Samuel Nelson

(580)574-1436 samuelnelson@gmail.com

PURPOSE STATEMENT
Advocate and provide support for families in problematic situations while building respectful
relationships and trust. Problem-solving and collaborating with clients to find mutual solutions.
Assuring that clients are educated on their personal rights and available resources.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Yavapai County Juvenile Probation Jun. 2022 - Current
Community Restitution Specialist
 Monitor juveniles while performing community service
 Coordinate with probation offi cers and parents for effective communication

Yavapai County Juvenile Detention Oct. 2017 – Jan. 2022

Juvenile Detention Offi cer
 Mentor juveniles while building rapport and monitoring activities
 Gaining trust with youth through interpersonal communication and activities
 Effectively coordinating information with management and other offi cers
 Maintain a secure facility for staff and juvenile safety

Arizona Hot Tub Company Feb. 2016 - Oct. 2017

Lead Hot Tub Technician and Installer &
 Train and instruct new technicians on responsibilities Oct. 2011 - Sept. 2013
 Deliver and install hot tubs, saunas, and accessories
 Provide customer service and technical assistance

Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Mar. 2012 - Sept. 2013

Child Caregiver
 Offer safe and reliable care for youth
 Provide transportation, meals, hygiene, and activities

EDUCATION
 Bachelors of Applied Human Behavior Graduated 2022
NAU-Yavapai 90-30 Program
 Associate of Arts Conferred with Honors May 2020
Yavapai College Prescott, Arizona
 Arizona General Education Degree
Yavapai College Prescott, Arizona December 2019
 High School Diploma Graduated 2012
Prescott High School Prescott, Arizona
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America with hundreds of voluntary hours
 Humanitarian Missionary in South America for two years
 Fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, speech)
 Semi-Fluent in Portuguese (reading, and speech)
 Proficient in all generic operating systems and computer programs
 Competent in intervention and mediation
 Trained in verbal de-escalation
 Type on average 50 words per minute
 CPR and First Aid certified

References Available Upon Request