Jonathan Cruz
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Accomplished childcare and youth development worker aiming to significantly develop children's academic, emotional, physical, and social welfare by identifying clients' diverse needs. Efficient in providing economic, educational, employment, health, housing, neurodevelopmental, and social resources to marginalized communities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Interventionist
Comprehensive Therapy
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated students by antecedent, behavior and consequence (ABC) analysis to redirect students with autism.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with individualized education plans (IEP).
- Improved behaviors through applied behavior analysis (ABA), modeling, and role-playing strategies.
- Supported, tutored, and encouraged linguistically diverse children and students with special needs.
- Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school settings to support student needs.
MOSAIC Mentor Internship
California State University, Northridge
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing fundamental social services, including educational, economic, housing, and medical care.
- Counseled mentees regarding educational subject matters such as career and college counseling, truancy, and study habits.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education, and life-skills training to diverse at-risk student populations.
- Intervened in crisis situations to secure resources and support for mentees.
Youth Program Leader
Think Together, Inc
03.2023 - Current
- Designed detailed learning plans for academically struggling students according to assignments, homework, and test records.
- Modified curriculum and lesson plans to accommodate diverse learners by employing peer-assisted learning strategies and group work.
- Assessed danger threats, child vulnerabilities, and caregiver protective capacities to determine safety of children in home setting
- Conducted community workshops to educate and promote various programs, resources, and services.
- Communicated frequently with administrators, parents, students, and faculty to formulate instructional strategies.
Program Supervisor
Beyond The Bell, Youth Development Program
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional economic, educational, and health resources and services to families.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured physical and recreational activities.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with supervisors to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and humanitarian agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Justice Studies
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA12.2023
Skills
- Academic and Social Development
- Abuse Identification
- Community Service Programs
- Child Supervision
- Youth Advocacy
- Early Childhood Education
- Group & Individual Sessions
- Client Needs Assessment
Affiliations
"Mentoring to Overcome Struggles And Inspire Courage" (MOSAIC)
2023 - present
- Mentored youth at-risk of academic failure, joining gangs, abusing drugs, etc.
- Assisted at-risk youth with building the self-efficacy that is crucial to academic and life success.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Interventionist
Comprehensive Therapy
01.2024 - Current
MOSAIC Mentor Internship
California State University, Northridge
08.2023 - 12.2023
Youth Program Leader
Think Together, Inc
03.2023 - Current
Program Supervisor
Beyond The Bell, Youth Development Program
10.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Justice Studies
California State University - Northridge