A Youth Support Specialist is hired to help improve the social and psychological welfare of adolescents and young adults. The job description entails making sure the youths have proper medical and psychological care and live healthy lives. Other accountabilities are listed on the Youth Support Specialist Resume as – performing all case management functions and responsibilities in the youth-focused, and culturally competent manner, identifying and making referrals, coordinating necessary and appropriate community resource programs, establishing and maintaining working relationships with peers, community, and court-appointed partners, developing and maintaining supportive, nurturing and empowering relationships with youth, providing work direction to team members, and performing administrative duties to support the program.
Hiring companies look for such skills as – the ability to effectively problem solve and use all resources, experience working with diverse populations, experience working with diverse populations, basic computer skills, the ability to transport youth to meetings and activities, and experience working in youth development and low income and at-risk or related human service experience. Eligible resumes in the field highlight a degree in social work, correction, human services, or youth development.
Headline : Youth Support Specialist is responsible for Providing administrative and intervention support to program staff; preparing agendas and activities for groups, assisting with documentation and data collection, supporting various meetings and activities, facilitating groups and leading activities, providing support for the collection and analysis of data required for reporting purposes, plan, coordinate, and complete special projects as assigned.
Skills : Fine Arts, Microsoft Office, AutoCad, Graphic Design, Animation, 3D Design, Lighting, Adobe Creative Master Suite.
Description :
Processed new clients interview clients and reviewed records to determine classification, parole violations, mental, and medical history, and assigns clients number.
Reviewed commitment papers and issues receipt to center director.
Provided youth aging from 14-21 with gainful employment using youth development activities and educational opportunities.
Counselled clients experiencing psychological, sociological, or family problems by discussing options and guiding clients in decision making.
Supervised co-workers as team leader.
Provided technical assistance to staff by working on problem cases, interpreting or clarifying policies and procedures.
Oriented new clients advising them of rules and regulations and provides information concerning programs, services, medical class, and parole roles of court order clients.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Psychology
Youth Support Specialist Resume
Summary : Youth Support Specialist is responsible for helping students in their academic and social development.
Skills : Microsoft Word Process, Microsoft Visual, Adobe Photoshop.
Description :
Helped youth cope with their everyday struggles.
Challenged youth with different exercises to help them advance mentally, physically, emotionally, and academically.
Advocated for youth and ensured they had a proper environment to grow.
Impacted youth to not only enhance their relationships with their parents, but helped them understand the values of themselves.
Successfully given each youth I've worked with and are working with, something greater to look forward to in their future and present.
Used I've used teaching skills.
Able to tutor youth in order for them to enhance academically.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Youth Support Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Youth Support Specialist, responsible for Completing a quality review of new and changed benefit plans and set-up for accuracy, Documenting possess training needs of staff related to service delivery, Maintaining staff time and attendance records, and unit work schedules to meet coverage needs, Screening and evaluating prospective employees.
Skills : Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Sales, Customer Service, Youth Development, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Team Player, Supervisory Experience.
Description :
Assisted children, youth, and families in the development of skills to aid in coping with and managing psychiatric symptoms while facilitating the use of natural resources.
Provided individualized, face-to-face interventions with child/youth present.
Provided support and training to youth in community locations where s/he resides, works attends school, and/or socializes.
Assisted child/youth with regaining the ability to make independent choices and take a proactive role in treatment, including discussing questions or concerns about medications, diagnoses, or treatment with their clinician.
Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of member care (i.e. HIPAA, FERPA, P.L. 46-56), staff and agency information.
Assisted you in locating and connecting with community resources to adequately address service needs based on individual plans of care.
Tracked progress through individualized progress reports.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Youth Support Specialist Resume
Headline : Customer service skilled Youth Support Specialist professional who offers a client-centered approach to providing individualized care and companionship. Works effectively independently and within a collaborative team environment. Operates with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; CPR and First Aid certified.
Skills : MS Works, MS PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and MS Outlook.
Description :
Made home visits to clients on a weekly basis.
Counseled youth through activities of daily life.
Established goals and what all needed to be done to accomplish these goals with the youth's parents.
Followed up with clients on their plan of care.
Established short-term & long-term goals with clients.
Evaluated youth behavior.
Take weekly records/notes of the child's improvement.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate's
Youth Support Specialist Resume
Headline : Current Master of Public Administration student seeking to obtain a Youth Support Specialist position within an organization where I can utilize the skills learned in the program, while further developing and enhancing current management, critical and logical thinking skills.
Skills : Family Relations, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Computer Skills, Data Entry.
Description :
Served as a member of a Child and Family Team (CFT) for the development of plans of care, service coordination, and monitoring of service delivery for at-risk youth.
Assisted in providing information as needed to benefit the youth by increasing knowledge relative to services and expectations.
Provided coaching, advocacy, and support services to youth.
Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of client care, staff, and agency information.
Provided support necessary.
Aided residents in preparing on how to live in the community.
Engaged youth in group activities to provide support.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Communication Studies
Youth Support Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Youth Support Specialist, Directing the Audiovisual Department at upscale hotels for 10 years and generated revenues of up to $1M. Provided top-quality customer service through detailed communication in Spanish and English. Trained over 20 employees in customer service and audio, video, lighting systems. Responsible for establishing the audiovisual operations at 5 different hotels under new contracts in the New York City and Dallas area. Promoted to Director of operations within 2 years after joining PSAV as a freelance AV technician.
Met with youth, parents, and health professionals to develop a plan of care on a monthly basis.
Met with youth on a weekly basis to execute a plan of care.
Coordinated activities to help youth connect with his community.
Attended weekly staff meetings and training.
Kept up to date with the latest industry trends throw online training courses.
Maintained accurate notes of youth progress in shape note software.
Facilitated one-on-one sessions with youth who are struggling.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Human Services
Youth Support Specialist Resume
Objective : To find gainful employment to utilize my skills and abilities to promote the welfare and wellbeing of the participants I will be working with.
Skills : Planning Skills, Supervising Skills.
Description :
Transported residents to and from the unit.
Taken residents on community service to help the community complete tasks.
Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
Provide support and guidance for youth who are dealing with substance abuse issues and/or mental health concerns.
Worked with the designated program staff to coordinate referrals to other services provided by the organization.
Developed individualized plans for each Youth Support Specialist to follow throughout the year.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associates In Early Childhood Education
Youth Support Specialist Resume
Objective : Compassionate and skilled Youth Support Specialist who is excellent at assessing recreation needs for people who have varying disability levels. Has excellent interpersonal skills and works directly with clients to design appropriate recreation programs. Strong experience working with developmentally disabled adults and creating individualized recreational plans to assist them with community integration.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Team Player, Team Building, Hospitality.
Description :
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Aided residents in cleaning the living area.
Helped residents complete school work and projects.
Promoted productive connections with families, external mentors, and contracted providers for the successful transition of youth.
Led, directed and supervised professional staff.
Served as the liaison with cultural and transformational mentoring service providers and GHS Administration.
Led and performed quality assurance on GHS reducing room confinement and isolation efforts.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate's
Youth Support Specialist Resume
Headline : A highly motivated and detailed oriented Human Resources Professional with knowledge in building consensus amongst staff and creating an involved workforce. Fosters an environment of teamwork and continued growth and development across all functions.
Skills : 10-Key, Microsoft Office.
Description :
Served in a key role and advocated for youth at monthly Child and Family Team Meetings where the youth's Plan of Care is reviewed and revisions.
Acted as consultant and resource for case managers to assess youth service needs.
Promoted and role modeled competency in related skills.
Assessed current programming for efficacy.
Participated in the expansion of programming.
Organized and planned cultural and other youth engagement events.
Led and organized the GHS Youth Voice Council.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Communication Studies
Youth Support Specialist Resume
Summary : A very hard working and passionate person with a background in fine dining and the hospitality industry seeks a position in an upscale hotel. I'm seeking an opportunity to utilize my past positions as a team-player in a people- oriented organization, where I can maximize my customer service experience in a challenging environment and make a positive contribution to the company.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Conflict Resolution, Report Writing, Filing, Charting.
Description :
Provided oversight to Pandemic Relief Housing Support Program and staff working with the program.
Developed and maintained partnerships with landlords and housing authorities across the state.
Acted as a liaison between the program, applicants, and landlords/housing authorities.
Developed processes/protocols for establishing and growing the network of housing authorities offering available FYI and FUP vouchers.
Developed and implemented process for applicants to apply for housing services and assistance.
Worked to increase the number of landlords willing to accept housing vouchers and rent to youth with foster care experience through education and relationship building.
Provided leadership in the delivery of cultural, transformational mentoring, and youth support programs.
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