Robert L. Harker
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Experienced, hardworking social worker with a diverse background in residential facilities, detention settings, and foster homes. Trauma-informed and passionate about giving back to the community. Skilled at establishing meaningful connections with youth to positively impact their lives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Custody Services Specialist, Residential Unit
Multnomah County
10.2024 - Current
- I supervise and mentor youth, document information, assess and evaluate behaviors and build case notes in a BRS residential program
Juvenile Custody Services Specialist
Multnomah County
02.2017 - Current
- I supervise and mentor youth, document information, and maintain unit security in a juvenile detention facility
Milieu Counselor & Education Assistant
Morrison Child & Family Services
01.2015 - Current
- As a Milieu Counselor, I counsel and ensure the well-being of refugee minors
- As an Education Assistant, I organized school activities & taught English, science, math, global studies and physical education
Juvenile Custody Services Specialist, Intake Unit
Multnomah County
03.2022 - 10.2024
- I process and screen incoming youth, coordinate with court officials and work with LEDS and other law enforcement data systems, building and clearing warrants and entering case notes
Juvenile Counselor I
Washington County
05.2019 - 11.2019
- I supervised, counseled and assessed the risk & needs of at-risk youth in a residential facility
Skills Trainer
Boys & Girls Aid
12.2017 - 05.2019
- I supervised, de-escalated and developed the life skills of at-risk foster children
- My job also included assessing and documenting their behavioral patterns
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Grant Youth Football & Madison Youth Basketball
08.2017 - 01.2019
- I helped coach middle school basketball & football
Volunteer Teacher
Worksource Portland Metro Southeast (SE Works)
12.2013 - 04.2016
- I taught at-risk youth as well as ESL learners from many different countries and backgrounds, both in one on one and classroom settings
English Teacher
APEX Corporate English & Pro- Language
03.2014 - 06.2014
- I taught business English to executives and employees at various companies
- I developed specialized lesson plans for each student and class
Volunteer Teacher
Native American Youth Family Center
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Through the Capstone program at Portland State University, I tutored high school students both individually and in groups
Education
100 hour TESL/ TESOL Teacher Certification -
LCC Portland
Portland, OR09-2013
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, English
Portland State University
08.2012
Skills
- Trauma Informed
- De-escalation
- Crisis Intervention
- Rapport Building
- Collaborate Problem Solving
- Cultural Competence
- Fluent Spanish
- Assessing needs
Professional References
- Wilbert Santamaria, Supervisor, Morrinon Child & Family Services, 971-337-6266. Wilbert.Santamaria@morrisonkids.org
- Diego Urbina, Supervisor, Morrison Child & Family Services, 323-336-0845, DiegoUrbina@rocketmail.com
- Eduardo Torres Diaz, Supervisor, Morrison Child & Family Services, 971-266-7245, Eduardo@betancourttorres.com
- Curtis Starks, Lead Juvenile Services Specialist, Multnomah County, 323-379-7073, CurtStarks@gmail.com
- Ron Lincoln, Lead Juvenile Services Specialist, Multnomah County, 503-914-7749, RLuv2005@yahoo.com
- Juan Rogel, Lead Juvenile Services Specialist, Multnomah County, 971-221-8968, JuanRogelPDX@gmail.com
Certification
LEDS. Law Enforcement Data System Certification.
CPI. Crisis Prevention Institute Certification.
CPR. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
MANDT. Behavioral Crisis Intervention
NCI. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
Essential Foundation Collaborative Problem Solving.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Juvenile Custody Services Specialist, Residential Unit
Multnomah County
10.2024 - Current
Juvenile Custody Services Specialist, Intake Unit
Multnomah County
03.2022 - 10.2024
Juvenile Counselor I
Washington County
05.2019 - 11.2019
Skills Trainer
Boys & Girls Aid
12.2017 - 05.2019
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Grant Youth Football & Madison Youth Basketball
08.2017 - 01.2019
Juvenile Custody Services Specialist
Multnomah County
02.2017 - Current
Milieu Counselor & Education Assistant
Morrison Child & Family Services
01.2015 - Current
English Teacher
APEX Corporate English & Pro- Language
03.2014 - 06.2014
Volunteer Teacher
Worksource Portland Metro Southeast (SE Works)
12.2013 - 04.2016
Volunteer Teacher
Native American Youth Family Center
06.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, English
Portland State University
LEDS. Law Enforcement Data System Certification.
CPI. Crisis Prevention Institute Certification.
CPR. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
MANDT. Behavioral Crisis Intervention
NCI. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
Essential Foundation Collaborative Problem Solving.
100 hour TESL/ TESOL Teacher Certification -
LCC Portland
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