
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience at Southwest Key Program, excelling in youth engagement and event coordination. Proven skills in customer service and adaptability, with a strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Committed to fostering positive relationships and creating enriching experiences for youth.
•Customer service
•Handling of chemicals and machines
•Learning new techniques
• Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students during clubs/Leisure time
• Plan, search, and send outing locations for approvals to make outings possible
• Partner with other casas to host activities or events
• Plan upcoming events
• Fill and submit purchase request
• Update outing approval list daily
• Create Calendars/Make bulletin boards
• Design Flyers, Calendars, and send shoutouts every week.
• Organize Clubs/Leisure time activities
• Preparing games, units and projects to complete leisure time
• Establishing and communicating clear objectives for crafts, units and projects
• Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
• Encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and participate in clubs/leisure time activities
• Creating, boards around the facility to show off the children's creations
• Working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
• Maintaining positive relationships with children, coworkers, shift leaders, and supervisors
• Use of programs like Canva, Slidego, word, excel, PowerPoint
• Active listening skills and the ability to solve problems as they occur
• CPR skills and a good understanding of health and safety standards
• Compassion and patience with the youth
• Communication skills
• Support young people and act with integrity during stressful times
• Attend to the client's needs
• Conduct intake services to include but not limited to: completing necessary paperwork, providing youthwith an overview of the program services and for initial placements of youth in to the shelter.
• Provided basic needs to youth upon arrival to the program (to include but not limited to: meal, clothing,hygiene products, shower and bedroom assignment).
• Provided Direct Care Services to youth to ensure that ratios and appropriate supervision levels arecontinuously met as per state and federal requirements.
• Developed positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caringenvironment.
• Ensured all forms and clients' services are properly completed in SWK’s web-based program (ETO) toensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Assisted with the planning and coordination of special educational events (to include but not limitedto: spelling bee, science fair), acculturation activities (Cesar Chavez Day, Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year, Holi-Festival of Colors, 16th of September), educational (to include but not limited to: visits to museums) and recreational outings (to include but not limited to: movies, park, amusement parks), assist in the coordination of student council activities and other meaningful experiences for SWK youth which promotes volunteerism and learning.
• Provided vocational courses and curriculum in a subject area approved by the program director ordesignees that introduces youth to career choices.
• Assisted with the coordination of Physical Education instruction and other large muscle activities incoordination with the Program Director or designee as required by state and federal requirements.
• Assisted in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters,or other unforeseen occurrences.
• Observed, report and documented identified behavior patterns and required information that meritdocumentation such as: Elevated supervision forms, close observations, food logs, sleep logs and bed check logs.
• Other duties as assigned.
Machine operations
• Heavy equipment handling
• Perform repetitive tasks with accuracy
• Attention to detail in a quick and timely manner
• Offering companionship to patient
• Managing medication
• Showering/help with hygiene
• Preparing meals when needed
• Providing dressing assistance
• Encouraging socialization and participation in community activities
• Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment
Driver's License
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Food card handler
Mental health certification
ALICE