Armando Ochoa
Fresno,CA
Summary
Exceptional customer service skills , Detail-oriented , Excellent driving record. Resourceful individual with a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic. A bilingual Group Home Manager with 12 years of experience facilitating residential policies and procedures, completing employee performance appraisals and coordinating food services.
Volunteered in Food Bank Where house in various positions throughout the warehouse.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Case Manager
The Californian Apartments
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports.
- Trained specialized foster parents to care for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
Group Home Staff
New Start Group Homes
02.2013 - 10.2020
- Offered learning opportunities to help residents develop important life skills.
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
- Protected clients' monies and property, including tracking spending and reconciling accounts.
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
- Arranged for ongoing housekeeping to keep home areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
Group Home Manager
Michigan Two Group Home
05.2011 - 10.2020
- Created all staff work schedules so each shift had appropriate number of employees for coverage
- Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit
- Organized entertaining recreational activities for home while staying on budget.
- Assisted residents at 6-person facility with basic hygiene and healthcare needs, including dressing and showering
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs. Handed out meds to clients on a consistent schedule
Instructor 4 (team Lead)
Central Valley Training Center
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction
- Tutored students in social and life skills, including using public transportation, dealing with problem situations, expressing emotions appropriately and communicating with peers and employers
- Developed vocational training program curricula and objectives
House Staff
Manuch Grooup Home Incc
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
- Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Handled caseload of 6 clients.
Independent Living Skills Worker
The Next Step
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Participated in fun activities, including bowling and swimming with patients each day to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Helped clients shop for food and basic essentials in a timely manner
- Transported clients to and from their appointments
Weed Sprayer
Tierra AG
01.2002 - 06.2010
- Inspected vehicles and equipment every day and performed minor repair work to maintain optimal functionality and longevity.
- Combined chemicals and mixed fertilizers, carefully observing all manufacturer instructions, to create proper mixtures and maintain safety.
- Treated areas with pesticides to alleviate bugs and other pests and destroy weeds.
- Observed company safety guidelines and maintained tight timetables when applying chemicals, lifting heavy objects and operating equipment.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Represented company professionally by dressing appropriately, being organized and arriving on time for every appointment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Pre Allied Health
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
Fresno, CA01.2021
High School Diploma -
Mendota High School
Mendota, CA1996
Skills
- Effective team leader
- CPR first aid certified
- Professional
- Fast learner
- Highly dependable
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual
- Case Support
Timeline
Social Worker Case Manager
The Californian Apartments
02.2022 - 02.2024
Instructor 4 (team Lead)
Central Valley Training Center
11.2017 - 03.2020
Independent Living Skills Worker
The Next Step
06.2017 - 04.2019
House Staff
Manuch Grooup Home Incc
08.2015 - 07.2019
Group Home Staff
New Start Group Homes
02.2013 - 10.2020
Group Home Manager
Michigan Two Group Home
05.2011 - 10.2020
Weed Sprayer
Tierra AG
01.2002 - 06.2010
Associate of Arts - Pre Allied Health
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Mendota High School