Diana Chavez
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Reliable Counselor lends skilled supervision, activity planning, and organization to individual patient assessment and treatment. Adeptly navigates stressful environments to deliver optimized outcomes. Dedicated to balancing a high degree of compassionate care with privacy and understanding.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Justice Counselor
Center for Talent Development Greenlee
Denver, Colorado
04.2017 - Current
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training., into practice.
- Assisted students in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Conducted investigations of student behavior issues and determined appropriate disciplinary action.
- Coordinated communication among teachers, administrators, parents, and staff regarding student conduct.
- Organized meetings with students, families, and faculty to discuss disciplinary concerns.
- Created reports on student disciplinary data for the principal's review.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
- Advised teachers on classroom management techniques to help reduce disruptive behaviors in classrooms.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between students when necessary.
- Identified patterns of misbehavior in order to develop strategies for prevention.
- Implemented restorative justice practices such as peer mediation programs.
- Assisted in developing positive behavior plans for individual students or classes.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's progress in meeting behavioral expectations.
- Assisted administrators in implementing consequences for violations of school policy.
- Acted as a liaison between the school administration and outside agencies involved in providing services related to student discipline issues.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
Youth Treatment Counselor
Tennyson Center For Children
Denver, Colorado
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided individual and group counseling to youth with mental health issues.
- Created a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring behavior, setting boundaries, and providing emotional support.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when necessary, including de-escalation techniques and referrals to appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, teachers, social workers, probation officers. to ensure continuity of care.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Educated parents and guardians on effective parenting strategies that promote successful outcomes for youth clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of progress notes, case management activities, clinical assessments.
- Participated in regular staff meetings and trainings to stay current on best practices in the field of youth treatment counseling.
- Organized recreational activities for clients to practice self-care strategies and build relationships with peers.
- Assessed risk factors associated with suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors among clients.
- Monitored medication dosages prescribed by psychiatrists for accuracy and efficacy.
- Demonstrated an understanding of cultural diversity when working with diverse populations.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups focused on developing life skills such as problem solving or anger management techniques.
High School Mentor-DPS Schools
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Aurora, Colorado
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Counseled students on various issues including college applications, study skills, time management, and problem-solving.
- Facilitated group activities to help build relationships between mentors and mentees.
- Assisted with the coordination of extracurricular activities for high school students.
- Provided support for at-risk youth who are struggling academically or emotionally to promote long-term success after graduation.
- Led workshops on goal setting, stress management, and college readiness for both mentors and mentees alike.
- Multicultural Education: Incorporating multicultural literature, history, and social studies into the curriculum. This allows students to learn about different cultures and their contributions to society.
- Cultural Events: Celebrating cultural holidays, festivals, and events that reflect the diversity of the student body. This can involve food tastings, music, dance performances, and traditional storytelling.
- Cultural Clubs and Societies: Encouraging students to join or establish cultural clubs can foster a sense of belonging for minority students and give others the opportunity to learn about different cultures.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling-CMH
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Chicana/o Studies/Early Childhood Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2015
Skills
- Therapy
- Office Administration
- Mental Health Support
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Client Records Management
- Care Planning
- Client Counseling
- Behavior Monitoring
- Needs Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Adolescent Development
- Database Management
- Crisis Response
Community Service
Greenlee
- Summer Jaguar Club, 2012- 2014, Develop lesson plans for 27 children ages 4-13, Help raise awareness in Denver Projects, Keep neglected children out of the streets by working close with them through education and activities
- Alamosa, 2013-2017, Partnership with Adams State, CASA, San Luis Valley, Water Rights
- 10th Annual Ludlow Symposium, 2014, Voices of Ludlow Performance, Awareness through performance art
- Gathering of Nations, 2014, Interaction and connection building with the Pueblo and Mexica People, Volunteered on Ute Reservation, became more culturally inclined of my surroundings
- Rally With Dolores Huerta, 2014, Guest Speaker as Student Leader at MSU Denver, Education on the rights of women, out of several candidates was selected to speak along side Dolores Huerta
- Dia de los Muertos In Breckenridge, 2014-2016, Ran culturally enriching workshops with the local residents ages 4-50, Practiced inclusiveness with Breckenridge citizens
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Restorative Justice Counselor
Center for Talent Development Greenlee
04.2017 - Current
Youth Treatment Counselor
Tennyson Center For Children
08.2016 - 03.2017
High School Mentor-DPS Schools
Metropolitan State University of Denver
01.2011 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Counseling-CMH
Adams State University
Bachelor of Arts - Chicana/o Studies/Early Childhood Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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