Precious Smith
Counselor (Child Care Worker) - SCO Family of Services
New York, NY
***************@*****.*** - 917-***-****
With a B.A. in Sociology, I have aided to help others of all different age ranges over the last 5+ years. From
youth development to customer service to social services, my skill set allows me to work in any environment
and be successful.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Attention to detail
• Well organized
• Time Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Counselor (Child Care Worker)
SCO Family of Services - Brooklyn, NY - February 2014 to Present
Responsibilities:
• Assist young mothers and children with independent living skills in order to enhance their outcome of success
after transition out of program
• Properly document information in progress notes, case records and various reports to ensure the safety and
compliance of residents within program
• Mediate escalating situations between residents so that no participants are physically injured or hurt in any
manner while in or outside program
Administrative Assistant
Tremont United Methodist Church - Bronx, NY - September 2013 to February 2014
Responsibilities:
• Managed all participants' documents and paperwork in an organized filing system to make easily accessible
• Delivered vital information concerning participants, parents and staff via phone, email and personally in a
timely fashion so that all were knowledgeable of events
• Greeted and assisted visitors, prospective participants and parents with all inquiries, questions and concerns
about program
Group Leader
Police Athletic League - Bronx, NY - July 2013 to August 2013
Achievements:
• Won 1st place in Culture Day Competition between other PAL sites
• Won 2nd place in Chant Battle
Responsibilities:
• Created and facilitated curriculum based educated games in order to assess and improve participants' math,
reading, spelling and writing levels
• Engaged youth in therapeutic like sessions to allow freedom of expression about other youth as well as staff
without confrontation
• Designed fun academic lesson plans for 3rd and 4th graders to ensure retention of information learned during
the school year
Program Aide/Student Advocate
Harlem Children's Zone - New York, NY - December 2011 to March 2013
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology
Hartwick College - Oneonta, NY
May 2011