Youth Advocate Resume

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Sample of Youth Advocate Resume

Dawn Lowell
322 Mullica Hill Road
Pittsburg, CA
609-779-0987
dawnlowell@freemail.net

Career Objective:
To obtain a position as a youth advocate within a non-profit system that will fully utilize my degree plus experience in social work.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Extremely detail oriented and strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently

Professional Experience:

Youth Speaks Inc., Hawthorne, CA
Youth Advocate, 2011 - 2013

Responsibilities:

Trained, assisted and provided guidance to the volunteer
Developed individual and collective performance objectives for youth
Demonstrated modeling behavior and participatory leadership
Coordinated youth involvement in community programs and provided liaison with public and private agencies within the community
Consulted other youth advocates on developmental needs of youth
Collaborated with key stakeholders regarding youth and family interventions
Participated in planning and supervising recreational and leisure activities
Maintained accurate documentation and record-keeping

San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton, CA
Youth Advocate, Migrant Education, 2008 - 2011

Made home visits creating a file for each OSY
Developed a plan with OSY for further education and/or training
Advocated for the needs of migrant youth and their families
Served as a liaison between the migrant youth and the agencies to which he is referred
Provided follow-up for the OSY until he has moved or is no longer eligible for traveling services
Completed records regarding the OSY, prepared, organized data, forms, reports and information
Performed other related duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, 2008
California University, California
High School Diploma
St. Patrick's High school, Pittsburg, CA