**Danier Joyner**
Brooklyn, NY • 917-***-****
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## Qualifications Summary
I am a mentor and advocate dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of at-risk youth and disenfranchised adults. With over 20 years of experience in social, human, and community services. I am experienced in empowering residents in underserved and impoverished communities. My primary objective is to ensure their human rights while facilitating skill development across various life domains, including education, criminal justice reform, gang violence, health, housing, domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness, and employment. My strong foundation in the volunteer sector has seamlessly prepared me to thrive and excel as a project manager, mentor, counselor, and case manager.
## Leadership and Supervision
- Successfully supervised diverse teams across multiple locations.
- Ensured comprehensive training and preparation, setting teams up for assignment success.
- Identify and address the needs and concerns of young people and empower them to become active and engaged members of their communities.
- Coordinate care and services for adults. Navigate their health and wellness journeys.
## Advocacy
- Established impactful, empowering relationships with at-risk youth.
- Proactively partnered with parents and guardians to enhance youth development.
- Help students and families navigate the education system, ensuring access to quality education and addressing potential barriers.
## Mentoring and Counseling
- Provided effective counseling and support to low-income youth and adolescents.
- Developed priorities with youth to foster physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Connect adults with daily living struggles with resources, advocating for their needs and working to improve policies and programs that address the issues.
## Project Management
- Expertly managed projects to ensure timely completion and budget adherence throughout their lifecycle.
- Served as the principal point of contact for client requests and assessments on all projects.
##Professional Experience
**NADAP, Inc., Brooklyn, NY**
**Career Service Coordinator* **(Dec 2023 - Oct 2024)
- Deliver comprehensive intake, assessment, service planning, and coordination services for clients referred by HRA (Human Resources Administration).
- Guide clients in identifying their career pathways while facilitating training and educational planning.
- Provide ongoing support by conducting follow-ups and identifying personal and social barriers to employment or services.
**Comunilife, Inc., Brooklyn, NY**
**Case Manager Temp* **(April 2023 - Dec 2023)
- Conducted thorough client assessments to evaluate needs and develop targeted intervention strategies.
- Responded adeptly to crises, providing immediate support and guidance.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with clients to achieve their goals.
**Breaking Ground, Brooklyn, NY**
**Case Manager* **(Sept 2021 - July 2023)
- Supported single adults overcoming chronic homelessness, substance abuse, and severe mental illness.
- Delivered vital services to help clients attain housing stability and independence.
- Addressed a comprehensive range of needs, including benefits, entitlements, and mental health support.
**Lutheran Social Services, Manhattan, NY**
**Youth Case Worker / Temp* (July 2022 - Jan 2023)
- Managed complex cases by expertly coordinating services for youth needing counseling and support.
- Provided behavioral support focused on positive reinforcement and effective coping strategies.
- Assessed mental health needs to inform treatment plans utilizing standardized tools.
**Verizon, Manhattan, NY**
**Special Rep / Project Manager * **(Nov 1996 - March 2020)
- Directed project completion with exceptional oversight, managing teams involved in infrastructure development.
- Acted as clients' primary point of contact, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction.
- Educated team members to enhance their understanding and execution of their roles.
**Youth Unlimited, Brooklyn, NY**
**Youth Counselor, Mentor, Tutor* **(June 2003 - Sept 2012)
- Facilitated transformative group therapy sessions addressing various mental health issues to promote emotional well-being.
- Empowered adolescents from challenged backgrounds, equipping them to become confident, resourceful, and booming adults.
- Provided comprehensive programs focused on mental health, leadership development, and career readiness, including job resume assistance and SAT prep.
**Education**
- SUNY Empire State University, Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts
- Old Dominion University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice