Roe Warner
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Lead Youth Specialist experienced in residential care, trauma-informed care, refugee support, staff and client orientation, and shift logistics. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business & Communications, with strengths in youth mentoring and intercultural communication. Committed to continued growth in diversity and inclusion and to building a more compassionate, inclusive society through meaningful relationships, youth development, and community engagement.
Overview
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10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Youth Specialist
Bethany Christian Services, Hacienda De Luz
Kalamazoo, MI
02.2026 - Current
- Achieved promotion from youth specialist position
- Coordinated communication between daytime supervisors and third-shift staff, sharing updated procedures to streamline overnight operations.
- Trained staff on program procedures and third-shift responsibilities to ensure consistent adherence to protocols.
- Reviewed logs for completeness and accuracy, enhancing documentation quality before submission.
Youth Specialist
Bethany Christian Services
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Supported youth through trauma-informed care and daily emotional regulation at Bethany Christian Services.
- Facilitated life skills education, aided cultural adjustment, and partnered with clinical team to promote healthy activities and youth development.
- Delivered comprehensive care, supervision, and safe transportation for unaccompanied refugee minors in residential program.
- Monitored youth safety during supervised visits and residential routines.
- Documented youth behaviors, incidents, and service notes in case records.
Youth Aquatics Instructor
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
Portage, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Taught swimming and water safety across eight curriculum levels, engaging infants and older children in skill development.
- Monitored student safety throughout lesson activities and pool deck routines
- Demonstrated strokes, breathing, and floating skills during pool sessions
- Provided water safety education to Aqua-Tots Swim Schools students.
- Communicated student progress to parents through individualized assessments, fostering collaboration in student development.
Residential Youth Counselor
Cheever Treatment Center / Allegan Youth Home
Allegan, MI
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised youth in a residential treatment setting at Cheever Treatment Center.
- Supervised and mentored youth with justice involvement or early substance use concerns, fostering personal accountability and resilience.
- Led learning activities and supported structured programs, which enhanced youth development and personal growth.
- De-escalated crisis behavior using calm communication and safety procedures.
- Documented incidents, daily notes, and shift reports for treatment staff.
Youth Counselor
Lakeside Academy
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Mentored youth with histories of substance use or abuse, fostering engagement in healthy activities.
- Counsel students through behavior support plans at Lakeside Academy youth programs.
- De-escalate conflicts using calm, trauma-informed communication.
- Monitored and supported students in residential care to ensure safety and maintain a structured environment.
- Observed student behavior during dormitory and classroom activities. during dormitory, classroom, and recreation settings.
Assistant Project Manager
WMU Construction
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Coordinated WMU Construction project schedules with subcontractors and field teams.
- Prepared submittals, RFIs, and closeout documents for WMU Construction projects.
- Reviewed drawings and specifications for WMU Construction scope coordination.
- Organized project photographs, specifications, Gantt charts, and meeting notes to maintain accurate documentation; conducted surveys and compiled field reports to support project assessments.
Dining Staff
WMU Dining Services
08.2016 - 04.2018
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business & Communications
Western Michigan University, Merze-Tate College
Kalamazoo, MI04-2024
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis de-escalation
- Youth mentoring
- Life skills instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Youth engagement
- Program development
- Youth advocacy
- Community outreach
- Parent communication
- Intercultural communication
- Relationship building
- Leadership experience
- Behavior documentation
- Diversity awareness
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Lead Youth Specialist
Bethany Christian Services, Hacienda De Luz
02.2026 - Current
Youth Specialist
Bethany Christian Services
08.2024 - 02.2026
Residential Youth Counselor
Cheever Treatment Center / Allegan Youth Home
09.2023 - 05.2024
Youth Aquatics Instructor
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
03.2023 - Current
Youth Counselor
Lakeside Academy
11.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Project Manager
WMU Construction
04.2018 - 11.2019
Dining Staff
WMU Dining Services
08.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business & Communications
Western Michigan University, Merze-Tate College