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Jomira Ibarra

BAKERSFIELD,CA

Summary

Results-driven Program Coordinator with 8 years of experience in behavioral health and youth development. Expertise in supervising staff, coordinating operations, ensuring compliance, and creating safe environments for youth with mental health challenges. Skilled in staff training, crisis intervention, and cross-functional collaboration. Focused on enhancing program quality and delivering exceptional care to clients and families.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Program Coordinator

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Bakersfield, California
02.2026 - Current
  • Hired, interviewed, onboarded, trained, and supervised youth counselors and assigned staff to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Coordinate daily operations of the psychiatric health facility with nursing, clinical, and support departments.
  • Ensure quality client care and a therapeutic treatment environment.
  • Promote a safe, structured, trauma-informed environment for clients and staff.
  • Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to staff.
  • Monitor staff performance and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Ensure staff complete required orientation and continuing education/training.
  • Review Youth Counselor documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with the Administrator, Clinical Director, Director of Nursing, and Training Department.
  • Resolve staffing issues and manage scheduling.
  • Foster teamwork and communication across all departments.

Lead Youth Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Bakersfield, CA
07.2025 - 07.2026

Youth Supervision & Support

  • Provide direct supervision, guidance, and emotional support to youth
  • Model positive behavior and reinforce program rules and expectations
  • Respond to youth needs, conflicts, and behavioral challenges using trauma-informed and restorative practices
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with youth

Staff Leadership & Supervision

  • Supervise, mentor, and support youth counselors and program staff
  • Assign daily duties and ensure proper staff coverage
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and performance guidance
  • Assist with staff training and onboarding
  • Enforce policies, procedures, and emergency protocols

Lead Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley
Canoga Park, California
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Set goals and developed plans to achieve targets for youth development.
  • Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
  • Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
  • Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.

Recreational Leader I

Newhall Community Center
Santa Clarita, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Coordinated and assessed community recreation and athletic programs with recreation leader III, enhancing community engagement.
  • Researched, planned, and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 12-17.
  • Supervised kids and teens in arts and crafts, games, sports, and outings, ensuring safe and enjoyable experiences during field trips.
  • Organized and planned activities for youth and teens with leadership staff.
  • Maintain staff/youth and staff/teen safety. Greet patrons and participants and answer inquiries regarding programs.
  • Managed and resolved concerns of youth and teens in real-time.
  • Managed program documentation, including forms, logs, reports, and inventory, to support efficient operations.
  • Provided first aid and addressed emergencies; documented incidents and accidents; implemented City health and safety policies.

Juvenile Correctional Officer

Kern County Probation Department
BAKERSFIELD, CA
08.2017 - 06.2023
  • Supervise health and personal hygiene needs of youth.
  • Maintained security of assigned areas.
  • Physically intervene in altercations among youth and respond to problematic situations within units.
  • Counseled youth on personal and family issues.
  • Facilitated decision-making and problem-solving skill development in juvenile offenders to promote positive behavior change.
  • Investigated and addressed inmate misconduct incidents to maintain a safe and secure environment.
  • Supervised 20-30 inmates during mealtime and recreational time
  • Developed decision-making and problem-solving skills in juvenile offenders.
  • Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
  • Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.

Security Officer

Trans West Security
Bakersfield, CA
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere while making safety a top priority.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Documented property damage, theft, unauthorized persons, and unusual incidents in detailed reports for record-keeping and follow-up.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.

Shift Leader

Panda Express
Bakersfield, CA
08.2013 - 01.2017
  • Enforced company policies and regulations to ensure compliance and uphold standards.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Resolved customer complaints and offered solutions that enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
  • Managed shift operations, allocated resources, and monitored team performance to support profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

National University
San Diego, CA
05.2026 - 07.2026

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA
01.2015 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Golden Valley High School
Bakersfield, CA
06.2009 - 06.2013

Skills

  • Youth program management
  • Staff supervision and leadership
  • Team development and coaching
  • Employee onboarding and training
  • Policy implementation
  • Inpatient behavioral leadership
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Staff scheduling
  • Kronos/timekeeping management
  • Report writing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Customer service expertise

Certification

  • Adult Corrections Officer Core Course- California Board of Corrections- June 2016
  • All Security Enforcement Training A.S.E.T - The Department of Consumer Affairs Skills Training Course for Private Security- September 2016
  • DE-Escalation and Assault Management Training- Bakersfield Heart Hospital/ California Board of Registered Nurses Provider- March 2017

References

Professional Reference:

Maribel Sanchez

Probation Officer

Mmaribelsanchez@aol.com

Professional Reference:

Nancy Perez

Probation Officer

5598276999

Professional Reference:

Julia Rodriguez

6618770307

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Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

National University
05.2026 - 07.2026

Interim Program Coordinator

Stars Behavioral Health Group
02.2026 - Current

Lead Youth Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group
07.2025 - 07.2026

Lead Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley
08.2024 - 04.2025

Recreational Leader I

Newhall Community Center
06.2024 - 08.2024

Juvenile Correctional Officer

Kern County Probation Department
08.2017 - 06.2023

Security Officer

Trans West Security
01.2017 - 08.2017

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

San Joaquin Valley College
01.2015 - 06.2017

Shift Leader

Panda Express
08.2013 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Golden Valley High School
06.2009 - 06.2013
Jomira Ibarra