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Jenny M. Rodriguez

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Highly motivated candidate with strong leadership skills looking to further professional growth. Individual work philosophy is driven by a high level of passion towards mental and physical health. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional program quality and team dynamic.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Behavior Intervention Specialist

Monarch School Project
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • All duties listed below in addition to..
  • Support with new hire on boarding and training
  • Lead team of 6 staff when direct supervisor is out
  • Attend weekly managers meeting to cross collaborate with all other department managers.

Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Monarch School Project
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided trauma informed care to students currently experiencing or have experienced homelessness.
  • Collaborated with onsite clinical team, school personnel and stakeholders to identify students in need of 1:1 behavioral support.
  • Develop and implement individual behavioral plan of support working towards target behaviors and goals for academic learning.
  • On call support for crisis intervention, behavioral redirection and de-escalation during the school day.
  • Co-facilitated in class Social Emotional Learning lessons with onsite clinicians.
  • Attended students Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
  • Participated/facilitated restorative practices.

Junior Soccer Coach

Monarch School Project
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
  • Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Introduced emotional regulation tools such as breathing techniques and positive self talk to athletes.

Behavioral Specialist

New Alternatives-Therapeutic Behavioral Services
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided 1:1 trauma informed care and mental health services to clients at home or public setting.
  • Collaborated with case managers and clinicians to develop intervention plan towards target behaviors.
  • Utilized electronic health record (Cerner) to document services provided to client.

Youth Care Associate Lead

Youth And Family Services-YMCA (Project Artemis)
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Lead a team of youth associates through PODs daily schedule.
  • Provided direct supervision and trauma informed care for unaccompanied migrate youth 0-17 years of age whom experienced neglect, addictions, sexual/mental/physical abuse, and pregnancy.
  • Provided on call crisis support, empathetic listening, problem solving support to youth.

Site Supervisor

South Bay YMCA-Distance Learning Support Program
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • All duties listed below in addition to...
  • Overlooked full day Licensed child care program serving families who are essential workers, foster, homeless, and high need families.
  • Provided safe structured and engaging environments to support both synchronous and asynchronous learning.
  • Implement proper COVID-19 protocols established in CVESD Safety Plan.

Site Supervisor

South Bay YMCA-Licensed Childcare/DASH
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Overlooked two onsite child care programs-Licensed Childcare & DASH.
  • Assisted with the day-to-day administration and leadership of the site and ensure association policies and procedures are being followed.
  • Managed monthly site budget and spending.
  • Trained and onboarded new staff through new hire orientation.
  • Lead daily group activities with youth following daily and monthly planning.
  • Facilitated monthly staff meetings.

Youth Development Leader

South Bay YMCA
04.2015 - 03.2018
  • Assisted in the program management and supervision of students 5-12 years of age, along with implementation and facilitation of activities and events for participants.
  • Implement individual behavioral support tools to assure program inclusion with all students.
  • Collaborate with school personnel and program partners to align high quality academic activities.

Education

Master of Arts - Sports Psychology

National University
La Jolla, CA
07.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies-Elem. Ed, Soc & Psych.

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08.2020

Associate of Arts - Social & Behavioral Students

Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified
  • Pro-Act Certified
  • Certification: Cal South Licensed Club Soccer Coach "E" License (2014)
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Power Point, iMovie,

Timeline

Junior Soccer Coach

Monarch School Project
10.2022 - 06.2023

Lead Behavior Intervention Specialist

Monarch School Project
07.2022 - 06.2023

Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Monarch School Project
10.2021 - 07.2022

Behavioral Specialist

New Alternatives-Therapeutic Behavioral Services
07.2021 - 09.2021

Youth Care Associate Lead

Youth And Family Services-YMCA (Project Artemis)
03.2021 - 07.2021

Site Supervisor

South Bay YMCA-Distance Learning Support Program
09.2020 - 03.2021

Site Supervisor

South Bay YMCA-Licensed Childcare/DASH
03.2018 - 03.2020

Youth Development Leader

South Bay YMCA
04.2015 - 03.2018

Master of Arts - Sports Psychology

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies-Elem. Ed, Soc & Psych.

San Diego State University

Associate of Arts - Social & Behavioral Students

Southwestern Community College
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