Sean Hines
Bayshore, ny-
Work Experience
Youth Specialist
Family help services - Bayshore, ny
September 2010 to November 2018
Responsibilities
Serve as a member of a group treatment team with responsibility for the safety, personal conduct, and
care of youths, and monitors dormitory activities on a shift. Providing leadership and maintains discipline
of youths. Providing assistance to youths in solving their personal problems; refers problems to the
group in accordance with the principles of group treatment modality. Providing assistance in controlling
disruptive behavior. Collaborate with other staff in planning for the group or its individual members and
participates in making decisions. Observe and monitor youth behavior and refers acute problems to
appropriate counseling staff members. Kept other staff informed of conditions known about the group
or individuals in the group. Attended in-service training programs as required. Prepared written reports
and recommendations. Coordinate work by scheduling assignments and overseeing the work of lowerlevel Youth Specialists.
Oversee and assures the work quality and quantity for a specific work area by directing the employees’
adherence to methods and procedures. Explains work instructions and adapts, if necessary, pertinent
general methods and procedures in order to meet the required needs of a specific youth specialist work
area. Perform related work as assigned. Organize fundraising events by building business relationships.
Accomplishments
Help build self confidence in individuals. Maintained safety and order while conducting a large group.
Increased program capacity. Increase favorable public relations within the community. Developed
meaningful relationships with youth in the communities, educators, administrators and program directors
at various corporations.
Skills Used
Knowledge of behavior patterns of youth.
Knowledge of methods of modifying behavior.
Knowledge of group dynamics and sensitivity to individual members of the group.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to relate to youth and gain their respect and confidence. Ability to lead and participate in
recreational activities.
Ability to make analyses and judgments concerning the participants in the group. Ability to recognize
emotional and behavioral problems.
Ability to deal with emergencies.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to create and maintain records and write reports. Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to handle the physical demands of the work including, walking, lifting, and aggressive behavior
management practices.
Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
Education
Ba in Sociology
Cuny York college - Queens, NY
2012 to 2014
AA in Liberal arts
SUNY Suffolk community college - Brentwood, NY
2010 to 2012
