Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Work Preference
Affiliations
Software
Certification
MUSIC
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Leonard McDonald

Certified Cummunity Advocate
Harrisburg,PA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in youth counseling and support, notably at Shaffner Youth Detention Center. Excelled in developing individualized treatment plans and enhancing youth development through innovative activities. Skilled in therapeutic communication and teamwork, with a proven track record of fostering significant progress in challenging environments. Demonstrated ability to implement effective substance abuse education and motivational support strategies.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Youth Counselor

Shaffner Youth Detention Center
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed individualized treatment plans to address each youth''s specific needs, contributing to overall progress in the program.
  • Conducted daily documentation such as contact notes, milieu notes and precautionary notes.
  • Maintained open communication with supervisors, seeking guidance and feedback to enhance professional growth and improve service delivery to clients.
  • Participated in client transports to various locations.

Youth Support Worker

Harrisburg City School District
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Established a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive activities tailored to individual needs.
  • Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for actions.
  • Served as a mentor figure offering guidance on academic pursuits, interpersonal conflicts resolution techniques.

Youth Advisory Group Member

YMCA
02.2020 - 04.2024
  • Contributed to the creation of a safe and inclusive environment for all members by promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resources were allocated appropriately across various projects undertaken by the group.
  • Expanded membership base through targeted outreach efforts and social media campaigns, resulting in greater representation from diverse backgrounds.
  • Increased participation rates at events organized or sponsored by our organization via effective marketing strategies.

Core R-DAP Community Coordinator

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
03.2002 - 03.2015
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts, ensuring efficient use of resources and maximum impact on the community.
  • Evaluated feedback from participants after each event or initiative, using the insights gained to implement improvements in future endeavors.
  • Served as a liaison between residents and management, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.

Education

High School Diploma -

John Harris High School
Harrisburg, PA
05.1993

Associate of Arts - Mental Community Support

Northeast PA Area Health Education Center
1HACC Drive
04-2025

No Degree - Certified Violence Interrupter Public Health Cord.

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
12-2024

Skills

  • Professional Relationship Boundaries
  • Motivational Support Strategies
  • Substance Abuse Ed
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Anger management
  • Cultural history
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Clinical documentation
  • Addiction therapy
  • Recovery strategies
  • Behavior modification
  • Treatment plans
  • Cognitive behavior therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Intellectual function assessment
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Case documentation
  • Patient education
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Self motivation
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Mental health evaluations
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Written communication

Interests

  • Community Cleanup
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Graphic Design
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Music
  • Volunteering
  • Team Sports
  • High-Intensity Interval Training
  • Creative Writing

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsFlexible work hours

Affiliations

  • City OF Harrisburg

Software

Word HD Reasons 12 Logic

Certification

Violence Interrupter Gang Prevention

Youth Shelter Program Coordinator

Cummunity Health First Responder

MUSIC

I AM MUZIC LLC. Music Studio located in Harrisburg PA  I am owner and in charge of all operations daily,we combine music as a therapeutic outlet, with sound , motivation, skills and tools to enhance the audio and tech contribution to mental health.

Timeline

Youth Support Worker

Harrisburg City School District
06.2023 - 09.2024

Behavioral Youth Counselor

Shaffner Youth Detention Center
02.2023 - Current

Youth Advisory Group Member

YMCA
02.2020 - 04.2024

Core R-DAP Community Coordinator

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
03.2002 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

John Harris High School

Associate of Arts - Mental Community Support

Northeast PA Area Health Education Center

No Degree - Certified Violence Interrupter Public Health Cord.

Harrisburg Area Community College

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