Alexandra Vackimes
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated Family Support Specialist offering 18 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and child cognitive development information, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level of substitute position. Ready to help team achieve school goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Travis County HHS
05.2004 - 05.2022
- Monitored safety and well-being of children within household through regular check-ins and observations.
- Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and services for families in need.
- Facilitated group workshops focused on topics such as parenting skills, budgeting, stress management, and selfcare.
Family Support Specialist
Community For Teens And Parents
01.2002 - 07.2004
- Monitored the safety and well-being of children within the household through regular check-ins and observations.
- Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and services for families in need.
- Facilitated group workshops focused on topics such as parenting skills, budgeting, stress management, and selfcare.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering a supportive environment conducive to growth and change.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Developed personalized service plans for each family to address their specific needs and goals.
- Liaised with relevant agencies such as schools or medical providers for seamless coordination of care.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations governing family support services by maintaining accurate documentation and staying informed of any changes in legislation.
- Evaluated client progress regularly and adjusted service plans accordingly to maximize positive outcomes.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Advocated for families within various organizations, ensuring their voices were heard and needs were met.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in family support services.
- Strengthened families'' social networks through referrals to community programs that encourage peer support or mentorship.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
- Improved family dynamics by offering guidance on parenting strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution skills.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to protect children from harm or neglect.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles by addressing concerns related to nutrition, exercise routines or mental health needs.
- Empowered parents by providing education on child development milestones, effective discipline strategies, and age-appropriate activities.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
3rd Grade Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO
07.1993 - 06.2000
- Supported English Language Learners with targeted instruction, improving reading and writing skills.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained an orderly and productive learning space while respecting diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
2nd Grade Bilingual Elementary Teacher
AISD
Austin, NV
05.2000 - 06.2002
- Provided after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to improved academic performance and increased confidence in their abilities.
- Used formative assessments to guide instructional planning and ensure alignment with curriculum standards.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2000
Skills
- Child Development
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Self-awareness
- Family Dynamics
- Family case plans
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Resources
- Public Health
- Case Management
- Care plan intervention
- Role Modeling
- Training classes
- Child abuse and neglect dynamics
- Parenting skills
- Assessments
- Client Education
- Behavioral support
- Family Support
- Service planning
- Home visits
- Team Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Community Referrals
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team building
- Problem-Solving
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Written Communication
- Goal Setting
- Client documentation
- Client Interviewing
- File Management
- Family services
- Organizational Skills
Certification
Sheriff's Citizen's Academy
Defusing Hostile Customers
Creating a Respectful Workplace.
State of Colorado Provisional Teacher License
State of Texas Provisional Teacher Lisence
Swimming , Dancing, watching TV, reading and walking.
I enjoy swimming during Spring and summer. I like to have long walks in my beautiful city of Mexico City. I like to Dance happy songs. I like to read everything related to Education.
I enjoy working with children so there for I like to learn more about pedagogy.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Travis County HHS
05.2004 - 05.2022
Family Support Specialist
Community For Teens And Parents
01.2002 - 07.2004
2nd Grade Bilingual Elementary Teacher
AISD
05.2000 - 06.2002
3rd Grade Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Denver Public Schools
07.1993 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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