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Ariana Yanez

Ariana Yanez

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Passionate advocate deeply committed to ending homelessness, integrating professional expertise with personal insight. Demonstrated success in documentation, advocacy, and program development at the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness. Proficient in trauma-informed care, data management, and known for a dedicated work ethic. I offer a distinctive perspective that informs compassionate and impactful solutions. Enthusiastic about contributing to community initiatives aimed at eradicating homelessness through innovative strategies and collaborative endeavors.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Housing Coordinator - Project Homekey

Yolo County Children's Alliance
West Sacramento, CA
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided leadership, guidance, and support to a team of case managers for effective client care and program outcomes.
  • Utilized mediation and alternative conflict resolution methods to effectively resolve tenant disputes with the County, ultimately preventing program termination.
  • Maintained comprehensive employee records including performance metrics, attendance logs, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.

Summer Camp Youth Coordinator

The Mountain Center
Tesuque, NM
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Organized and filed data in appropriate locations for easy access to essential information.
  • Worked creatively with other staff to develop and carry out new themes and events for camp participants.
  • Created and coordinated staff schedules, daily activity schedules and field trips, maintaining proper staffing levels.
  • Collaborated with counselors to communicate relevant information.

Santa Fe Coordinated Entry System Lead Navigator

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
Santa Fe, NM
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted outreach with clients over the phone to discuss available services, outlining procedures and facilitating smooth engagement in appropriate program.
  • Collaborated with partnering agencies to build relationships and maintain a culture of responsibility, accountability and confidentiality with consistent focus on balancing compassion relating to clients.
  • Input client information into statewide database (HMIS) and internal spreadsheets to provide co-workers and community partners with quick access to essential client data.
  • Exceeded quality goals to support team productivity.

Youth Navigator and Outreach Specialist

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
Santa Fe, NM
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with homeless youth providers to create and maintain a diverse Youth Advocacy Board with active engagement.
  • Conducted outreach with clients in the field and over the phone to discuss available services, outlining procedures and facilitating smooth engagement in appropriate program.
  • Input client information into statewide database (HMIS) and internal spreadsheets to provide co-workers and community partners with quick access to essential client data.

Skills

  • Fervent work ethic
  • Trauma informed care
  • Organizational skills
  • Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
  • Data management
  • Problem resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Vulnerability Index - Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT)
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Coordinated Entry System
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Development

Certification

  • Certified Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health First Aid USA - 2022
  • What is Recovery Capital? Rio Grande ATP, Inc. National Recovery Institute - 2022
  • NSC First Aid, CPR, & AED Course, NSC Learning - 2023

Timeline

Housing Coordinator - Project Homekey

Yolo County Children's Alliance
07.2023 - 10.2023

Summer Camp Youth Coordinator

The Mountain Center
05.2023 - 06.2023

Santa Fe Coordinated Entry System Lead Navigator

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
08.2022 - 05.2023

Youth Navigator and Outreach Specialist

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
01.2022 - 08.2022
Ariana Yanez