RAHIEM ABDULE BLAKE

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Mount Vernon, NY 10550

T: 917-***-****

adtjvc@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Extensive experience working with elderly and youth in professional settings providing optimum counseling and care. Acknowledged as a team player with excellent relationship building skills. Attentive, customer-centered attitude in addition to being conscientious, personable and energetic. Computer literate, competent in the use of: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

NEW YORK CITY ADMINSITRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES, BRONX, NY

Youth Development Specialist 2018 - Present

Provide safe and secure supervision and care to at-risk youth who are placed in secure juvenile detention by the court. Serve as a role model, mentor and guide. Work as part of a team to support positive and healthy youth development. Manage conflict and youth behavior safely including using de-escalation and restraint techniques as necessary. Provide structure and engage youth in pro-social activities and behaviors. Support youth in their efforts to develop new social, academic and vocational skills and interests. Receive valuable training on building healthy relationships with youth and crisis prevention and management.

SHELTERING ARMS, BRONX, NY

Direct Support Professional 2015- 2018

Provided hands-on care, assistance, and training for people with

intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ultimate goal was to promote independence and

support in their day-to-day living. Sheltering Arms promotes a person-centered approach to

supporting people in our programs by creating plans catered to the individual needs of the people

we support.

POSTGRADUATE FOR MENTAL HEALTH, BRONX, NY

Overnight Residential Counselor 2010 - 2015.

Responsibilities entail but are not limited to ensuring the safety and addressing the needs of over thirty residents residing at the facility. Counsel clients pertaining to daily living activities and listen to their concerns as they relate to challenges and success that have been endured. Competently assist individuals with formulation and achievement of individual goal and objectives. Work closely with supervision staff in detecting problems as a result of clients not taking medications. Acknowledged for professionalism in adeptly handling clerical, reception and security duties as assigned.

AGING IN AMERICA, BRONX, NY

Driver/Custodial Tech/Assistant 2005 - 2009

Worked closely with administration in providing exemplary care to the elderly. As a driver, ensured the safety of clients in addition to performing driving responsibilities in a timely and professional manner. Responsibilities varied daily and as a result assisted wherever needed particularly with janitorial and kitchen duties. Prepared nutritious meals for the elderly and always insured New York City’s health and sanitary standards were upheld. Acknowledged by supervisor as a competent, dependable and loyal employee.

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, QUEENS, NY

Youth Worker 2001 - 2005

Assisted senior counselors in promoting the personal education and social development of young people aged between 12 and 15. Counseled youth on health, education, unemployment and the environment by developing positive skills and attitudes. Competently assessed the needs of young people and assisted in the planning and delivering of programs related to areas such as health, fitness, smoking, drugs, relationships and bullying.

YOUTH HELPING YOUTH, NEW YORK, NY

Youth Aide 1997 - 2001

Supervised at risk youth in recreational settings. Assisted in teaching positive conflict resolution to combat anger using anger management skills training. Worked closely with supervisors in supporting youth to achieve their goals to live productive lives and to help improve the quality of their community.

EDUCATION:

Karafin Hight School, New York, NY

Academic Diploma