Youth Counselor Resume Guide

Detail-oriented and patient youth counselor with 8+ years of experience working in community-based and residential settings. Highly adept at leading individual, group, and family therapy sessions to help adolescents overcome behavioral issues. At XYZ Agency, provided crisis intervention services during afterschool hours for over 300 clients annually. Received commendation from the Mayor’s office for outstanding service to the city’s youth population.

Diligent and compassionate youth counselor with 5+ years of experience working in a residential setting. Proven track record of helping teenagers build social skills, develop self-confidence, and make positive life decisions. Experienced in developing individualized treatment plans for clients and providing emotional support to help them cope with crises. Committed to creating an environment that is safe and supportive for all participants.

Professional youth counselor with 5+ years of experience providing guidance and support to children between the ages of 12-18. Passionate about helping young people develop emotionally, socially, academically and spiritually. Seeking opportunity at ABC School to utilize counseling skillset in order to create a positive learning environment for students while fostering social development through group activities and one-on-one sessions.

Dependable youth counselor with 7+ years of experience in providing guidance and counseling to adolescents. Possesses an extensive knowledge base of psychological theories, principles, and interventions. Seeking a position at XYZ Center where I can continue to help young people reach their full potentials through utilizing my strengths in communication, problem-solving skills and understanding different cultures.

Reliable youth counselor with 8+ years of experience providing therapeutic guidance to children, adolescents and their families. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans based on each client’s unique needs. Looking to utilize my compassionate nature, effective communication skills and deep understanding of mental health issues in a new position at ABC Center for Youth Mental Health & Wellness.

Committed and passionate youth counselor with over 5 years of experience working with at-risk youths in a residential setting. Proven ability to create and sustain trusting relationships while providing guidance, support, and appropriate interventions when needed. Seeking to join ABC Youth Services as a Counselor where I can use my skillset to help young people reach their full potential.

Determined Youth Counselor with 5+ years of experience providing effective guidance, support, and mentorship to adolescents in need. Proven ability to develop behavioral plans that foster healthy communication between parents and children while promoting personal growth. Seeking an opportunity at ABC Center where I can use my skillset to help build strong futures for young people.

Energetic and passionate youth counselor with 5+ years of experience in the social services field. Dedicated to providing guidance, support, and direction for young people who are faced with challenging personal and family issues. Seeking to apply my professional skillset at ABC Youth Center as a dedicated team member that can help change lives.

• Successfully developed and implemented individualized intervention plans for 10+ youth with behavioral issues, resulting in a 15% reduction of disciplinary incidents.
• Prepared lesson plans and activities to foster personal development skills such as self-confidence and problem solving; successfully motivated 45+ young adults to meet education goals over the course of 6 months.
• Streamlined communication between parents/guardians, school faculty members, medical staff & outside organizations when necessary to ensure a safe environment for each child’s growth & development; improved parent involvement by 25%.
• Reduced negative behaviors among children through one-on-one counseling sessions based on best practices; documented measurable progress in 80% of cases within 3 months or less from initial assessment date.
• Optimized record keeping processes by developing an efficient system that allowed quick access to data regarding attendance records, academic performance reports & other key indicators affecting students’ wellbeing.

• Represented organization at various community events, facilitating the counseling of over 500 underserved youth and families with mental health issues; increased program participation by 45% in one year.
• Expedited client intakes process, streamlining paperwork management while ensuring confidentiality of all records as per HIPAA standards.
• Proficiently administered psychological tests to assess behavioral problems and developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on assessment results; reduced recidivism rate among juvenile offenders by 25%.
• Supported a team of 15+ counselors in providing crisis intervention services and helping resolve conflicts between family members or couples through active listening & positive reinforcement techniques.
• Presented educational workshops & seminars addressing topics such as anger management, substance abuse prevention, effective communication skills, self-esteem building etc.; collected feedback from participants that was used to improve delivery methods for future programs offered by organization.

• Compiled data from over 100 youth counseling sessions, creating detailed reports and making recommendations for the improvement of the program; improved retention rate by 15%.
• Participated in targeted outreach activities to engage vulnerable youths, providing a safe space for them to share their issues and identify areas of growth.
• Efficiently organized weekly group meetings with 10+ at-risk youths where topics included conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques; reduced violent incidents among attendees by 25%.
• Spearheaded multiple fundraising initiatives that generated $6,500 in donations towards recreational programs such as sports & outdoor activities designed to develop life skills amongst participants aged 8 – 18 years old.
• Improved communication between parents/guardians and counselors through monthly parent workshops focused on topics such as nutrition education and positive reinforcement tactics; increased parental involvement by 40% within 6 months.

• Coordinated and facilitated workshops, activities and events for over 200 youths aged 10-18 to help develop social skills, confidence and self-esteem; reduced negative behavior incidences by 35%.
• Counseled individual youth clients on a weekly basis to address issues such as stress management, bullying/peer pressure and communication/relationships; improved well-being of 50+ individuals within 12 months.
• Developed innovative programs that encouraged personal development through team sports & outdoor activities while teaching valuable life lessons; increased participation rate among target group by 20%.
• Meticulously monitored the progress of all participants in assigned programs to ensure they were achieving their desired goals effectively; saved up $5K in program costs by optimising resources efficiently.
• Assessed potential risks or problems associated with each project prior to implementation and provided timely solutions when necessary; prevented costly incidents from occurring during any activity/event held at the facility.

• Diligently provided counseling services and mentoring to over 200 youths aged 12-17, helping them develop social skills, build self-confidence and make positive life choices.
• Utilized therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when addressing issues related to anger management, substance abuse or personal trauma; successfully reduced recidivism rate by 33%.
• Educated parents of clients on best practices for parenting teens with behavioral problems; increased enrollment in parental guidance classes by 25% within 3 months.
• Structured activities based on the individual needs of each client that facilitated growth through creative expression, physical exercises or group discussions; improved attendance rate from 70% to 92%.
• Encouraged healthy lifestyle habits among all participants through weekly nutrition workshops and regular exercise sessions; lowered obesity rates among program attendees by 15%.

• Mediated and resolved disputes between children and adolescents, as well as their families; successfully reduced the number of violent outbursts by 45%.
• Guided over 50 youths in understanding and expressing their emotions constructively; decreased incidents of verbal abuse by 35% within 3 months on the job.
• Listened actively to young people’s problems, offered support and tailored advice towards helping them achieve a more positive outlook on life while staying alert for signs of depression or other mental health issues.
• Reliably monitored students’ academic progress in school subjects such as English, Maths, Science & History; achieved an average improvement rate of 20% among counseled students over 6 months period.
• Mentored youths aged 12-18 through individual one-on-one sessions twice per month for 18+ months; created an environment that encouraged open communication about personal struggles which ultimately helped with emotional growth and development.

• Resourcefully provided guidance and counseling for over 90 youth aged 10-18, facilitating positive behavior change in 80% of cases.
• Advocated for the rights and best interests of adolescents from marginalized communities on a weekly basis; successfully addressed issues such as educational access, mental health support, legal representation and substance misuse prevention.
• Advised youth on life skills to help them make sound decisions about their future goals; raised graduation rates amongst participants by 14%.
• Revised existing curricula based on feedback surveys conducted with students while ensuring that all activities were age-appropriate and aligned with organizational policies; improved student engagement levels by 15%.
• Monitored progress reports to ensure that each participant was meeting set objectives within the expected timeline; reduced dropout rate among program attendees by 20%.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Certified Youth Counselor
American Counseling Association
May 2017