Youth Counselor Resume
Teenagers are mostly fragile emotionally and psychologically. They easily get disturbed when they encounter something weird. Their minds and feelings are disturbed when they see parents fighting with each other. Some also become victim of sexual abuse or harassment. Then there are others who find coping with academic pressure difficult and slide into depression. Thankfully, there are youth counselors who help such teenagers to put a brave face on difficult situations and emerge as a winner. These counselors work at schools, religion organizations, correctional facilities and residential group homes. They interact and cater to the academic, social, emotional and physical sides of the young people.
A bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, or sociology along with relevant work experience is necessary to hold the youth counselor position. If you have gone through all the primary requirements, and are looking for a similar position, you can take help of this sample resume.
Sample Resume
Lance A. Medina
4574 Fairmont Avenue
Moberly, MO 65270
Phone: 660-260-0493
Email: lamedina@freemail.com
Job Objective:
To work as a youth counselor in a correctional facility to counsel troubled youth and help them overcome all personal problems and lead from the front.
Summary of Skills:
- Excellent counseling skills
- Knowledge of emotional, mental disorders and substance abuse issues among youngsters
- Skilled in assessing and meeting needs of teenagers
- Ability to provide psychological care and assist youngsters in crisis situation
- Strong communication, organization, and administration skills
- Experienced in group and individual counseling
- Ability to create and implement personalized treatment programs for teenagers
- Strong supervision and analysis skills
- Skilled in planning and implementing educational activities
Work Experience:
Youth Counselor
Pride High School, Moberly, MO
2012 - present
- Interact daily or weekly with students and solve their problems
- Counsel and guide them in taking positive approach towards academic goals
- Perform crisis intervention as required
- Prepare teenagers for rehabilitation after disturbing issues
- Develop relationships with youths and build trust
- Provide residential setting to at-risk teenagers
- Take care of the safety and security issues of the school
- Apply physical restrain against youngsters behaving insanely during the crisis period
Youth Counselor
Silver Valley High School, Moberly, MO
2009 - 2012
- Offered counseling to about 2000 students
- Helped students by providing them information about college admission process
- Ensured students are prepared to handle emotional issues
- Maintained clinical charts and communication logs
- Interacted with families and other agencies to admit youngster in different treatment programs
- Researched treatment facilities, called and visited them to check how they handle troubles youngsters
- Drafted daily programs to be followed by youngsters
- Assessed and controlled inappropriate behavior in children
- Interviewed youngsters and family members and suggested appropriate treatment
- Reviewed and altered plans as needed to ensure complete recovery
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
Golden-Arch University, Moberly, MO
2008
Licensure and Certification:
Licensed Youth Counselor, MO
Certified by National Board for Certified Counselors
References:
Available upon request.
