Ivette Hernandez
Rock Tavern,NY
Summary
I am a detail-oriented, hardworking professional who works and communicates well with others or independently. I work well under pressure; have a proven record of reliability; excellent organizational and prioritization skills; confident decision maker with superior interpersonal skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Berkshire Homes/ Childrens Home of Wyoming
Middletown, NY
11.2019 - Current
- Taught basic life skills such as time management, money management, cooking skills and laundry skills.
- Provided a safe and nurturing home environment for children in foster care.
- Created individualized behavioral plans with goals to meet the needs of each child.
- Developed positive relationships with birth families and other involved parties, such as caseworkers and therapists.
- Maintained regular communication with the caseworker regarding progress on the behavioral plan.
- Encouraged children to participate in age-appropriate activities both inside and outside of the home.
- Supported children's educational development by ensuring they attended school regularly, providing tutoring if needed, and attending parent-teacher conferences when appropriate.
- Attended court hearings related to the child's case plan as requested or required by the court system.
- Participated in meetings with caseworkers, attorneys, psychologists, social workers, teachers, counselors and other professionals as needed to discuss issues related to the child's well-being.
- Assisted in developing transition plans for children leaving foster care into a permanent placement setting.
- Provided transportation for appointments or activities when necessary.
- Served as an advocate for children in their placements through active participation in discussions about their future plans .
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to ensure that prescribed medications were administered correctly and consistently monitored for effectiveness and side effects.
- Educated children on personal hygiene habits including brushing teeth twice daily, bathing regularly and wearing clean clothes every day.
- Organized recreational activities within the community such as sports teams or after school programs that promote physical activity.
- Facilitated weekly family meetings to discuss household rules and expectations while providing support for any issues that may arise during these conversations.
- Researched community resources available to families such as food pantries or clothing drives.
- Maintained detailed records of all interactions with clients including progress notes and incident reports.
- Enforced consistent discipline techniques according to agency guidelines while addressing any emotional outbursts appropriately.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses relevant to therapeutic foster parenting practices.
- Prepared monthly reports concerning progress and behavior of children for welfare agencies.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation.
- Assisted in completing homework assignments and school projects to support child's education.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper
RGF Electric Corp.
Mount Vernon, NY
01.1995 - Current
- Developed ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Maintained excellent customer relations and developed customer rapport
- Diplomatically resolved customers complaints on as-needed basis
- Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables
- Bank Reconciliations on Quick Books
- Profit and Loss Statements
- Ability to follow instructions well and make decisions with no supervision
- Motivated and supervised 15+ employees on daily basis
- Maintained all record-keeping procedures without error
- Delegated responsibilities to employees to meet company's expectations
- Effectively developed telephone communication skills and consistently met quotas
- Order and track material for field personnel
- Filed Accident Reports
- Weekly Payroll, File Payroll Taxes
- Certified Payrolls
- Requisitions General Contractor Billing on AIA
- File with Department of Buildings for Permits and Inspections for temporary and permanent service
- File with New York City Fire Department for new Building Fire Alarm System Inspections
- File with Con Edison for new Meters and temporary service
- Certificates of Insurance for Liability and Workman's Compensation
- Make copies of Blue Prints for Field Personnel
- Set up new hires
- Prepare Estimates, Change Orders, Purchase Orders and RFI'S
- Speak Spanish Fluently
- Notary Public.
EMT, Paramedic Driver
Metro Care EMS
Mount Vernon, New York
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Patient Care, Stabilize patient and transport to the nearest emergency receiving facility.
Education
NYS Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Modern Health Resources
01.1997
Associates in Business Administration -
Wood Toube Coburn
06.1994
Certificate - Foster Parenting
Foster Parent College
Eugene, ORSkills
- Safety Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
- Positive Reinforcement
- Educational Support
- Child development knowledge
- Transportation Coordination
- Activity Planning
- First-aid and CPR
- Nutrition planning
- Adaptability
- Child welfare advocate
- Relationship Building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Conducting interviews
- Continuous Improvement
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Self Motivation
- Active Listening
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication
- Administrative Support
- Invoicing and Billing
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Account Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping operations
- Business Correspondence
- Invoice Verification
- Profit and loss analysis
- Payment Processing
- Payroll Processing
- Invoice Processing
- Expense Tracking
- Attention to Detail
- Purchase Order Management
- Accounts Payable
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Quickbooks
- Payroll operations
Activities
- Throgsneck Volunteer Ambulance Corp.
- Mount Vernon Animal Shelter
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Foster Care License
- Notary Public
- CPR Certified
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Baking
Timeline
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Berkshire Homes/ Childrens Home of Wyoming
11.2019 - Current
EMT, Paramedic Driver
Metro Care EMS
01.1998 - 01.2001
Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper
RGF Electric Corp.
01.1995 - Current
NYS Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Modern Health Resources
Associates in Business Administration -
Wood Toube Coburn
Certificate - Foster Parenting
Foster Parent College
- Foster Care License
- Notary Public
- CPR Certified
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