ALEX EZEIMO
Saint John
Summary
Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing over 8 years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Support Worker Cordinator
St Thomas Youth Care Center
05.2022 - Current
- Established a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
- Managed crisis interventions when required by assessing risks while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive activities tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitated personal growth by providing constructive feedback on goals and performance improvement areas.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, resulting in additional resources and opportunities for participants.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
Youth Care Worker
Community Youth Care Worker
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing urgent concerns promptly while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific needs and goals of each child.
- Led emergency response efforts during crises, ensuring safety and well-being of all youth in facility.
- Maintained detailed records of each youth's progress and challenges to inform care strategies and interventions.
Residential Youth Worker
Young Minds
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Enhanced communication among staff and residents through regular meetings and feedback sessions.
- De-escalated destructive and impulsive youth behavior by assisting in finding positive alternate outlets.
- Improved residents'' well-being by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Taught clients to relate socially through use of daily routines and activities.
- Organized events and workshops aimed at skill development for both residents and staff members alike.
- Maintained a safe residential space through regular inspections, risk assessments, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Documented residents'' progress toward goals regularly, allowing for accurate tracking of growth over time.
- Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioral concerns promptly and effectively.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
Education
Open Minded Mentorship School
Festac,Lagos06-2016
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Substance abuse awareness
- Mentoring and coaching
- Suicide prevention
- Safety monitoring
- Behavioral interventions
- Youth supervision
- Emotional support
- Youth development
Languages
English
Timeline
Youth Support Worker Cordinator
St Thomas Youth Care Center
05.2022 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Community Youth Care Worker
02.2018 - 02.2022
Residential Youth Worker
Young Minds
06.2016 - 12.2017
Open Minded Mentorship School
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