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Jessica Castruita

Summary

Experienced Program Manager adept at leading impactful youth development programs with a focus on trauma-informed care and innovative engagement strategies. Skilled in budget management, staff supervision, and data-driven decision-making to optimize program efficiency and participant outcomes. Dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for at-risk youth and empowering teams to achieve measurable success in academic and personal growth initiatives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

Alternatives For Girls
Detroit
07.2019 - Current
  • Ensure accurate and responsible spending in line with budgetary guidelines
  • Supervise staff to help the program run sufficiently and appropriately
  • Adhere to deadlines when submitting grant-compliant reports
  • Monitor the relationships participants have with an adult mentor, encourage savings for college, and improve academic enrichment

Group Facilitator

Alternatives For Girls
Detroit
04.2017 - 07.2019
  • Develop, coordinate and implement developmentally appropriate activities and workshops for youth aged 14 - 19 utilizing curricula criteria that is medically accurate
  • Engage youth in activities relating to science, technology/engineering, art and mathematics utilizing techniques to include differing developmental abilities
  • Collect, organize and disseminate data as it relates to the youth and families participating in programming
  • Advocate for girls on school, community, interpersonal, and family issues; helping with transportation to and from events as appropriate
  • Supervise and train youth to assist in the facilitation of participant services

Treatment SpecialistMay

Crossroads For Youth
Oxford
06.2016 - 04.2017
  • Supervise daily activities of residents working with case managers in documenting any and all activities
  • Maintain physical and emotional well-being of residents utilizing Choice Theory and Reality Therapy
  • Encourage and teach appropriate coping skills to create an idea of inner discipline helping youth get and stay out of the system
  • Strengthen youth aged 7 - 17 through trauma informed care as a foundation for recovery from abuse and neglect
  • Create a safe space for youth to face and overcome previous life situations incorporating cognitive, emotional, physical, and social activities

Recreation Therapist

Caro Center State Psychiatric Center
Caro
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Develop and administer recreational programs suited to the physical and mental capabilities of residents
  • Design individualized treatment adapting organized recreational activities to varying needs and abilities
  • Coordinate recreational program goals and confer with physicians, social workers, and psychologists regarding individual treatment needs
  • Maintain weekly/monthly progress notes and assessments for individual paper and computerized records

Education

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Eastern Michigan University

Skills

  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Training
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Chauffeur License Holder
  • Electronic Data Organization
  • Program Development
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Trauma-Informed Practices
  • Budget Management
  • Report Writing

Certification

  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
  • Certified Prevention Specialist

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Program Manager

Alternatives For Girls
07.2019 - Current

Group Facilitator

Alternatives For Girls
04.2017 - 07.2019

Treatment SpecialistMay

Crossroads For Youth
06.2016 - 04.2017

Recreation Therapist

Caro Center State Psychiatric Center
04.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Eastern Michigan University

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