Personable, motivated, and reliable. Find comfort in managing high-volume workloads while remaining precise, well organized, and having exemplary time-management skills. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with senior level staff, customers, and team members to further company goals. In-depth understanding of file management, confidentiality and schedule coordination. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Dental Associates of CT
02.2020 - Current
Organized and coordinated conferences and weekly meetings, along with meeting agenda and materials.
Updated and maintained confidential databases and records with discretion and tact.
Handled logistics, catering, agendas and high volume travel arrangements for or board of directors, president and doctors from other offices.
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Developed and updated calenders, spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and data for president.
Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Managed accounts payable documents. Processed and verified invoices to secure accuracy of billing information.
Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
Primary contact for all onboarding activities.
Process and interact with Human Resources for all employee change notices.
Child and Family Counselor
The Center For Empowerment And Education
11.2022 - Current
Monitored youth behavior and offered trauma informed counseling and support for positive change.
Provided individual domestic violence and sexual assault counseling and advocacy.
Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
Assisted youth and parents in developing security and safety plans for all ages in regards to each clients particular situations.
Counseled parents one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history. Offered case management and helped apply to qualifying programs.
Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
Provide 24-hour hotline coverage some days as well as providing emergency shelter if appropriate.
Advocacy including but not limited to: Legal system advocacy, Medical advocacy, Substance abuse advocacy, Behavioral health advocacy, Housing advocacy, Law enforcement accompaniment, Hospital accompaniment and all other social service advocacy.
Verify client referral's for our shelter, rapid re-housing or all other housing needs.
Transportation to meet emergency needs.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Behavior Technican
CT Behavioral Health
07.2021 - 03.2023
Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families and achieve target results.
Assisted and counseled 4 patients daily.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Family, Child and Community studies and Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
Skills
Master Calender Management
Event Coordination
Excellent computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suites
HIPAA Compliance
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Calm and professional under pressure
Meticulous attention to detail
Phone and Email Etiquette
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified.
DCF Mandated Reporter.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Child and Family Counselor
The Center For Empowerment And Education
11.2022 - Current
Behavior Technican
CT Behavioral Health
07.2021 - 03.2023
Administrative Assistant
Dental Associates of CT
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Family, Child and Community studies and Psychology