DEMETRIUS BOWERS
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Community Engagement Leader with over 10 years of experience in outreach, youth development, and homeless services across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Skilled in crisis intervention, behavioral management, case coordination, and community advocacy. Committed to program development to address social issues and enhance the quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Program Coordinator
The Arc of Prince George's County
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of community resources for program participants.
- Designed and facilitated workshops tailored to address specific community needs, promoting personal growth and skill development among participants.
- Assessed participant progress regularly through individual meetings and evaluations, ensuring alignment with established goals.
- Facilitated communication between different user groups within the program, fostering an environment of mutual respect and cooperation.
- Increased client participation rate by providing ongoing support services such as mentorship, resource referrals, and educational resources.
- Promoted inclusivity within the community by implementing diversity-focused initiatives in collaboration with partner organizations.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Implemented individualized care plans to ensure alignment with clients' needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client well-being.
- Advocated for clients' rights, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Developed engaging activities that fostered socialization and skill-building among clients.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, recommending improvements based on client feedback and observations.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Patient Care Technician
Doctor’s Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Supported medical staff during procedures by preparing necessary equipment.
- Educated patients and families on post-care instructions for improved outcomes.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Humanim
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
- Led Code Red/Blue emergency response coordination and managed outreach team engagements with encampments, ensuring accurate documentation of services and housing placements.
- Coordinated activities of outreach partners across assigned sectors, co-facilitating weekly strategy meetings and responding to constituent inquiries.
- Collected, monitored, and organized outreach data; transitioned reporting processes into the company and state tracking system and generated performance reports.
- Organized annual Point-in-Time unsheltered count and ensured outreach team participation in citywide initiatives.
- Represented agency in inter-agency and community stakeholder meetings, advising city departments on minimizing harm to vulnerable populations.
- Built strong relationships with housing providers, medical/behavioral health systems, and benefits programs.
- Trained volunteers on outreach techniques and best practices for community interaction.
- Improved access to resources for underprivileged communities by connecting them with essential services offered by partner agencies.
- Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
Youth Development Representative
Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
02.2017 - 09.2022
- Supervised daily activities of youth residents to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions promoting conflict resolution and emotional regulation skills.
- Implemented structured daily routines designed to promote accountability, responsibility, and self-discipline among detained youths.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Coordinated closely with mental health professionals to address specific needs of inmates struggling with emotional or psychological challenges.
- Provided direct supervision, mentorship, and behavioral support to youth in custody within the juvenile justice system.
- Maintained detailed documentation of each youth''s progress, challenges, and accomplishments for accurate reporting purposes.
- Partnered with local community organizations and agencies to create a network of support for released youth offenders, increasing their chances of maintaining a crime-free lifestyle post-incarceration.
- Organized and attended meetings, trainings and conferences with foster parents to deliver information on youth progress.
- Assisted in the development of life skills by teaching job readiness, financial planning, and healthy decision-making techniques.
- Observed and evaluated youth performance, development, and health; collaborated with parents, guardians, counselors, and social workers.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, progress reports, and case notes to track individual achievements and program outcomes.
- Designed individualized independent youth living plans to help youngsters learn self-reliance.
- Connected youth with community resources, facilitating access to education, employment, and social services opportunities.
- Conducted regular security checks and monitored facility operations for potential risks.
- Maintained accurate documentation of incidents, behavior observations, and treatment outcomes for compliance purposes.
Education
H.D. Woodson High School
Washington, DC05-2001
Urban Affairs
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DCCommunity Leadership & Involvement
- Chair, Youth Achievement Initiative – Led fundraising ($10k+), scholarships, and youth mentoring projects.
- Chair, Knights of Pythagoras – Organized mentorship events, youth conferences, and leadership programs.
- Vice President, Gentlemen’s Association of Potomac Prep PCS – Coordinated drives, protests, and weekly public speaking workshops.
- Coordinator, Student Youth Employment Program – Facilitated summer youth employment programs and supported grant writing.
Timeline
Community Program Coordinator
The Arc of Prince George's County
04.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Doctor’s Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2025
Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Humanim
02.2020 - 12.2021
Youth Development Representative
Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
02.2017 - 09.2022
H.D. Woodson High School
Urban Affairs
University of The District of Columbia