Brenda Chavez
Spring,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Program
Houston, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized plans to meet the needs of youth in care.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Assisted in developing and implementing behavior management strategies with youth in care.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Participated in meetings with other staff members to discuss client progress, treatment plans, and goals.
- Monitored the physical environment to ensure safety of clients and staff.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills such as hygiene, budgeting, grocery shopping .
- Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic approaches when necessary.
- Utilized community resources to provide additional support for youth receiving services.
- Participated in regular case reviews with supervisor and program director.
- Established and maintained environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration and ethical behavior.
- Oversaw daily routines of youth in placement and delivered services related to basic human needs.
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
Child Care Provider
YMCA Child Development Center
Houston, TX
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, and intellectual growth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance for children during daily routines and transitions.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring children's play activities.
- Organized educational games and activities to help children learn numbers, colors, shapes, letters, and other basic skills.
- Supervised outdoor playtime activities such as playground visits or walks around the neighborhood.
- Read stories to children as part of their bedtime routine or just for fun.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects like drawing and painting.
- Demonstrated patience when dealing with challenging behaviors from young children.
- Kept accurate records of attendance at childcare sessions.
- Ensured all toys were sanitized after each use according to regulations.
- Coordinated nap times by preparing cots, beds and providing blankets, pillows.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum planning for special events or holidays.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
Education
Westfield High School
Houston, TX05.2012
Skills
- Youth Advocacy
- Youth Supervision
- Emotional Support
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivated
- Leadership
- Flexible and Adaptable
- First Aid/ CPR
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Multitasking
- Self Directed
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Program
03.2021 - Current
Child Care Provider
YMCA Child Development Center
10.2018 - 07.2020
Westfield High School