Brenda Landeros
Gypsum,CO
Summary
Compassionate Family Advocate with solid background in advocating for families. Successfully support clients through challenging situations by providing guidance and connecting them with community resources. Demonstrate ability to build trust and communicate effectively to address and resolve issues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Advocate
Eagle County Human Services
11.2016 - Current
- Provide case management to increase protective factors and serving a caseload of 12-22 families.
- Visit homes of families and maintain appropriate contact as directed by agency/program policies.
- Provide crisis intervention through referrals to services available in the community.
- Approach families with a strengths perspective to assist in growth, development, and education.
- Participate in state calls and meetings and assist in grant application process.
- Build relationships with community partners and providers.
Family Services Specialist
Adams County Head Start
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Provided case management to high risk families with preschool aged children.
- Planned/facilitated monthly parent meetings.
- Data entry and compiled reports of referrals and family demographics.
- Monitored children’s attendance and entered in database.
- Made community referrals based on family’s individual needs.
- Mentored new staff members as they navigated the complexities of family services work; sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
Family Service Worker
Mile High Early Learning
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Recruited and supported with enrollment, facilitated transitions into and out of Head Start program.
- Provided case management to families and made community referrals as needed.
- Guided parents in assessing strengths, and establish Family Partnership Agreements.
- Collected and compiled report data as required by Head Start Performance Standards.
- Coordinated and planned parent meetings and parent involvement activities.
- Facilitated twelve week Parenting Class (Nurturing Parenting).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2011
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish with the ability to translate verbally and written
- Skilled at learning new concepts quickly while working well under pressure
- Highly dependable, detail oriented, and flexible
- Cultural competency while working with diverse populations
- Empathetic listener with the ability to build strong relationships
- Creative, critical thinker
Certification
2022 CPR/First Aid Certified
2016 Family Development Credential- University of Connecticut
2013 Nurturing Parenting Trained Facilitator
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Advocate
Eagle County Human Services
11.2016 - Current
Family Services Specialist
Adams County Head Start
10.2014 - 10.2016
Family Service Worker
Mile High Early Learning
06.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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