Coraima Alvarez
Irvine,CA
Summary
Support Manager with 5 years of experience in Employment Services, dedicated to promote integration and inclusion and empowering people to build careers and be independent.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Manager
IRI
08.2022 - Current
- Work closely with the person served and circle of support to identify goals and create plans of action.
- Meet with people served on a regular basis to revise their employment goals and implement new strategies to meet their goals if necessary.
- Provide site visits in the community for quality assurance.
- Maintain strong relationships with work, volunteer, and Paid Internship Program sites to facilitate a smooth collaboration with people served.
- Develop work opportunities in the community by meeting with employers and identifying customized work positions.
- Prepare bi-monthly progress reports in collaboration with the individual served.bi monthly progress reports in collaboration with the person served.
Lead Employment Coach
IRI
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted a diverse caseload of people with differing needs and backgrounds, ensuring personalized attention and support at their worksites.
- Followed designated strategic plans for the individuals served and assisted with implementing new strategies when needed to support the individual with meeting their employment goals.
- Assisted people served with reaching out to employers and attending interviews.
- Guided individuals on their first day of work, analyzing strategies that need to be implemented and facilitating a smooth transition to their worksite.
- Performed site visits in the community for quality assurance and report back to the Support Manager.
- Provided mentorship and guidance as an Employment Coach to other peers.
Employment Coach
IRI
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided Person Centered support to individuals served at their employment site and/or living setting.
- Used customized employment strategies to support persons served with job development.
- Maintained strong relationships with stakeholders in the community.
- Implemented strategies for overcoming common barriers to employment, such as lack of experience or outdated skill sets.
- Assisted people served in crafting effective resumes and cover letters, leading to more interviews and job offers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA08-2025
Skills
- Knowledge of Person Served practices
- Knowledge of Customized Employment
- Staff Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Fluent in Spanish
- Basics of ASL
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Support Manager
IRI
08.2022 - Current
Lead Employment Coach
IRI
08.2020 - 08.2022
Employment Coach
IRI
07.2019 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Santa Ana College
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