Elizabeth P. Valle
Moses Lake,WA
Summary
Dedicated bilingual professional with a passion for assisting disadvantaged individuals in achieving their professional/career goals. Adept at creating individualized program plans, providing personalized guidance, and committed to helping individuals overcome obstacles. Experience and knowledge in social services, casework, and community outreach as well as an aptitude for technology. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy on your team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
TRIO Student Support Services
Big Bend Community College
03.2021 - Current
- Maintain a caseload of program participants by assessing individual needs and providing services and activities which lead to academic success
- Advise students on academic, personal, career, financial aid and economic literacy, and transfer planning through workshops, a first-year experience course, and individual counseling/advising.
- Assist with planning and execution of program's first-year experience course and transfer summer bridge program.
Social Services Specialist
DSHS After Hours - CPS
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Respond to and investigate reports of abuse and neglect in a timely and efficient manner during the times that the local DCYF offices are closed; engage children and families under difficult circumstances
- Conduct 24-hour emergent face-to-face contacts for CPS Investigation cases, 72-hour non-emergent face-to-face contacts for CPS FAR cases, and monthly Health and Safety visits on CFWS and FVS cases
- Gather and document sufficient information to assess for present danger and take protective action if present danger is identified
Academic Specialist
WSU GEAR UP, Moses Lake High School
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Work and collaborate effectively with teachers and other school personnel to identify and meet academic needs of GEAR UP students (tutoring); Increase college awareness within students and families.
- Prepare and organize materials for instructional purposes, specifically related to positive student behavior and learning; Assist in collecting data and maintaining records regarding student performance
- Provide direct services to low-income and underrepresented youth such as comprehensive mentoring, counseling and advising, college and career exploration, and other resources in academic success
- Advocate and support of students who exhibit behaviors that interfere with their learning; Work with students in small groups or one-to-one to reinforce learning activities in classes
- Provide assistance, translation and interpretation services to individual students.
- Enhanced academic performance by developing and implementing personalized learning plans for students.
Assistant
Washington State University, Las Memorias
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Assisted directors and staff in aspects of the production; Supervised, guided, and supported youth ages from 14-18 and residential chaperones; Responsible in keeping production running effectively
Bilingual Paraeducator
Warden School District
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Provide direct individual and/or group academic services to migrant and bilingual students; adapt materials to meet specific needs and learning styles of the student; track student progress
- Miscellaneous: MS Soccer Coach; GEAR UP Summer Tutor; Island Wood chaperone
Residential Bilingual Youth Counselor
Friends of Youth, New Roads Kingsgate
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Teach and supervise various chores, including meal preparation, clean-up, room care, residence and grounds maintenance.
- Monitor and document whereabouts of all residents (Immigrant and Refugee Youth) and staff
- Assist in establishing healthy monthly and weekly goals in various program areas consistent with agency policy, as reviewed by the Program Manager
- Monitor performance in relation to the goals, providing feedback and modifying them as necessary
- Complete and submit all service plans and reports, quarterly reports, and discharge summaries to the Program Manager for approval in a timely manner
- Maintain daily communication log and milieu notes of behavior on each resident per shift
Education
M.A - Human Services
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE06.2020
B.A. - Sociology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2015
Skills
- Individual Advocacy
- Tracking Individual Progress
- Ability to effectively manage a caseload of individuals and provide direct assistance in areas of retention counseling, academic coaching, career counseling, academic advising, and transfer assistance
- Ability to work independently and as a team member to manage multiple program activities
- Career Counseling
- Student Development
- College Preparation
Additional Information
- HONORS/AWARDS & TRAINING: , DSHS HIPPA Privacy Overview Training CPS and Mandated Reporters Training Suicide Prevention Certification Cultural Competency Training
Timeline
TRIO Student Support Services
Big Bend Community College
03.2021 - Current
Social Services Specialist
DSHS After Hours - CPS
05.2019 - 05.2023
Academic Specialist
WSU GEAR UP, Moses Lake High School
03.2018 - 03.2021
Bilingual Paraeducator
Warden School District
03.2016 - 06.2017
Residential Bilingual Youth Counselor
Friends of Youth, New Roads Kingsgate
09.2015 - 12.2015
Assistant
Washington State University, Las Memorias
08.2011 - 08.2017
M.A - Human Services
Bellevue University
B.A. - Sociology
Washington State University
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