Lorenzo Charlicombe
Brampton,ON
Summary
Three decades of experience in working with community members in various capacities, utilizing interpersonal and communication skills to perform mentoring, managing and case management support.
Driven by passion, and the desire to enhance community supports and engagement.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to problem solve and meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Centre Deputy Administrator
Roy McMurtry Youth Centre
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Managing and coordinating functions within youth secure detention/custody facility and in community with over 300 staff
- Assume overall responsibility for administration, operation, rehabilitation and reintegration programs of secure custody/detention facility for youth
- Participate, develop and oversee responsive programming that address skills development, education and multifaceted needs of youth
- Participated in delivery of rehabilitative evidence based programs and services that support unique needs of youth within framework of facility and Ministry's mandate of Youth Justice Services.
- Maintained open and effective communication stakeholders as liaison to ensure programs and safety/security was maintained at optimum levels for protection of youth, staff and community.
- Provided liaison services and represented facility with various case management team members of youth
- Participated in emergency and security related contingency planning, liaison with community emergency/response officials and agencies.
- Assumed responsibility for administration, services and operation of facility during after-hours and weekends (during rotational on-call periods) with full delegated decision-making authority.
- Delivered program/service through supervision, planning, and coordinating daily operations of assigned team.
Supports values-based and inclusive team through technical, administrative, and operational direction to staff. - Assigns and coordinates work, evaluates performance, identifies staff training needs and escalates employee relations matters.
- Controls and monitors allocated operation budget for unit/program ,social and community service projects. and regularly provides assurance reports on financial activities.
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions in fast paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Youth Justice Trainer
Ministry Of Community And Social Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Researched, developed curriculum and facilitating training for over 500 plus Provincial staff working in Youth Justice , including Youth Services Officers, Youth Services Managers, Probation Officers, Community Workers, Clinicians, etc
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
Youth Services Manager
Roy McMurtry Youth Centre
09.2012 - 01.2018
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members inside facility including Youth Services Officers, Clinicians, volunteers
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Oversee multidisciplinary Case Management Team strategies and activities
- Established parental eligibility through frequent meetings and reviewing information.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Implement staff performance enhancement and progressive disciplinary measures
Youth Services Officer
Roy McMurtry Youth Centre
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Supervise and support up to 144 youth clients activities in secure/detention facility within framework of federal/provincial/municipal legislation
- Supervise youth in Case Management initiatives to support reintegration, rehabilitation targets
- Advocated for youth by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being including, in court settings.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies to support identified risk needs
- Facilitated communication between youth clients and other service providers.
- Monitored progress towards case management goals.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as school, initiatives, skills development, recreation
- Provide support and direction in event of escalated youth matters
Education
Bachelor of Religious Education - Theological Studies
Tyndale University
Toronto,ON04.2014
Skills
- Youth Behavior Management and Psychology
- Youth Advocacy and Programming
- Criminal Justice System / Legislation Knowledge
- Effective Trainer
- Research
- Direct Operations
- Case Planning and Management
- Law Enforcement
- Report Writing
- Mental Health Crisis Response and Intervention
- Court Hearings and procedures
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
Certification
UMAB-Trainer (Understanding & Managing Aggressive Behaviour
Ordained Minister
Ordained 2006
Providing support to congregants and community members through counseling ,funerals, weddings, home and hospital visits
Timeline
Youth Centre Deputy Administrator
Roy McMurtry Youth Centre
01.2021 - 05.2023
Youth Justice Trainer
Ministry Of Community And Social Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
Youth Services Manager
Roy McMurtry Youth Centre
09.2012 - 01.2018
Youth Services Officer
Roy McMurtry Youth Centre
09.2009 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Religious Education - Theological Studies
Tyndale University
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