committed to enhancing lives, I have successfully implemented individualized action plans that significantly improved personal development and academic performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Advocate Mentor Coach
Youth Horizons
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Enhanced youth engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities tailored to their interests.
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
- Provided mentorship to young individuals, fostering positive relationships built on trust and open communication.
- Assisted youth in setting achievable goals by providing guidance and support throughout their journey towards success.
- Championed diversity inclusion through outreach initiatives targeting underrepresented populations within the community.
- Organized workshops and seminars focusing on life skills, career readiness, and leadership development for program participants.
- Played a vital role in shaping young minds through consistent encouragement, guidance, and advocacy on their behalf.
- Developed and executed individualized action plans, resulting in improved academic performance and personal development.
Direct Support Professional
Youth Horizons
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
Home Health Aide
St.Rahpeal
03.2013 - 05.2020
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Direct Care Worker
Making a Difference Shelter Home
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
- Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each patient''s unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Park Recreation Leader
City of Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation
06.2000 - 08.2010
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among participants to promote cooperation, communication skills development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive recreational environment.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Addressed participant concerns with empathy and professionalism, resolving issues in a timely manner to maintain satisfaction levels.
- Supervised groups of up to Number children under age Number from arrival through departure at end of day.
- Trained new staff members on department policies, procedures, and safety protocols to ensure consistent service delivery across the team.
- Enhanced participant enjoyment by designing and implementing diverse recreational activities and programs.
Education
Physical Education
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KSNorth High School
Wichita, KS05.2003
Skills
- Youth guidance
- Youth engagement
- Behavioral support
- Relationship building
- Community resources
- Nonviolent communication
- Data collection
- Youth advocacy
- Mentoring
- Self-care practices
- Problem analysis
- Empathy development
- Resilience building
- Conflict mediation
- Youth supervision
- Special needs
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support
- Behavioral interventions
- Safety monitoring
- Behavior modeling
- Crisis response
- Youth development
- Emotional support abilities
- Skill building
- Personal hygiene support
Timeline
Youth Advocate Mentor Coach
Youth Horizons
07.2022 - 10.2024
Direct Support Professional
Youth Horizons
03.2020 - 07.2022
Direct Care Worker
Making a Difference Shelter Home
02.2018 - 03.2020
Home Health Aide
St.Rahpeal
03.2013 - 05.2020
Park Recreation Leader
City of Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation
06.2000 - 08.2010
Physical Education
Butler Community College
North High School