Devontrae Feild
Rapid City
Summary
Highly-motivated employee. A dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude with the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Youth Counselor
Children’s Home Society of South Dakota
Rapid City
2023.11 - Current
- Facilitated daily activities for youth in residential care settings.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to at-risk adolescents.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive interactions.
- Ensured a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Monitored the behavior of youth in residential setting to ensure safety.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed by de-escalating situations using appropriate techniques.
- Transported clients to appointments or other activities as necessary.
- Fostered a safe environment by monitoring activities within the residence while adhering to confidentiality standards.
- Evaluated client progress towards identified goals on an ongoing basis.
- Promoted healthy relationships between peers by facilitating conflict resolution strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of all interventions provided for documentation purposes.
- Enforced rules and regulations in the residence according to agency policies.
- Made regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Collaborated with other counselors to develop programs that address needs of residents.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Communicated with other staff to resolve problems with individual residents.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
Education
Central High School
Rapid City, SDSkills
- Behavior management
- Relationship building
- Self-care strategies
- Positive reinforcement
- Empathy development
- De-escalation techniques
- Boundaries establishment
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Safety protocols
Timeline
Residential Youth Counselor
Children’s Home Society of South Dakota
2023.11 - Current
Central High School