RONNIE ADAMES
Yonkers,NY
Summary
High-performing Social Services Professional with 10+ years of experience supporting at-risk youth and families in residential and educational environments. Expert in crisis intervention, intake coordination, trauma-informed care, and behavioral stabilization. Proven leader trusted to manage operations, supervise staff, and de-escalate high-risk situations while maintaining safety and compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Worker/ Intake Specialist
Rising Ground
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Lead daily facility operations, supervising staff and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Successfully de-escalate high-risk crisis situations using trauma-informed techniques
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments aligning clients with appropriate services
- Train and mentor staff, strengthening team performance and consistency
- Coordinate logistics for medical, legal, and program-related services
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Coordinated staff scheduling, optimizing resource allocation for service delivery.
Skills Trainer
Cayuga Centers
Harlem, NY
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered structured life skills and emotional regulation sessions
- Supported youth transitions, improving adjustment and stability
- Documented progress and contributed to care planning strategies
- Facilitated workshops to enhance staff skills and improve service delivery.
- Developed and delivered tailored training programs for diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess learner progress and outcomes.
Child Care Worker
Lutheran Social Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained safe, structured environments for youth in residential care
- Documented behavioral trends and incident reports
- Facilitated group activities promoting communication and development
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to address individual needs and foster positive relationships.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities to promote social and emotional development in children.
- Coordinated group activities, enhancing teamwork skills among children while fostering a supportive environment.
Youth Specialist
The Children’s Village
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Mentored youth in life skills, conflict resolution, and personal growth
- Conducted assessments and facilitated counseling sessions
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support youth in overcoming personal challenges.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans tailored to each youth's needs and goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bronx Academy High School
Liberal Arts Coursework
Bronx Community College
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Intake & Assessment / Case Documentation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Behavioral Support
- Staff Leadership & Youth Mentorship
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Certification
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (Fire Guard)
Timeline
Youth Care Worker/ Intake Specialist
Rising Ground
01.2023 - Current
Skills Trainer
Cayuga Centers
04.2022 - 01.2023
Child Care Worker
Lutheran Social Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
Youth Specialist
The Children’s Village
01.2015 - 01.2018
Liberal Arts Coursework
Bronx Community College
High School Diploma -
Bronx Academy High School