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Jenifer Alvarez

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated bi-lingual Community Health Worker with a commitment to providing health education and navigating health systems for members of underserved communities. Extensive experience in implementing new health programs, conducting community outreach, and coordination of care for disease management. Innovative thinker in creating better systems and processes to provide quality services to the community. Significant knowledge on local community resources to bridge the gaps in access to care in predominantly immigrant populations. Excellent data collection skills and high level proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Suite products. Fluent in Spanish and English. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Leader

Coaching Salud Holistica
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.

Community Health Worker

Community Health Empowerment through Education and Research
08.2018 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with community members and their families while assisting families with completing applications for health insurance, SNAP, and school enrollment.
  • Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Trained new Community Health Workers on best practices, contributing to increased team efficiency and effectiveness in serving the community.

Education

Montgomery College
Takoma Park, Maryland

Montgomery Blair High School
Silver Spring, Maryland
06.2019

Skills

  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Client Service
  • Technical Support
  • Complaint resolution
  • Coaching
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Staff Training

Awards

  • The County Executive of Montgomery County Recognition, October 2021, Awarded for our partnership and dedication to the health and well-being for the Latino Community in Montgomery County and supporting local county initiatives.
  • American Public Health Association Certificate of Recognition, October 2021, Awarded by the Community Health Planning and Policy Development at APHA for our service and resilience as front-line responders in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The County Executive of Montgomery County Recognition, September 2021, Awarded for our partnership and dedication to the health and well-being of the neighbors of Long Branch and Silver Spring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publications

Creating Community Forums to Streamline Public Health Information about the Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines Case Study, link, December 2021

Training

  • Frameworks of Community Health in the Latinx Community, Mid-Atlantic Vaccine Equity Coalition (MALVEC), July 2022
  • Community Health Worker Accredited Training, Maryland Area Health Education Program, June 2021
  • Notary Public, Maryland Secretary of State, June 2021
  • Domestic Violence in the Latino Community, The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, 2021
  • Alternative Ways of Communicating with Autistic Children, Montgomery College, October 2, 2021
  • Latino Cultural Humility Training, Virtual, August 09, 2023
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council For Mental Wellbeing, August 20, 2023
  • Free Naloxone Training in English and Spanish, Prince George's Community College, January 18, 2024

Certification

Frameworks of Community Health in the Latinx Community

July 2022 Mid-Atlantic Vaccine Equity Coalition (MALVEC)

Community Health Worker Accredited Training

June 2021 Maryland Area Health Education Program

Notary Public June 2021 Maryland Secretary of State

Domestic Violence in the Latino Community 2021

The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

Alternative Ways of Communicating with Autistic Children

Montgomery College October 2, 2021

Latino Cultural Humility Training

Virtual August 09, 2023

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA

National Council For Mental Wellbeing August 20, 2023

Free Naloxone Training in English and Spanish

Prince George's Community College January 18, 2024

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Team Leader

Coaching Salud Holistica
08.2023 - Current

Community Health Worker

Community Health Empowerment through Education and Research
08.2018 - 02.2024

Montgomery College

Montgomery Blair High School

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