Michelle Brooks
******************@*****.*** * Brockton, MA 02124* 617-***-****
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Boston Centers for Youth and Families
Anthony D. Perkins Community Center April 2009-Present Youth Worker
●Plan instructional materials for programming
●Ensure daily activities are prepared and implemented
●Hire and supervise the youth that work throughout the building
●Handle teen employee’s payroll
●Write grants for funding for programming
●Facilitate orientations and training's for youth
●Manage and operate teen programming that highlights areas within their youth development
●Document incidents/concerns that arise with teen employees
●Develop and execute recreational and educational programming
●Supervise youth on field trips
●Network with various partners within community centers and outside organizations
●Outreach with flyers, social media and other sources to provide youth with center information
●Participate in meetings and training's that enhance my expertise on youth development and professional growth
●Complete monthly reports on advantages and disadvantages with the youth
●Attend and participate in staff meetings
●Assist with answering clients’ questions or concerns and directing them within the building
●Assist with clerical work that pertains to the center Northeast Security Boston, MA
Shift Supervisor March 2017-Present
● Maintain a safe and secure location
● Supervise security officers on site during shift
● Complete interior and exterior tours of the premises
● Make sure building is locked and secure
● Monitor cameras throughout the shift
● Report any major issues that may arise
● Complete shift report throughout the shift
● Problem solve any issues or concerns that may arise NFI Massachusetts Newton, MA
North Crossing/Residential Program September 2006-May 2009 Direct Care Counselor
●Provided a safe environment for DSS and DMH clients.
●Performed physical interventions using TCI in the event of a youth crisis.
●Facilitated youth improvement in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills and behavior.
●Assisted in developing treatment and service plans.
●Interacted regularly with advocatees and helped establish personal goals.
●Prepared summaries of interactions and objective behavioral observations of youth at end of shift.
●Provided monthly progress reviews and narratives based on client’s treatment goals.
●Attended and participate in weekly staff meetings.
●Held youth accountable to program policy and expectations. North Carolina Department of Corrections February 2006-May 2006 Division of Community Correction-Probation and Parole Intern
●Observed the judicial process
●Reviewed court dockets
●Assisted in the interview process of clients
Trial Court Administration Charlotte, NC
Jury Administration-Intern October 2005-March 2006
●Assisted in the interview process of clients
●Created jury pools.
●Maintained accurate records of files in the computer database.
●Processed paperwork and prepared mail-outs.
●Handled large amounts of paperwork on a daily basis.
●Performed general office duties including telephone operations, filing
●and typing.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
● Highly skilled in supervising and interacting
● Microsoft Office Suites
● Youth Worker Certification 1&2, Supervisor Training,
● Boys Sensitive Training, and Trauma Resilient Trained
● CPR/First Aid Certified
EDUCATION
Johnson C. Smith University Charlotte, NC
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology May 2006