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Education
Skills
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Certification
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Kelvin D. Pérez González

San Benito,USA

Summary

Dynamic Youth Care Worker with a proven track record at Southwest Key Program Casa Antigua, adept at crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, fostering trust with unaccompanied minors while implementing effective support strategies. Committed to continuous improvement and dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Care Worker

Southwest Key Program Casa Antigua
San Benito, USA
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Supervise and provide care for unaccompanied minors under ORR custody.
  • Built trust and rapport with children who experienced traumatic events by remaining calm and compassionate in a variety of situations.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support to minors showing distress symptoms, and document and refer them to clinical services.
  • Implement daily routines that include support during educational classes, leading vocational classes, and acting as a coach for PE.
  • The Youth Care Worker was responsible for overseeing the minors while in their daily routines and reporting when concerning behavior was noticed, e.g. minor missing meals or uncontrollable crying.

School Security Guard

Genesis Security
Hatillo, Puerto Rico
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Responsible for the safety of students and school grounds.
  • Responsible for providing or denying access to the school facilities.
  • Conducts regular security walkthroughs of the premises.
  • Mediate and provide emotional support to the students when they are having a bad day, behavioral issues.

Cook

El Meson Sandwiches
Hatillo, PR
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Prepare a variety of sandwiches according to the store's menu and customers' specifications.
  • Follow established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage, and service.
  • Set up workstations prior to any shift to minimize prep time.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.

Team Member

Church’s Chicken
San Benito, USA
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Cook, food preparation, and workstation upkeep.
  • Collaborated with the team for efficient service.
  • Store general maintenance.

Dishwasher

Restaurante El Mamposteao
Hatillo , PR
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Wash dishes, utensils, and pots according to the establishment's sanitation rules.
  • Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
  • Re-stocked clean washcloths, paper towels, sponges and other cleaning supplies.
  • Disposed of broken or damaged dishes according to established protocols.
  • Adhered to sanitary regulations to prevent contamination with food products.
  • Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans, and surfaces to remove excess food waste.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education K-5

Inter American University
Arecibo, PR
12-2026

Business Administration Program - I.T (FBLA)

Dra. María Cadilla De Martínez
Arecibo, PR
05-2017

Skills

  • Problem solver
  • General computer usage and maintenance
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Attentive listener
  • Team player
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Reliability
  • Self-care techniques
  • Dedicated support
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Parental and guardian assistance
  • Youth interviewing
  • Child advocacy
  • Resource coordination
  • Time management abilities
  • Boundaries establishment
  • Continuous improvement
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Self motivation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Multitasking

References

Available upon request.

Leadership And Associations

  • Future Business Leaders of America, FBLA, 2014 – 2017, Local President (2016 – 2017), Vice President (2015 – 2016), Parliamentarian (2014 – 2015)
  • Distributive Education Clubs of America, DECA, 2016 – 2017
  • Student Life Club, 2015 – 2017

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Certification

  • CPR
  • CPI
  • IT Vocational certification.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Youth Care Worker

Southwest Key Program Casa Antigua
08.2022 - 03.2025

School Security Guard

Genesis Security
09.2021 - 07.2022

Cook

El Meson Sandwiches
03.2021 - 09.2021

Team Member

Church’s Chicken
05.2020 - 01.2021

Dishwasher

Restaurante El Mamposteao
01.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education K-5

Inter American University

Business Administration Program - I.T (FBLA)

Dra. María Cadilla De Martínez

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