Jovante Antoine
Kingston,Canada
Summary
Motivated and approachable recent graduate with a dual background in Police Foundations and Community Justice Services. Experienced in behavioral counseling and youth work, along with a solid foundation in customer service. Skilled at connecting with people and assessing situations to ensure safety and support. Ready to bring my passion for community safety and my strong communication skills to a National Security Officer role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Worker
Ventures Group Home
04.2024 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Reacted to disturbances within facility by attempting to reason with residents and separating or implementing physical restraint or isolation.
- Provided key emotional and behbehavioural support to special needs youth.
Behavioural Counsellor
Springview Residential Services
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Supported clients in development of healthy coping strategies, leading to improved life management skills.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support and stabilization.
Produce Associate
Walmart
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient inventory management and restocking of fresh produce items.
- Fostered a positive working environment within the fresh produce department by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts
- Built rapport with customers through empathetic listening and understanding their unique needs or preferences.
Education
Diploma - Police Foundations
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON12-2023
Diploma - Community Justice Services
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON06-2023
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School
Courtice, ON06.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- De escalation tactics
- Mental health crisis response
- Critical thinking
- Incident reporting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Mental health support
Certification
- CPI
- CPR/AED Certification
- Edge Weapon Defense
- WHIMIS
- SHSM
Timeline
Youth Worker
Ventures Group Home
04.2024 - Current
Behavioural Counsellor
Springview Residential Services
05.2023 - 01.2024
Produce Associate
Walmart
10.2020 - 06.2022
Diploma - Police Foundations
St. Lawrence College
Diploma - Community Justice Services
St. Lawrence College
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School
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