Open To Work
STEVEN COLLINS
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Youth Development Coach with a proven track record at UCan and the YMCA of metropolitan Chicago, adept in curriculum design and youth mentoring. I significantly enhanced community engagement and participant recruitment. My approach transforms challenges into achievements, showcasing unparalleled commitment to empowering young individuals.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teen Outreach Specialist
YMCA of metropolitan Chicago
Chicago
01.2025 - Current
- Recruiting participants
- Entering Data
- Collaborate with community partners for events.
- Facilitating peace circle & curriculum
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Youth Development Coach
Ucan
Chicago
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Facilitated personal development sessions for individuals seeking growth and improvement.
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
- Developed and implemented individualized coaching plans for clients to help them reach their development goals.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys or assessments conducted with team members in order to gain insights into performance trends or issues within the organization.
- Provided emotional support when necessary during challenging times or difficult situations.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Recruited players.
- Help scout and prepare practice plans
- Organized study hall/ film sessions
- Transported team to games and team outings.
- Laundry duty and equipment maintenance
Education
Sociology -
Central Community College
Columbus, NebraskaDiploma - General Studies
Walter H Dyett High School
Chicago , IL 08.2000 - 06.2004
Skills
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Training facilitation
- Youth mentorship
- Conflict Resolution
- Data entry
- Event planning
- Participant recruitment
- Community outreach
Certification
- Metropolitan Peace Academy Case Management Training
- Between Friends' 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
- Adult Mental Health First Aid
- Foundation of Positive Youth Development Series: Everyone's an Asset Builder and Sharing the Asset
- First Aid/CPR
- Group Facilitation
Training
- Graduate of the Metropolitan Peace Academy (Case Manager)
- Youth Case management
- 40-hour Domestic Violence Training
- Adult Mental Health First Aid
- Foundations OF Positive Youth Development: Asset Building and Sharing Assets
- Group Facilitation (prevention first)
- CPR Certification
References
- Bryan Mckenney, Mentor(No Books No Ball), 312-371-6147
- Marty Levinson, Supervisor/ Mentor SAU Tech , 402-650-2853
- Marlon Finley, Supervisor (YMCA), 773-441-1066
- Michael Thomas, Supervisor/ Program Director(UCAN), 773-615-4796
Timeline
Teen Outreach Specialist
YMCA of metropolitan Chicago
01.2025 - Current
Youth Development Coach
Ucan
07.2022 - 08.2024
Assistant Basketball Coach
Southern Arkansas University Tech
08.2019 - 04.2021
Diploma - General Studies
Walter H Dyett High School
08.2000 - 06.2004
Sociology -
Central Community College