Darrick Young Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Va, Us

Responsible for supporting students with coming up with a post-secondary plan after high school.• Deliver college and career access services and programs to all students (grades 9-12)• Perform outreach to feeder middle and elementary schools, including college/career awarenesssessions for students, parents, and school staff• Supports the creation of initial Academic and Career Plans at designated middle schools• Manage the college search/college fit and match and application process for seniors and theirfamilies • Plan and/or coordinate on-site or virtual college and career information sessions with localcolleges, universities, the military, vocational and trade schools and serve as a liaison with theirrepresentatives throughout the year• Manages RVA Future Center and RPS data tracking tools and uploads accurate data to includecollege application data, job placement and post high school outcomes tracking.

Responsible for supporting students who have dropped out of high school.• Investigate the reasons for their discontinuation of education. Create a plan with the student and family and serving program staff to re-engage the student with the goal of student earning their high school diploma• Reached out to dropouts and parents or guardians and advise dropouts on the education or training options available to them and assist dropouts in connecting to these options. • Contributed to the development of processes for tracking data both before placement and after, to monitor students progress. • Work closely with high school counseling coordinators to collaborate with program planning for individual students.• Make reports to the coordinator or Alternative Programs, the Superintendent and other division leadership as required.

Responsible for providing case management and career coaching to individuals seeking employment.• Manage a caseload of participants aged 18 and up and assist with developing action plans for employment, education, and training • Assist participants with researching career options to meet their needs • Provide advice on resume, applications, job hunting and interview techniques • Plan, organize, and assist with career fairs and conventions • Conduct small and large group presentations on all aspects of workforce development and topics related to personal development in the workplace • Utilize computer-aided guidance packages, skills assessment tools, career planners, psychometric tests, and personal inventories

Chesterfield, Va

Responsible for providing individual behavioral and educational support to high school student with disabilities.• Supported general education teachers in their work with students with disabilities• Acted as a liaison between school and parents of students with disabilities • Taught students about time management skills and prioritizing assignments• Assisted teacher with supervising children during center instruction

South Hill, Va

Responsible for assisting primary teacher with assessing and supervising students and delivering individualized instruction.• Identified needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments• Reviewed history and assessment data to develop appropriate goals for each student• Conferred with general education teachers regarding each student’s educational, social, emotional, and physical needs • Planned, developed, and implemented individualized learning plans• Designed appropriate teaching strategies• Reviewed IEPs (Individual Education Program) with parents, school administrators and general education teachers

Chesterfield, Va

Responsible for assisting primary teacher with supervising students during center instruction and delivering individualized instruction.• Assisted in preparing instructional materials• Carried out program activities with small groups of children, including “plan, do, and review”, gross motor skills, play activities, teaching personal hygiene, and social skills• Monitored behavior; enforced disciplinary rules; helped students with personal care and hygiene.• Assisted with parent workshops and activities• Provided clerical assistance such as typing, filing, maintaining records, ordering supplies and materials

Farmville, Va

Provided social work and case management services to youth with behavioral and emotional needs utilizing a concept called Treatment Foster Care (TFC). TFC provides a higher level of support and resources to begin the healing process in the context of a family setting.• Administered full range of services including intake, crisis intervention, referral, and report writing• Conducted home visits to assigned clients to assess client’s level of care• Advocated for appropriate client services with court, family, and school systems

Richmond, Virginia

Responsible for providing oversite, direction, and guidance to Youth Academy participants. The focus of the program is to provide leadership development opportunities for the youth of Richmond.• Assisted in the day-to-day operations of the Summer Youth Employment Program• Facilitated job-readiness workshops; monitored youth performance at designated work-sites• Maintained records of youth work activities, timesheets, and report preparation• Acted as an intermediary between youths, parents, and employers to resolve youth-related challenges

Bachelor'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Associate'S Degree, Human Services, General