Todd Grandshaw
Rock City Falls,NY
Summary
Compassionate Youth Care Counselor with experience in providing emotional support and guidance to at-risk youth. Demonstrated ability in crisis management, problem-solving, and team collaboration.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Counselor
Berkshire Farm Center And Services For Youth
Canon, MA
06.2005 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for youth.
- Coordinated activities that promoted positive life skills development among clients.
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions in order to de-escalate situations quickly.
- Encouraged completion of daily chores and personal hygiene practices.
- Established and maintained environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration and ethical behavior.
- Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
Assistant Superintendent
Built More Construction
Clearwater , Floriday
01.2003 - 10.2004
- Monitored quality control for all construction sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
State of Florida Department of Corrections
Fort Myers, FL
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Directed and supervised juveniles in a correctional setting, ensuring safety of all inmates.
- Provided counseling services to juvenile offenders to address behavioral issues.
- Conducted frequent searches of cells and living areas for contraband materials and weapons.
- Managed daily operations within the facility, including discipline, recreational activities, medical and mental health care, and educational programs.
- Maintained accurate records of all violations and incidents involving juveniles.
- Enforced rules and regulations related to inmate conduct and behavior in accordance with established policies.
- Monitored security cameras throughout the facility to ensure safety of staff and inmates.
Youth Care Counselor
Berkshire Farm Center And Services For Youth
Canon, MA
02.1994 - 06.1998
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for youth in care.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for youth.
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions in order to de-escalate situations quickly.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions including progress notes and incident reports.
- Attended workshops and trainings related to working with troubled adolescents and their families.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by creating an environment of acceptance, respect, empathy, understanding, accountability, and stability.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle habits such as exercise and nutrition education classes.
- Organized recreational activities that facilitated growth in teamwork, problem solving, self-esteem building skills.
- Provided close supervision and monitored daily activities of children in facility.
- Encouraged completion of daily chores and personal hygiene practices.
- Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
- Established and maintained environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration and ethical behavior.
- Mentored and supported young people through collaborative activities and social programs.
Cook
Army National Guard NY
Albany, NY
11.1986 - 11.1994
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Education
GED -
Glenmont Job Core Center
Glenmont, NY06-1986
Skills
- Youth Advocacy
- Positive Reinforcement
- Life Skills Instruction
- Recreational Activities
- Behavior Management
- Youth supervision
Affiliations
- Own and operated Youngs Variety Store, in Gloversville, NY
- Own and operated a Dumpster Business
- Works as a process server for several companies in the capital region and beyond
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Care Counselor
Berkshire Farm Center And Services For Youth
06.2005 - 03.2024
Assistant Superintendent
Built More Construction
01.2003 - 10.2004
Juvenile Correctional Officer
State of Florida Department of Corrections
01.1998 - 01.2003
Youth Care Counselor
Berkshire Farm Center And Services For Youth
02.1994 - 06.1998
Cook
Army National Guard NY
11.1986 - 11.1994
GED -
Glenmont Job Core Center
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