Nycholas Brown
Brantford
Summary
Professional Youth Development Specialist with strong record of fostering positive growth and resilience in young individuals. Adept at creating and implementing programs that support emotional, social, and educational development. Strong focus on teamwork, flexibility, and achieving impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, mentoring, and community engagement, with reliable and adaptable approach to changing needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Worker
Why Not City Missions
- Current
- - Engaged with over 20 youth daily in a drop-in community center setting
- - Facilitated youth-driven programming tailored to their interests and needs
- - Prepared and served meals, offering a consistent, supportive environment
- - Built trusting relationships through active listening and empathy
Student Placement
Rosewood House
06.2025 - Current
- Supporting 46 residents in a 24/7 homeless shelter environment at 42 Nelson Street.
- Assisting with case management services addressing mental health, addictions, and housing needs.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary staff to support individuals with complex and intersecting challenges.
- Gaining practical experience in trauma-informed, person-centered, and harm reduction approaches.
Recreation Leader (Part-Time)
Boys and Girls Club
01.2023 - Current
- - Lead and supervise recreational and educational programming for children aged 6–12
- - Resolve peer conflict using positive behavior support strategies
Program Facilitator (Seasonal)
Boys and Girls Club
01.2021 - 01.2021
- - Facilitated physical activities and sports programs indoors and outdoors
- - Provided guidance on safe play and fair participation
- - Supported emotional and social development through mentorship
- - Maintained child safety protocols including secure sign-in/out procedures
Education
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON04-2026
Skills
- - CPR-C / First Aid Certified
- - Strong verbal and written communication
- - Conflict resolution and de-escalation
- - Program planning and facilitation
- - Trauma-informed and strengths-based approach
- - Data entry and computer proficiency
- - Adaptable, team-oriented, and empathetic
- - Leadership, coaching, and mentoring
- Youth supervision
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skill development
- Emotional support
Certification
- - CPR-C / First Aid (Current)
- - Certified Paddle Instructor – Paddle Canada (via Grand River Experience, Paris, ON)
Community Service
- Team Captain, Competitive Rep Soccer – Travelled across Canada and the USA, - Brantford Harlequins Rugby Team Member – Represented Brantford in Provincial tournaments
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Placement
Rosewood House
06.2025 - Current
Recreation Leader (Part-Time)
Boys and Girls Club
01.2023 - Current
Program Facilitator (Seasonal)
Boys and Girls Club
01.2021 - 01.2021
Youth Worker
Why Not City Missions
- Current
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Mohawk College
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