Jada Russell
Youth Development Specialist
St Louis
Summary
Caring Youth Development Specialist dedicated to aiding youth community members. 1 year of assisting career, educational and social development of young people. Works with students of diverse backgrounds and histories. Encourages achievement among future community leaders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
The Core Collective Saint Vincent Home
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, progress reports, and case notes to track individual achievements and program outcomes.
- Promoted positive behaviors among participants by implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention techniques.
- Encouraged inclusivity and peer support within the group, fostering a sense of belonging among program participants.
Behavior Technician
Latitude Therapy- ABA Company
01.2022 - 06.2023
- My daily responsibility is supporting the implementation of a patient care plan created by a board-certified behavior analyst
- Provide ABA interventions that encourage socially acceptable replacement behaviors so clients can improve their communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills meanwhile adapting the natural environment amongst Rbt and peers.
Financial Aid Worker- Index Project
Harris Stowe State University
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintaining student information in online and physical copies of financial aid forms indexing and scanning files in the indexing system by sending important financial folders to financial aid advisors to review
- Advising students and their families on necessary steps for correctly completing financial and administrative information while answering phone calls and setting up meeting for students to meet their financial consultant.
Residential life Front Desk
Harris Stowe State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Keeping track of all past and current students' room records Working the front desk answering questions from students and also setting up meetings with the residential life advisor.
Guest Services
The Dome (American Center)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- To greet and welcome the guests who are checking in, arrange for the collection and storage of their luggage
- To pay close attention and carefully listen to the needs of the guests and attend to their special needs
- If there are any issues, he/she is responsible for apologizing in an empathetic manner and then sorting out the problems in a calm and quiet manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pattonville Sr. High School
Maryland Heights, MO 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Harris Stowe State University
3026 Laclede Avenue Saint Louis, Mo 05.2001 -
Skills
Curriculum Design
Suicide Prevention
Life Skills Training
Substance Abuse Prevention
Leadership
Creativty
Organization
Active Listening
Attention to detail
Motivation
Flexibility
Problem Solving
References
- Kyria Veiham, (314) 938-1511, kviehman@lattherapy.com
- Jennifer Siciliani, Psychology Advisor & Professor, Silianij@umsl.edu
Accomplishments
- Achieved being on the Deans lists by having straight A's and with accuracy and efficiency.
- Helped a youth find housing before discharging from Independent Program service.
Certification
40 Hour ABA Certificate
Timeline
Medication Certificate
10-2023
Training And E Training
09-2023
Youth Development Specialist
The Core Collective Saint Vincent Home
06.2023 - Current
First Aid Certificate
06-2023
Bachelors Psychology of Science
05-2022
40 Hour ABA Certificate
03-2022
Behavior Technician
Latitude Therapy- ABA Company
01.2022 - 06.2023
Financial Aid Worker- Index Project
Harris Stowe State University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Residential life Front Desk
Harris Stowe State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Guest Services
The Dome (American Center)
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Pattonville Sr. High School
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Harris Stowe State University
05.2001 -