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
Wichita, KS
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
Valley Center, KS
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
Wichita, KS
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
Wichita, KS
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
2700 N Woodland
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