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Cecilia Garate Vaca

Hollister,CA

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Highly-motivated employee with strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the company.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Mental Health Systems
San Jose, CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Oversee the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) and Assertive Community Treatment Program; directly supervised the Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, ACT and AOT Program Supervisors, Clinical Case Managers, Housing coordinators, Peer Supports,
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Prepare required reports; adhere to program budget and review monthly operating statement to ensure financial integrity
  • Function as program liaison with County/Telecare, BHSD Call Center, community-based organizations, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Emergency Department, Urgent Care, state Hospitals, main jail, outpatient programs, families and clients
  • Supervise all direct reports in accordance with contract requirements and company policies
  • Manage staff to maintain positive morale and unit cohesion as evidenced by maintaining a cooperative and flexible attitude towards coworkers, showing adaptability to change, and exhibiting effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Program Manager

NAMI Santa Cruz County
Watsonville, CA
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Oversee multiple programs at NAMI such as the family classes, Help Line, volunteers, Family Support Groups, event planning, Spanish Programs, and presentations
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees and volunteers to supply knowledge of our services
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals
  • Coordinated the integration of multiple projects within the program, ensuring cohesive progress and efficient resource allocation

Program Manager

Mental Health Systems
San Jose, CA
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Oversee the Criminal Justice program, LINKED, directly supervised the case managers, housing navigator, team lead and interns.
  • Collaborated with our contract monitor, community provider, court and other programs to develop effective strategies for executing programs
  • Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.

Lead Case Manager

Mental Health Systems
San Jose, CA
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Provide case consultation, direct supervision, couching if needed, moral support, problem solving and scheduling
  • Collaborate with program manager in gathering data and composing reports, trackers to the county
  • Supervise the housing budget for the program and reports directly to the Program Manager monthly
  • Provide case management and housing navigation to assigned clients and all active clients
  • Conduct and attended county, MHS and collaborative meetings as designated; collaborate and coordinate with community providers.

Housing Coordinator and Case Manager

Mental Health Systems
San Jose, CA
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Educate clients on different housing resources and options available to them
  • Identify and build rapport with clients to identify housing needs, to potential barriers to maintaining housing, and to develop strategies for maintaining housing
  • Follow-up with each participant at least weekly to ensure they are making progress towards their housing placement goals and provide back-up documentation in the client's file
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of progress notes, financial records, and other data necessary for client care and reporting goals/outcomes.

Education

B.A Psychology -

Cal State Monterey Bay
Monterey, CA
12.2023

Skills

  • Fast leaner and self-starter
  • Team Development
  • Program Reviews
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Organizational Performance
  • Program Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Problem-Solving
  • Proficient in Spanish
  • Documentation Proficiency
  • Attention to Detail

Certifications Awards

  • Motivational Interviewing Certificate
  • CPR and First Aid Certificate
  • COMPAS Training
  • VISPDAT trained
  • Credentialed as PP+2 (NPI registered)

Timeline

Program Manager

NAMI Santa Cruz County
11.2023 - 10.2024

Program Manager

Mental Health Systems
07.2022 - Current

Program Manager

Mental Health Systems
04.2021 - 07.2022

Lead Case Manager

Mental Health Systems
08.2020 - 05.2021

Housing Coordinator and Case Manager

Mental Health Systems
11.2019 - 08.2020

B.A Psychology -

Cal State Monterey Bay

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