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Zahra Nay

Red Lion,PA

Summary

Conscientious Youth Counselor with program development and coordination experience. Strongly rooted in integrity and effective communication. Dedicated to fostering youth success and progress.

Honest professional providing exemplary care and compassion to youth experiencing life disruptions. Focused Youth Counselor helping children and teens develop coping skills to solve problems.

Compassionate Youth Counselor eager to use 18 years of experience in related roles to bring value to new opportunities. Smart and empathetic with a strong knowledge of cognitive behavior techniques and standard coping mechanisms.

Mission-oriented youth counselor successful in serving as a positive role model. Highly accomplished in helping youth strengthen relationships with God and providing growth opportunities. Energetic leader with creative outreach talent.

Accomplished patient counseling professional skilled in effectively communicating with youth to foster strong and trusting rapport. Eager to apply years of related experience to assist challenged youth in overcoming obstacles.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the Family Engagement Coordinator position. Ready to help the team achieve goals for families within the community being served.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Compassionate Youth Counselor eager to use 18 years of experience in related roles to bring value to new opportunities. Smart and empathetic with strong knowledge of cognitive behavior technique and standard coping mechanisms.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Counselor

York County Youth Development Center
11.2005 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
  • Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
  • Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Supervised individuals in a small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
  • Supervised youth in an engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
  • Demonstrated positive influence on children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
  • Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
  • Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Implemented avariety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
  • Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
  • Facilitated workshops and classes on anger management, life skills and drug and alcohol prevention.

Education

Masters - Human Services

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
02.2022

Bachelor Of Arts - Criminal Justice

Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA
03.2020

Skills

  • Youth Supervision
  • Safe Environment Planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Diverse Programming
  • Crisis Management
  • Program Coordination
  • Tactful Communication
  • Church Programming
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Community Partnerships
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Homework Assistance
  • Youth Crisis Tactics
  • Behavior Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Emotional Support
  • Biblical Stewardship
  • Empowering Leadership
  • Paperwork and Reporting
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Community Involvement
  • Mental Health Support
  • Site Visits
  • Issue and Problem Resolution
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Coping Methods

Timeline

Youth Counselor

York County Youth Development Center
11.2005 - Current

Masters - Human Services

Liberty University

Bachelor Of Arts - Criminal Justice

Lancaster Bible College
Zahra Nay