Weekly service planning meeting with clients using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Works with clients to complete assessments, set goals, identify strengths and resources, and develop and implement weekly and long-term service plans.
Relationship building with clients to effectively support their empowerment toward their goals.
Utilizes clinical knowledge to implement a solution-focused/strengths based theoretical framework in all settings, language, and documentation.
Makes appropriate referrals and assists clients in accessing community resources.
Work with the entire program staff to innovate, develop, implement, and facilitate psychoeducational and support groups for adults and children.
Early Intervention Specialist
Any Baby Can
06.2019 - 05.2022
Monitor the delivery and effectiveness of services through monthly contacts with the child, family members, service providers, or other entities as frequently as necessary
Assist families and eligible child in gaining access to the rights and procedural safeguards under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and needed medical, educational, developmental, and other appropriate services
Provide direct services for client designed to create learning environments and activities that promote the child's acquisition of developmental skills
Complete developmental screenings and makes appropriate referrals to obtain services from medical, social, and educational providers to address identified needs
Intern, Play Leader
Austin Child Guidance Center
08.2018 - 12.2018
Interacted with children and observed their social skills with other children and adults
Discussed children’s interaction styles and playroom activities with therapists and families
Engaged children with age-appropriate games, art projects, and other activities
Made objective observations about child behavior
Teacher Assistant
Rocking Horse Academy
06.2017 - 07.2018
Supervised and managed children in absence of parent
Assisted children with school homework
Prepared and implemented activities for child development
Established and maintained control of children’s safety
Education
Bachelor - Family and Child Development
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12.2018
Associates degree - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
12.2016
Skills
Fluent Spanish Speaker
Family Engagement Experience
Extensive Experience in Case Management
Cultural Competence
Understanding of Child Developmental Psychology
Supporting Children with Developmental Delays
Support Services Coordination for Families
Family Education on Positive Parenting
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint