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Jessenia Pérez

Kelso,WA

Summary

Highly organized and dependable candidate seeking full-time employment, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Highly effective with communication, upholding and improving company policy and procedures, and providing effective team leadership with accountability and consistency. With a diverse 9 years of work history, I excel at working as part of a team, working with diverse populations and taking the lead on program development and implementation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Workforce Coordinator

ESD 112
09.2023 - Current
  • Manage the coordination and implementation of the DVR pre-employment transition services and workforce development for youth in juvenile institutions and community facilities
  • Assist in implementing and teaching classes and training programs for youth to attend and provide certificates to youth who graduate from the training program
  • Optimized schedules, forecasts, and other tools to present to management while providing weekly ongoing training and support to Youth Specialists.
  • Oversee the process for hiring and the payroll for all youth workers.
  • Optimized schedules, forecasts, and other tools to present to management.
  • Manage enrollment, data tracking, and training plans for students participating in paid work-based learning internships.
  • Established strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their workforce requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Streamlined workforce scheduling by implementing efficient planning strategies and software tools.

Youth Services Specialist

ESD 112
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provide Work-Readiness services to participants in the Youth Workforce Program across the ESD 112 region
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with program partners, staff, and admin to ensure student access and program success
  • Conduct intervention strategies and case management in collaboration with school districts to increase attendance in our region's schools.
  • Improved youth engagement by developing and implementing innovative programs tailored to their interests and needs.
  • Implemented effective behavior management strategies to maintain a safe, positive environment for all program participants.
  • Collaborated with community partners to create meaningful opportunities for youth involvement, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.

Truancy Intervention Specialist

Kelso School Dist.
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provide positive intervention strategies to all Kelso Schools to minimize truancy petitions in the district and increase student attendance and family engagement
  • Served as court liaison for the district
  • Coordinated Home visits, CPS visits, counseling, and other referrals as needed.
  • Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Streamlined the intervention process by developing and implementing efficient systems for tracking student data, progress monitoring, and documentation.
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.

Community Outreach Advocate

Emergency Support Shelter
08.2018 - 10.2021
  • Provide legal, medical, and general advocacy and support for survivors of sexual and domestic violence and their families
  • Support survivors and their families during forensic interviews, the prosecution process, and SANE exams
  • PREA compliance coordinator for Cowlitz Youth Services Center and Cowlitz Work Release
  • Foster collaboration between families and community agencies for equitable access to services.
  • Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients.
  • Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.

Instructional Assistant

ESD 112 & Cowlitz County Youth Services Center
09.2015 - 07.2018
  • Provide classroom support to lead teachers consistent with each student's needs, in lesson planning, one-on-one, and large group instruction
  • Classroom management consisted of increasing student engagement, daily assessments of students' workloads, and behavior management in both classroom and detention pod settings.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and growth, utilizing data-driven decision-making processes to inform future instructional practices.

Education

AA-DTA -

Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA

High School Diploma -

Kelso High School
Kelso, WA
06.2014

Skills

  • Data Collection & Documentation
  • Program Implementation & Optimization
  • Experience hiring, onboarding, and training new staff
  • Teaching experience in both classroom and group settings
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Leadership Development
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Technology & Microsoft Office Skills
  • Partnership Building
  • Client Retention
  • Goal-Oriented

Affiliations

  • Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid- Volunteer Interpreter
  • Ethnic Support Council of Cowlitz County- Board Member ( 1 year)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Youth Workforce Coordinator

ESD 112
09.2023 - Current

Youth Services Specialist

ESD 112
06.2022 - 08.2023

Truancy Intervention Specialist

Kelso School Dist.
10.2021 - 06.2022

Community Outreach Advocate

Emergency Support Shelter
08.2018 - 10.2021

Instructional Assistant

ESD 112 & Cowlitz County Youth Services Center
09.2015 - 07.2018

AA-DTA -

Lower Columbia College

High School Diploma -

Kelso High School

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