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Gary Salcedo

Gary Salcedo

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I am a marginalized and underserved community focused counselor at my core, with a strong background in peer support and crisis intervention. I drive life oriented success by partnering closely with clients, community resource programs, employment opportunity contacts, education opportunities and funding programs.

I have a background in program development and implementation, case management, one-on-one assistance and group facilitation. Talented in theoretical applications utilizing the appropriate skills and techniques. My level of empathy coupled with my extremely effective communication skills is a strength that highlights my work because of its effectiveness in quickly gaining client trust and bringing their walls down.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Mentor (Human Services Program)

Folsom Lake College
Folsom, California
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Identified a need in a specific population.
  • Developed and implemented a program based on identified need.
  • Program based on narrative therapy.
  • Utilized interviewing and counseling skills.
  • Assisted clients in processing past traumas, while adhering to frameworks within my scope of practice.
  • Developed strategies for helping clients overcome personal challenges.
  • Assisted clients in identifying and capitalizing on personal interests, strengths, areas of growth, and resources.
  • Guided clients through recovery process, and realistic goal setting.
  • Promoted independent functioning and skill building to support activities of daily living.
  • Provided crisis intervention, utilizing de-escalation techniques, aligned with trauma informed care to drive intervention strategy.
  • Participated in conflict resolution and problem-solving to support healthy coping skills.
  • Case management.
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions with clients.
  • Observe, evaluate, and assess clients affect, behavior, performance, social development.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all client communications and records.
  • Organized activities designed to build self-esteem, promote team building and foster creativity among participants.
  • Identified and addressed individual and group learning barriers.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive environment.
  • Demonstrated cultural responsiveness to support diversity in the community.
  • Coordinated with faculty to align mentoring support with course objectives.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Evaluated and reported on program effectiveness.

Certified Peer Mentor Specialist

Mule Creek
Ione, California
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Updated attendance records of participants in group sessions and workshops.
  • Developed and implemented group activities to encourage team building and communication skills.
  • Supported individuals within the group who were struggling emotionally or psychologically.
  • Established protocols for decision-making processes within the group.
  • Gathered data regarding participant's opinions and reactions during activities conducted with the group.
  • Promoted consensus-building approach where every member contributed to group structure.
  • Encouraged participation and provided focus and guidance for discussions within group.
  • Developed strategies for overcoming obstacles that hindered progress within the group.
  • Provided advocacy specified by program and contract guidelines.
  • Facilitated discussions on current issues and topics of interest among members of the group.
  • Informed site staff of issues that violated or jeopardized service operations.
  • Moderated debates between opposing sides in order to foster understanding among different perspectives.
  • Negotiated and facilitated conflicts and disagreements that arose during group meetings.
  • Provided encouragement and motivation when needed in order to keep morale high throughout each session.
  • Trained to properly and compassionately interact with clients coming from all walks of life and all life situations.
  • Facilitated weekly sessions in community using designated curriculum.
  • Assisted with conflict resolution within the group by providing constructive criticism when needed.
  • Created an environment that is conducive to open dialogue between all members of the group.
  • Analyzed feedback from participants to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Present carriculum, elaborate on its contents until understood by all participants.
  • Apply carriculum to real life situations, struggles, challenges.
  • Utilized group counseling skills, counseling and interviewing skills, motivational interviewing techniques, person-centered approach, culture and diversity awareness, adhering to ethical decision making process's.
  • Fostered a judgement free environment, promoted a high standard regarding confidentially.
  • Encouraged participation: offer and receive honest but empathetic feedback.
  • Supported and empowered individuality, authenticity, personal growth, self development.
  • Promoted taking accountability for our actions and behaviors and accepting responsibility for them.

Student

Kern Valley
Delano, California
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Attended workshops and seminars to enhance learning beyond the classroom.
  • Brain change reconstruction therapy.
  • How the brain functions.
  • Addiction and the brain.
  • Decision making
  • Reward pathway.
  • Neuro pathways.
  • Neurotransmitters.
  • Neuro pruning.
  • Create new pathways.
  • Brain re-wiring.
  • Neuro pruning.
  • Myelination
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Achieved academic honors and awards, recognizing exceptional performance.
  • Maintained consistent attendance, achieving a perfect record for multiple semesters.
  • Engaged in classroom discussions, demonstrating critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Participated in academic competitions, honing skills and gaining recognition.
  • Completed coursework in a broad range of subjects, developing a well-rounded education.
  • Engaged in continuous learning through summer courses and enrichment programs.
  • Participated actively in group projects, contributing to successful outcomes.
  • Adapted to diverse learning environments, including remote and in-person settings.

Education

Human Services Program - Counseling And Social Work.

Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA
10-2020

Skills

  • Peer support
  • The art of feedback phrasing and delivery
  • Crisis support
  • Effective communicator
  • Group counseling knowledge, skills, techniques
  • Intentional interviewing and counseling, knowledge, skills, techniques
  • Empathetic listener
  • Familiar with different theoretical approaches and their specific skills and techniques
  • Case management experience
  • Experience with drafting proposals
  • Experience with public speaking
  • Effective advocate
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Committed to this work, as well as self care
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Able to connect quickly and with ease with clients
  • Can multitask

Timeline

Certified Peer Mentor Specialist

Mule Creek
08.2019 - 06.2021

Peer Mentor (Human Services Program)

Folsom Lake College
01.2017 - 01.2021

Student

Kern Valley
01.2016 - 01.2017

Human Services Program - Counseling And Social Work.

Folsom Lake College

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