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Guadalupe Herrera

Greeley,CO

Summary

Attentive behavioral health specialist promoting great communication skills coupled with the capability to work independently and as a member of a highly effective team. A bilingual individual knowledgeable in finding appropriate resources and services for patients of all ages. Ready to take on new challenges by assisting patients with a organization.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Alarm Dispatcher

CENTRAL SECURITY COMMUNICATIONS
07.2005 - 11.2013
  • Coordinated communication between responding officers, dispatchers and other personnel on an ongoing basis.
  • Answered emergency alarm calls from around the country and dispatched appropriate emergency services.

FEMA OUTREACH SPECIALIST

North Range Behavioral Health
Fort Lupton, CO
10.2013 - 12.2014
  • Participated in outreach to provided support, crisis counseling, education and appropriate referrals in the northern Colorado region after the Flood of 2013.
  • Assisted with quarterly and final program reporting
  • Attended all FEMA-directed training programs.
  • Completed all FEMA-related forms and applications for people in crisis.

Behavioral Health Worker

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
Fort Lupton, CO
12.2014 - 09.2016
  • Implemented effective de-escalation techniques with clients.
  • Planned and used effective interventions with clients.
  • Visually monitored responses to mental illness or reactions to substance abuse medications.
  • Read and interpreted treatment/care plan instructions and recommendations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
  • Taught and demonstrated life skills that assist clients in their recovery or movement toward increased independence.
  • Effectively and positively communicated, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals and constituencies, including under emotionally charged and stressful situations.
  • Worked with diverse populations and was culturally sensitive.
  • Performed tasks with a focus on exemplary customer service.- Maintained confidentiality.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients in need of immediate mental health assistance.

Lead Office Associate

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING CENTER AT FORT L
Fort Lupton, CO
01.2016 - Current

Develop and maintain advanced record-keeping systems and procedures.

  • Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple functions at the front desk in a timely manner.
  • Communicate positively and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
  • Perform advanced research, organize resources, and establish priorities related to the office setting.
  • Record and transcribe meeting minutes.
  • Coordinating probation/parole referrals for client services.
  • Verification of Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare and third-party insurance for billing purposes
  • Perform tasks with a focus on scanning and updating client documents. Preparation of cash, credit cards for deposit.
  • Managed office staff, delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
  • Created and maintained filing systems for documents and records.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Aims Community College
Greeley, CO
06-2015

GED -

Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO
06-2015

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Trained in Psychological First Aid, Disaster Preparedness, and de escalation techniques
  • Respectfulness
  • Patience
  • Discipline
  • Enthusiasm
  • Dedication
  • Versatility
  • Verifying data accuracy
  • Document Preparation
  • Proofreading
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Word Processing
  • File Management
  • Document processing
  • Data Processing

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Office Associate

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING CENTER AT FORT L
01.2016 - Current

Behavioral Health Worker

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
12.2014 - 09.2016

FEMA OUTREACH SPECIALIST

North Range Behavioral Health
10.2013 - 12.2014

Alarm Dispatcher

CENTRAL SECURITY COMMUNICATIONS
07.2005 - 11.2013

Associate of Arts -

Aims Community College

GED -

Emily Griffith Technical College
Guadalupe Herrera