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Karyn Vratimos

Karyn Vratimos

San Francisco

Summary

A Peer Counseling Internship with an extensive 5 years of lived experience in addiction management and sobriety, mental health care, domestic violence and peer work for special needs families. Highly skilled in mentorship, advocacy, and care planning, demonstrating a consistent track record of providing emotional support and companionship to special needs children while managing multiple therapies and educational programs. Proven success in developing and implementing strategies to improve program outcomes, as well as collaborating with healthcare professionals and community organizations to meet unique needs. Adept at providing support and guidance to parents of special needs children, offering resources and strategies to navigate the challenges of caregiving. In addition to, peer support for women facing unplanned pregnancies, human sex trafficking survivors, and domestic violence survivors.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Self Employed
02.2012 - Current
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to special needs child
  • Parent Mentor for Support for Families with disabilities
  • Certified with yearly parenting classes and continuing parent education
  • Oversaw multiple therapies and early childhood education programs to further the development of special needs child since birth
  • Caregiver to chronic illness and assisted through several hospitalizations and rehabilitation for acute illnesses
  • Create and implement individualized care plans for special needs child
  • Provide personalized care and assistance to meet the unique needs of special needs children
  • Manage and coordinate medical appointments and follow-up care for special needs child
  • Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and grooming for special needs child
  • Provide support and guidance to parents of special needs children, offering resources and strategies to help them navigate the challenges of caring for their child
  • Advocate for the rights and needs of special needs children
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment for the special needs child, ensuring their well-being and reducing the risk of accidents or injuries

Program Manager

Virgie Giles Foundation
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Assisted in creation and curation of healing zen garden at Mark Zuckerberg General Hospital Breast Cancer Center.
  • Researched and organized initiative for prospective rehabilitation living facility for women incarcerated for domestic violence crimes.
  • Development of program for creation of innovative pediatric feeding tube supplies.
  • Manage and allocate budget for program initiatives and ensure efficient use of resources.
  • Develop and implement a mentorship program for program participants to provide support and guidance in achieving their goals.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve program outcomes and measure their impact on the organization's mission and objectives.
  • Collaborate with local universities and colleges to develop internship programs for program participants, providing them with hands-on experience and increasing their employability.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community organizations to identify and address the unique needs of program participants.

Education

Mass Communication

Arizona State University
Tempe
05.2007

Skills

  • Peer Certification
  • Mentorship
  • Program Management
  • Advocacy
  • Care Planning

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Novice

Hobbies and Interests

I love spending time hiking and exploring our beautiful city with my children. We use every moment as a teaching movement to connect with each other and building our relationship with God.

Certification

Peer Counseling Certification Spring 2025

Timeline

Program Manager

Virgie Giles Foundation
11.2018 - 04.2020

Caregiver

Self Employed
02.2012 - Current

Mass Communication

Arizona State University

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