Taryn Massey
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Skilled Youth Counselor with a proven track record at Ellipsis, enhancing youth development and promoting emotional well-being through effective crisis management and positive reinforcement. Excelled in building rapport and fostering safe environments, leveraging strengths in behavior management and team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in youth behavior and program safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Counselor
Ellipsis
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing urgent concerns promptly while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among program participants, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding within the group setting.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Established clear expectations for behavior within the residential facility, reinforcing accountability among youths in our care.
- Promoted emotional well-being by providing individualized support and counseling to address personal challenges faced by each youth.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
Youth Counselor
Woodward Academy
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
- Documented detailed case notes efficiently, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to reporting protocols set forth by the organization.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
- Promoted a safe space by consistently enforcing rules while maintaining empathy towards each client''s unique struggles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ankeny High School
Ankeny, IA05.2021
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Self-care strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Tactful communication
- Youth supervision
- Youth Mentoring
- Life Skills Training
- Behavior Management
- Crisis Management
- Professional boundaries
- Rapport Building
- Crisis Intervention
- Mandated reporting
- Abuse Identification
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
Certified Medication Manager through DMACC. Certification is valid forever.
First-Aid/CPR through American Red Cross. Certification is valid until 05/16/2025.
CPI Certified through certified instructor. Certification is valid until 06/23/2025.
Mandatory Reporter. Certification is valid until 05/01/2026.
Timeline
Youth Counselor
Ellipsis
05.2023 - 05.2024
Youth Counselor
Woodward Academy
10.2021 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Ankeny High School
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