Wolete M. Rutty has over 10 years of experience working with youth and families in various roles. He is currently the Coordinator of the Youth Workforce Opportunity Initiative at Big Brothers Big Sisters, where he manages grant requirements and provides case management to youth ages 14-21 with juvenile justice histories. Previously, he worked as an ABA Instructor helping individuals with autism, a Behavioral Health Counselor at a group home, and Preschool Director. Rutty holds a B.A. in Family Services and Child Studies from Montclair State University and is a certified elementary school teacher in New Jersey. His skills include program management, community outreach, and youth development.

1. Wolete M. Rutty
Antelope, CA ∙ Phone: (908) 251-4738 ∙ Email: Wolete.Rutty@Gmail.com
Youth & Family Advocate
Dynamic Community Leader *Family Liaison *Visionary Leader *Creative Strategist *Program Management
LeadershipSkills
Professional Experience
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Essex, Hudson, & Union Counties Newark, NJ
Coordinator - YouthWorkforceOpportunity Initiative Oct.‘14 – Present
 Coordinate quality programs for youth ages 14-21 with juvenile justice history
 Report, manage, and tracked grant requirements for Department Of Labor Youth Workforce program
 Engage and encouraged youth towards attaining educational and life goals
 Provide case management and support for youth, family, and mentors
 Established community partners through positive relations and quality performance
 Promote program awareness throughout neighboring counties and school communities
California Psychcare Palmdale, CA
ABA Instructor Jan. ’13 – June ‘13
 Used the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis to individually treat clients on the Autism Spectrum
 Positively increased social skills, communication, and acceptable behaviors of clients with developmental disabilities
 Utilized individualized treatment plans geared towards client’s development
 Support and instructed other family members on how to positively reinforce acceptable behaviors of client
Devereux Group Home Plainfield, NJ
Behavioral Health Counselor May ’10 – Jan. ‘11
 Supervised group home for females ages 15-19 with mental health disorders.
 Provided conflict resolution, case management, and facilitated goal oriented programs
 Provided basic medical care, administered prescribed medications, and enforced good hygiene for clients
Building BlocksUniversity Montclair, NJ
PreschoolDirector Oct.’08 – Feb. ‘09
 Supervised and manage daily functions of preschool environment according to state standards
 Increased school enrollment through community outreach and positive referrals
Education
B.A. Family Services & Child Studies Montclair State University May 2008
 NJ Certified Elementary Teacher K-5
Program Management Resource allocation Database Management
Stakeholder Relations Curriculum Development Youth Development
Grant Management Applied Behavioral Analysis Community Outreach