McKenzie Carty
Kansas City
Summary
Dynamic Youth Specialist with a proven track record at Clay County, adept in crisis intervention and life skills training. Successfully facilitated engaging group sessions and provided tailored support, enhancing social-emotional learning. Committed to safety and youth advocacy, ensuring a secure environment while promoting personal development and resilience among minors.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Specialist
Clay County
02.2025 - Current
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors, and words.
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Maintained safety and security of youth under care.
- Maintained documentation and records of training activities and group events.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
Front Desk Receptionist
Genesis Health Clubs
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Park University
Kansas City, MO08-2025
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Life skills training
- Social-emotional learning
- Activity oversight
- Safety
- Safety awareness
- Youth advocacy
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training - May 2025
- SCM Training - June 2025
- Diversity Training - May 2025
- RCR Certificate- December 2023
- Narcan Training - June 2025
Timeline
Youth Specialist
Clay County
02.2025 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Genesis Health Clubs
05.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Park University
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