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Sarah Powe

Kingston,NB

Summary

Youth care professional with strong background in supporting and guiding youth in residential settings. Adept at fostering safe and nurturing environment, with proven skills in behavior management, conflict resolution, and emotional support. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in achieving positive outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Youth Care Worker

Youth Impact Jeunesse
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted residents in setting and achieving personal goals, empowering them to take ownership of their lives and make positive changes.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for necessary resources and services, ensuring seamless continuum of care for each resident throughout their stay.
  • De-escalated destructive and impulsive youth behavior by assisting in finding positive alternate outlets.
  • Increased resident participation in group activities by offering diverse recreational options tailored to their interests.
  • Improved residents'' well-being by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Assisted with daily living tasks for improved quality of life for each resident in the program.
  • Documented residents'' progress toward goals regularly, allowing for accurate tracking of growth over time.
  • Oversaw medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosages were given accurately while maintaining detailed records of such transactions.
  • Provided crisis intervention support when needed, ensuring resident safety and stability during challenging situations.

Residential Youth Care Worker

Center for Youth Care
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Taught clients to relate socially through use of daily routines and activities.
  • Maintained a safe residential space through regular inspections, risk assessments, and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Participated actively in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance my knowledge of best practices in youth residential care work continually.
  • Fostered a supportive living environment by addressing residents'' emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Facilitated transportation arrangements for appointments or outings, promoting social integration in the community.
  • Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
  • Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

Cashier

Circle K
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.

Education

NBCC Human Services - Human Services

New Brunswick Community College
Saint John, NB
06-2020

High School Diploma -

Hampton High School
Hampton, NB
06-2018

Skills

  • First aid and CPR
  • Youth supervision
  • Youth advocacy
  • Youth intake
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification

  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Safe Talk
  • Drug Information
  • Medication Management for Children's Services Paraprofessionals
  • Stress and Its Management
  • Using a Strengths-Based Approach with Children and Youth for Clinicians
  • Helping Children Cope in Crisis
  • Professional Ethics in the Field of Child and Youth Care
  • Joint Health and Safety


Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Residential Youth Care Worker

Youth Impact Jeunesse
09.2023 - Current

Residential Youth Care Worker

Center for Youth Care
03.2020 - 08.2023

Cashier

Circle K
09.2016 - 03.2020

NBCC Human Services - Human Services

New Brunswick Community College

High School Diploma -

Hampton High School

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