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Andrea Ochoa

Brawley,CA

Summary

Experienced crisis response professional knowledgeable about strategies for reintroducing calm to emotionally-charged crisis situations. Skilled in reflective listening, relationship-building and collaborative problem-solving. Dedicated to offering meaningful assistance and influencing texters speaking English and Spanish as a bilingual volunteer crisis counselor.

Work History

Bilingual Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
05.2023 - Current
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with client and address concerns.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
  • Conversed with individuals in crisis which texted hotline for assistance.
  • Assisted both English and Spanish speaking clients.

Volunteer

American Red Cross
05.2023 - Current
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.

Education

Associate of Science - Correctional Science

Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA
06.2023

Skills

  • Behavioral Interviewing
  • Recommending Resources
  • Managing Risk
  • Text Support
  • Safety Planning
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Coping Methods
  • Crisis Situations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bilingual Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
05.2023 - Current

Volunteer

American Red Cross
05.2023 - Current

Associate of Science - Correctional Science

Imperial Valley College
Andrea Ochoa