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Objective: Seeking a youth counseling position to provide behavioral, social and emotional support to promote personal growth in adolescents.
Qualifications:
*Knowledgeable in case management
*Knowledgeable in program development and implementation
*Group facilitation training
*Knowledgeable in individual and family empowerment
*Familiarity in community needs and resources
*Knowledge in family mediation
Education:
2000-current Bachelor of Arts - Human Services, Western Washington University
Graduated Spring 2003
1998-2000 Associates in Arts and Sciences, Whatcom Community College
Employment:
2002-current Youth Care Worker, Birch Bay House Blaine, WA
*Provided supervision and implementation of behavior prgram through token
economy system.
*Provided support to clients individually and in groups in order to facilitate
social, behavioral and emotional growth.
*Assisted in maintenance of client records in order to provide an ongoing
account of client behavior.
*Assisted in development and implementation of program goals in order to
provide services to clients.
2002-current Intern, Lynden School District Family~Community Services Lynden, WA
*Worked in collaboration with school staff and parents/families to coordinate
and secure services as needs arise.
*Collaborated with community agencies to meet the needs of clients.
*Monitored continuity of case management services for targeted children and
families.
*Assisted in collecting data and maintained record keeping.
*Monitored School Buddies program in collaboration with Big Brothers
Big Sisters.
*Assisted in development and implementation of the "Can Do"
Summer Tutoring program.
2001-current Assistant Basketball Coach, Squalicum High School Bellingham,WA
*Provided positive role model to players.
*Teached positive self esteem.
*Teached concepts of teamwork.
*Provided support to both players and coaches.
2001-2002 Personal Care Assistant, DSHS Bellingham,WA
*Provided general supervision.
*Provided general assistance and training for individual with development
and physical disabilities.
2000-2002 Houseparent (Caregiver), DSHS Bellingham,WA
*Provided general supervision of individual with disabilities.
*Provided household and daily life training and assistance.
*Provided emotional and behavioral support and modeling.
*Maintained financial records.
Continuing Education and Training
2003 Crisis Prevention Insititute, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
2003 American Red Cross Standard First Aid/Adult CPR
2003 Child Protective Services Mandated Reporting Training
2002 Mediation Training
2002 MEDIC FIRST AID Bloodborne Pathogens Training
2002 Procedures for Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Physical Management
Training
2001 Basic Infant, Child, and Adult First Aid and CPR Training
Volunteer Experience
2002-current Summer Basketball Coach, Squlicum High School Bellingham, WA
30 hours
2002-current Lynden School District Family~Community Services Lynden, WA
40 hours
2000-2001 Basketball Coach, AAU Bellingham, WA
170 hours
1999-2000 Classroom Assistant Bellingham, WA
115 hours