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Angela Colón-Rentas

Rochester,NY

Summary

Winner of Federation Families Children's Mental Health National Poster Contest 2008.

Youth Advocate since 2008

(SWAT Youth Council).

Employed with Compeer Rochester as a Certified Youth and Adult Peer Specialist/Skillbuilder since 2017. Nominee of What’s Great in Our State (NYS OMH Recognition). Member of NYS YPA Advisory Council.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Peer Specialist

Compeer Rochester
Rochester , NY
08.2017 - Current
  • Helped individuals set strength based realistic goals based on personal life situations as well as encourage positive community engagement.
  • Used personal experienced with the mental health, education, and juvenile systems to assist participants in understanding challenges and move toward resiliency and success.
  • Conducted assessments, treatment plans, and documented notes.

Paraprofessional

Tess Staffing
Rochester , NY
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • Worked 1:1 with students with IEPs and Autism.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

Education

High School Diploma -

Charlotte High School
Rochester Ny
08.2012

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Problem Solving
  • Artistic
  • Trauma informed
  • Observant
  • Work well in group or lone settings

Timeline

Certified Peer Specialist

Compeer Rochester
08.2017 - Current

Paraprofessional

Tess Staffing
02.2016 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Charlotte High School
Angela Colón-Rentas