Gladis Diaz
Rosamond,CA
Summary
Compassionate Family Support Specialist with experience providing resources and assistance to families in crisis. Strengths include effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy, along with knowledge of community resources and case management. Committed to connecting families with community resources and ensuring access to necessary benefits.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Specialist
All For Kids
Lancaster , CA
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Establish positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Collaborate with community partners to ensure families received adequate resources.
- Work with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Educate parents on child development milestones, and encouraged families to participate in recreational activities that promote bonding.
Child Development Specialist
Every Child Achieves, Inc
Hollywood, CA
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly regarding their concerns or questions about their child's progress.
- Created lesson plans that were age-appropriate while also incorporating educational objectives into them.
- Facilitated daily activities to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the children.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate the child's environment and provide support for family members.
ABA Therapist
Behavior and Education
Manhattan Beach, CA
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and best practice guidelines.
- Attended monthly trainings to continue education for excellent treatment quality and updated methods of practice.
- Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to increase functional behaviors and decrease maladaptive behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of each session including notes about client's progress or lack thereof.
Education
High School Diploma -
EastSide High School
Lancaster, CA06-2015
Skills
- Case management
- Resource coordination
- Family assessment
- Parent education
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
All For Kids
02.2022 - 03.2024
Child Development Specialist
Every Child Achieves, Inc
02.2019 - 12.2021
ABA Therapist
Behavior and Education
03.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
EastSide High School