Brandon Beckham
Dover
Summary
Dynamic Youth Care Specialist with a proven track record at Stevenson House Detention Center, adept at implementing behavior management techniques and fostering positive relationships. Skilled in adolescent counseling and crisis management, I empower youths through tailored life skills training, enhancing their decision-making and self-regulation abilities. Committed to promoting mental health support and teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Specialist 2
Stevenson House Detention Center
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive activities tailored to individual needs.
- Delivered therapeutic support to youths experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges through one-on-one counseling sessions.
- Developed life skills training curriculum to empower youths in making responsible decisions and preparing for independent living.
- Coordinated educational programming aimed at enhancing academic achievement and fostering a love of learning among participating youths.
- Implemented effective behavior modification techniques, resulting in improved self-regulation among participating youths.
- Led workshops focused on developing essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that encouraged open dialogue, mutual support, and personal growth among participants.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information pertaining to each youth''s background and circumstances.
- Fostered positive relationships with youths, guiding them towards healthier choices and improved behaviors.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, deescalating conflicts and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
FC Associate
Amazon
08.2017 - 04.2023
- Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
- Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
- Operated pallet jacks, forklifts and other heavy equipment to transport merchandise throughout facility.
- Supported warehouse supervisors in daily operations management, meeting deadlines consistently without compromising quality standards.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to health and safety regulations while maximizing productivity.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently using appropriate equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts when necessary.
- Evaluated merchandise for irregularities, flaws or damage prior to packing.
- Optimized product placement within the warehouse space according to demand patterns for improved accessibility during peak periods.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of warehousing operations, improving overall company performance.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and precise order fulfillment, maintaining communication throughout the process.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing storage layouts.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Picked and packed order items.
Education
General Studies
Dover High School
Dover, De06-2003
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Self-care techniques
- Positive reinforcement
- Mental health support
- First aid and CPR
- Youth supervision
- Behavior management
- Records management
- Recreational activities
- Adolescent counseling
- Rapport development
- Warning signs identification
- Facility patrolling
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Timeline
Youth Care Specialist 2
Stevenson House Detention Center
05.2023 - Current
FC Associate
Amazon
08.2017 - 04.2023
General Studies
Dover High School
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