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Amanda Coriz

Ojo Caliente,NM

Summary

I am an individual who is diligent in my work and I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I have strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills and make every effort to complete all work tasks assigned to me. I adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly master new skills as well as excel in every position I have been promoted to. Professionalism and responsibilities are very important to me. I enjoy learning new skills and applying the knowledge I have already gained to everyday situations. I look forward to expanding my knowledge as well as sharing knowledge with others as I grow in my career.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Executive Director

Community Options
Santa Fe, NM
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Supervised and provided guidance to the Program and Residential Director(s)
  • Oversaw Residential, Employment, and Day programs in the Santa Fe, NM region, focusing on new operations and development/expansion of services.

CPS Senior Investigator

State of New Mexico
Espanola, NM
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Initiate and investigate allegations of abuse and neglect of children in Rio Arriba County
  • Manage and maintain a caseload of 20 cases per month
  • Create court and legal documents
  • Lead a team of 3 Investigators
  • Carried high profile cases requiring immediate attention
  • Flexible schedules and on call required
  • Provide families with community support and resources
  • Work under stressful situations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Work regularly in office and field settings
  • Adhere to all state and federal regulations
  • Adhere to all company policy and procedures.

CPS Investigator

State of New Mexico
Espanola, NM
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Initiate and investigate allegations of abuse and neglect of children in Rio Arriba County
  • Manage and maintain a caseload of 20 cases per month
  • Create court and legal documents
  • Flexible schedules and on call required
  • Provide families with community support and resources
  • Work under stressful situations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Work regularly in office and field settings
  • Adhere to all state and federal regulations
  • Adhere to all company policy and procedures.

QIDP/Case Manager

Easter Seals El Mirador
Alcalde, NM
08.2016 - 07.2019
  • Carry a caseload of 30 Intellectual Disabilities participants living in the group home setting at ESEM
  • Responsible for counseling and providing access to appropriate services for these individuals and their families/guardians requiring assistance
  • Assessed situations, set goals and obtained the required services as necessary for implementation and monitoring of the quality of program services on an ongoing basis
  • Led staff in developing Individual Program Plans (IPP) and coordinated the process for ensuring the team comes to a resolution on the appropriate vision, goals and objectives for each participant's program
  • Responsible for maintaining the Individual Program Plan and completing appropriate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for each participant
  • Provided accurate and timely documentation of this process following all ICF/ID regulations and standards.

Residential Coordinator/Supervisor

Easter Seals El Mirador
02.2015 - 08.2016
  • Lead and manage a team of House Managers and Direct Care Professionals
  • Responsible for the supervision and operation (administrative, personnel and programmatic issues and activities) of ESEM group homes
  • Responsible for maintaining the community integration principle with all participants, focusing on the development and provision of opportunities for all participants that provide activity outside of the residential setting
  • Responsible for managing client bank statements, check books, and monies as assigned
  • Work in tandem with clinicians from the Clinical Team to ensure that each participant receives needed/desired services
  • Assures the provision of, or provides, accurate and timely documentation
  • Work flexible schedules on site
  • On-Call Rotation.

House Manager

Easter Seals El Mirador
04.2012 - 02.2015
  • Provide direct supervision and support to Direct Care Professionals (caretakers) in the group home setting
  • Responsible for the personnel and programmatic issues and activities occurring in the assigned home
  • Responsible for operations of the Team, maintaining the community integration principle with all participants, focusing on the development and provision of opportunities that provide activity outside of the residential setting, and working in tandem with the Clinical Team to ensure each participant receives needed/desired services
  • Assures the provision of, or provides, accurate and timely documentation for each shift
  • Work flexible schedules, and weekend work
  • Part of the on-call rotation
  • CPR/First Aid certification.

Direct Care Professional

Easter Seals El Mirador
Alcalde, NM
06.2005 - 04.2012

(Left agency in December 2008 to attend a missionary school in Dallas, Texas and Returned Nov. 2009)

  • Responsible for participant progress toward Individualized Service Plan (ISP) goals and objectives and must understand and implement ongoing 'active training' in a specific residential location
  • Primary contact person for all documentation and is responsible for timely and accurate submission of documentation to the House Manager
  • Provide direct training and other support services to participants and documents such as specified in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
  • Assist in training and help maintain the residence in good repair and provide a safe/healthy living environment
  • Implement and assist in the development of each participant's ISP
  • Inspect home, surrounding yard (area) and vehicles daily for health and/or safety issues and document and perform simple home repairs and yard work independently
  • Maintain program effectiveness
  • Adhere to state and federal regulations
  • Adhere to organization policy and procedures.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
06-2025

BAIS - Psychology

Northern New Mexico College
05.2019

AA - Social Sciences in Human Services

Northern New Mexico College
12.2013

High School Diploma -

Espanola Valley High School
05.2005

Skills

  • Program Leadership
  • Program Administration
  • Program Evaluation
  • Staff Coordination
  • Staff Development
  • Schedule Oversight
  • Oral And Written Communications
  • Group Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Team Support
  • Knowledge Of Office Equipment
  • Relationship Building
  • Powerpoint
  • Mediation
  • Client Management
  • Ms Office
  • Administrative Support

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Executive Director

Community Options
08.2020 - 10.2020

CPS Senior Investigator

State of New Mexico
12.2019 - 03.2020

CPS Investigator

State of New Mexico
07.2019 - 12.2019

QIDP/Case Manager

Easter Seals El Mirador
08.2016 - 07.2019

Residential Coordinator/Supervisor

Easter Seals El Mirador
02.2015 - 08.2016

House Manager

Easter Seals El Mirador
04.2012 - 02.2015

Direct Care Professional

Easter Seals El Mirador
06.2005 - 04.2012

Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work

New Mexico Highlands University

BAIS - Psychology

Northern New Mexico College

AA - Social Sciences in Human Services

Northern New Mexico College

High School Diploma -

Espanola Valley High School
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