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Ivonne Alvarado

Paw Paw,MI

Summary

Compassionate Case Manager experienced in diverse environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

LTFC Case Manager

Bethany Christian Services
05.2023 - Current
  • Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction and to evaluate client participation and progress.
  • Schedule meetings with foster parents and foster children in the foster home on at least a monthly basis and address any concerns in service delivery.
  • Maintain accurate, and current information on foster children in care, while ensuring ORR and Bethany’s internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met.
  • Actively participate in weekly staff meetings with the treatment team and stakeholders.

TFC Case Manager

Bethany Christian Services
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction and to evaluate client participation and progress.
  • Schedule meetings with foster parents and foster children in the foster home on at least a monthly basis and address any concerns in service delivery.
  • Actively participate in weekly staff meetings with the treatment team and stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate, and current information on foster children in care, while ensuring ORR and Bethany’s internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met.

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Paraprofessional

Berrien RESA
02.2017 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.

Preschool Teacher

Telamon Michigan Migrant Head Start
05.2000 - 10.2021
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Development

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI
05.2008

Skills

  • Case Needs Assessment
  • Program Development
  • Emotional awareness
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

LTFC Case Manager

Bethany Christian Services
05.2023 - Current

TFC Case Manager

Bethany Christian Services
07.2022 - 04.2023

Paraprofessional

Berrien RESA
02.2017 - 06.2022

Preschool Teacher

Telamon Michigan Migrant Head Start
05.2000 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Development

Western Michigan University

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Southwestern Michigan College
Ivonne Alvarado