Danixa Melendez Correa
CLEARWATER,Florida
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Family Justice Center By CASA
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Provided information and educate clients about their rights, available resources, and options.
- Provided legal counsel or connect clients with legal resources and representation. Assisting with Victim Compensation programs, Address confidentiality and Injunction for protection.
- Facilitating support group lead and guide group discussions, ensuring that the meetings stay focused, respectful, and productive. Establishing a safe and confidential environment where group members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings.
- Assessing the impact of activities on participants' physical, emotional, and social well-being and report findings to supervisors or management.
Mentor/Activity Coordinator
TAMPA Bay Academy Of Hope
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
- Developed and implemented themes and activities for children and young adults.
- Conducted clinical observations at the center and during activities, noting emotional and behavioral health.
- Recruited suitable mentors for mentoring programs, ensuring they meet the necessary criteria and possess the required skills and experience.
- Provided training to mentors & new staff, equipping them with the necessary skills to support and guide their mentees effectively.
- Maintain accurate records of mentor-mentee relationships, track progress, and document success stories or challenges faced and resolved.
- Conducted research and analysis of market trends to determine potential opportunities for growth.
Community Relation & Liaison
Florida Family Primary Care Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Marketed offerings and services to community.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
- Developed and executed quarterly rolling calendar of events.
- Built, leveraged and shared positive relationships and partnerships with various external and internal stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Recreational Therapy
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon
Bayamon, PR06.2018
Skills
- Emotional Awareness
- Medical Records Management
- Program Development
- Staff Training
- Social Work
- Intervention Plans
- Client Empowerment
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Victims Rights
- Case Management Tracking
- Public Speaking
Certification
- Human Trafficking Application Assistance, State of Florida Office of the Attorney General Bureau of Victims Compensation
- Domestic Violence Application Assistance, State of Florida Office of the Attorney General Bureau of Victims Compensation
- Core Competency, DCF
- ACES Training
- Event Coordinator, Universidad Ana G Méndez
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Case Manager
Family Justice Center By CASA
01.2022 - Current
Mentor/Activity Coordinator
TAMPA Bay Academy Of Hope
08.2020 - 10.2020
Community Relation & Liaison
Florida Family Primary Care Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Recreational Therapy
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon