Youth Services Officer
Ministry Of Children, Community And Social Services
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured a safe and secure environment by enforcing rules, maintaining order, and responding promptly to potential issues or conflicts.
- Developed individualized plans for at-risk youth, addressing specific behavioral and emotional needs.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues, fostering a collaborative team environment that prioritized the best interests of each youth served by the program.
- Promoted positive behavior change in young offenders through consistent mentoring and guidance.
- Collaborated with other professionals to provide comprehensive support services for each individual youth in the program.
- Implemented life skills training sessions that prepared young offenders for successful reintegration into society postrelease.
- Provided crisis intervention services to address immediate safety concerns and stabilize youths'' situations when necessary.
- Conducted thorough intake interviews with newly admitted youths, gathering essential information on backgrounds, strengths, challenges, and areas requiring targeted support services during detention stay periods.
