Experience

St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS)

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Therapist

  • Jun 2023 - Present



Olive Garden

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Server

  • May 2020 - May 2023



Abundant Life Ministries-Hope House, Inc

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Program Supervisor

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  -Lead, cultivate, and instruct both staff and clients utilizing strengths-based approach in a residential group care setting-Document, file, and organize case files to monitor resident status-Advocate for residents’ needs and coordinate staffings with community service providers-Schedule the upkeep and maintenance of facility -Multitask and balance numerous client-related issues at once while meeting deadlines in accordance with Florida statute and administrative code -Utilize verbal and written correspondence to advocate for resources that best supports clients -Interpret changes to Florida Administrative Code and relay clear, concise information to staff -Implement systems and routines in the home for consistency -Utilize trauma-informed care and other therapeutic techniques to minimize client conflict Show less

• Student Intern

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  -Observed therapeutic techniques and noted their most appropriate applications -Developed and edited therapeutic assessment tools according to agency needs and uses -Observed client sessions under the supervision of an LCSW -Briefed with the LCSW regarding therapeutic practices -Obtained trainings in de-escalation techniques as well as for behavior management



Kingdom Purpose Christian Center Intl

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Ministry Volunteer

  • Jun 2015 - Jan 2021

  -Develop weekly lessons to teach and instruct youth between the ages of 14-17 -Demonstrate effective and practical ways for youth to make positive choices and apply individualized skill sets to everyday life situations -Motivate, encourage, and counsel young adults through various age-specific challenges with age-appropriate strategies -Develop weekly lessons to teach and instruct youth between the ages of 14-17 -Demonstrate effective and practical ways for youth to make positive choices and apply individualized skill sets to everyday life situations -Motivate, encourage, and counsel young adults through various age-specific challenges with age-appropriate strategies



St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS)

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mental Health Case Manager

  • May 2019 - Nov 2020

  -Manage caseload of independent youth transitioning into adulthood -Use empathy and listening skills to advocate for youth’s mental health needs -Conducted groups with various personalities while tending to individual needs -Document case notes to monitor client progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed -Assist youth with obtaining important documents such as birth certificates and social security cards -Guide youth in managing budgets, applying for jobs and obtaining independent housing Show less



Community Partnership for Children

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Child Welfare Case Manager

  • Aug 2016 - May 2019

  - Assess homes and individuals for protective factors and create safety plans to mitigate safety threats -Use cultural humility with at-risk families to promote healthy, safe and long-lasting bonds - Compose, file, and organize court documents due to the courts and statewide database -Schedule and arrange services for families to receive the help and care needed to preserve the family unit -Gather and assess key information that promotes the best interest of not only children, but for the adults most important to those children -Balance a high-pressure schedule to make sure each child/family is receiving necessary services in a timely fashion Show less



Family Support Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Youth Mentor

  • May 2016 - Feb 2018



Guardian ad Litem

• United States
• Administration of Justice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guardian ad Litem Volunteer

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  -Advocate for fostered children’s needs in the dependency court systems -Prepare professional reports that advocate for child’s best interest for court hearings -Meet monthly with children and encourage them in personal development, education, and expressing themselves. -Advocate for fostered children’s needs in the dependency court systems -Prepare professional reports that advocate for child’s best interest for court hearings -Meet monthly with children and encourage them in personal development, education, and expressing themselves.



Flagler Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Oct 2014 - Feb 2015