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Britany Thomas

Avondale

Summary

Dedicated Youth Care Professional with experience at Nexus Indian Oaks, skilled in mental health support and crisis intervention. Proven ability to develop effective plans of action and facilitate communication among families. Committed to fostering positive relationships and enhancing life skills, ensuring emotional support and wellness for youth in challenging situations.

Caring Youth Care Worker with 7 years of experience mentoring troubled adolescents. Adept at working with homeless, runaway and delinquent youth. Diligent in supervising youth activities, teaching life skills and promoting self-esteem and healing through individual and group counseling, Analyzes situations effectively and accurately and works independently.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Care Professional

Nexus Indian Oaks
12.2020 - 01.2025
  • Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
  • Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
  • Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
  • Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.

Caregiver

Proverbs Group Home
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Team Member

Boz Hot Dogs
12.2016 - 06.2018
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kankakee High School
Kankakee, IL
05-2018

Skills

  • Mental health support
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Group and individual sessions
  • Plan of action development
  • Life skills instruction
  • Educational support

Timeline

Youth Care Professional

Nexus Indian Oaks
12.2020 - 01.2025

Caregiver

Proverbs Group Home
09.2018 - 12.2020

Team Member

Boz Hot Dogs
12.2016 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Kankakee High School

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