Andrea Valdez Bringas
Summary
Dedicated individual with experience in conducting intake, safety, and risk assessments; as well as case management services to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about advocating for others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Unaccompanied Children Case Lead/Intake Specialist
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains
04.2024 - Current
- Completed youth intake and admission assessments and oriented new youth to program.
- Assessed needs of youth and foster families and developed plans to meet those needs.
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services to youth and foster family.
Personal Banker
FirstBank of Colorado
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers by providing solutions and resolving problems
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of appropriate banking legislation and regulations
- Maintain confidentiality when dealing with customers personal information
Behavior Technician
Hopelight Behavioral Health
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Provide 1:1 therapy for children with diagnosis from Autism, developmental disability, behavioral disturbances, etc
- Teach clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills
Bilingual Intake Child Protection Caseworker
Boulder County Department of Human Services
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Investigated alleged child abuse and neglect by conducting home visits and interviews
Child Welfare Intern
Weld County Department of Human Services
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Shadow child welfare caseworkers during home visits, court hearings, family and team meetings
- Completed new caseworker academy
Program Specialist
Boys & Girls Club
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Develop and implement daily curriculum from core programs; education, health & wellness, leadership & service
- Inspire and enable club members to their full potential
- Support physical and emotional safety of club members
CNA
Interim Healthcare
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Caring for elderly and providing companionship
- Aided elderly with physical and mental support through their end-of-life journey
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2021
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- SAFE Certified
- Case file documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experienced with Microsoft, Excel, Google Docs, and salesforce
- CPR and QMAP Certified
Timeline
Unaccompanied Children Case Lead/Intake Specialist
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains
04.2024 - Current
Personal Banker
FirstBank of Colorado
12.2022 - 12.2023
Behavior Technician
Hopelight Behavioral Health
11.2021 - 07.2022
Bilingual Intake Child Protection Caseworker
Boulder County Department of Human Services
07.2021 - 09.2021
Child Welfare Intern
Weld County Department of Human Services
01.2021 - 05.2021
Program Specialist
Boys & Girls Club
06.2020 - 01.2021
CNA
Interim Healthcare
10.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Northern Colorado
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