Kendra Garcia
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Passionate disability advocate for the past 15 years. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Living Advocate
New Vistas
01.2019 - Current
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
- Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
- Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
- Distributed supportive services information to help individuals enhance ways of living and achieve self-sufficiency.
- Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.
Service Coordinator
Youth Shelters And Family Services
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Provide case management tasks for “at risk” and homeless youth within a residential setting.
- Enter data into HMIS and OSNIUM programs.
- Provide community resources, perform intake and discharges.
- Handle crises situations with youth.
- Screen referrals for potential or new clients.
Relief Worker
Youth Shelters And Family Services
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Perform room checks in the resident’s rooms/apartments.
- Perform minor tasks for the residents and the agency.
Youth Service Specialist
Youth Shelters And Family Services
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Performed intakes and discharges.
- Medication management.
- Facilitate workshops for the youth.
- Handle crisis situations with the youth.
- Cook for the youth.
- Provide direct care.
- Screen referrals for potential or new clients.
- Enter data into Osnium.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
08.2014
Skills
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude, confident, and committed
- Well organized, hardworking, meet or exceed deadlines, and willing to do what needs to be done
- Effective communicator, and experienced public speaker
- Ability to remain calm, composed, and focused
- Always thinking of ways to improve things, and adaptable
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Community Advocacy
- Support Services
- Document filing
- Document Review
- Events Planning
Timeline
Independent Living Advocate
New Vistas
01.2019 - Current
Service Coordinator
Youth Shelters And Family Services
06.2017 - 04.2018
Relief Worker
Youth Shelters And Family Services
12.2016 - 02.2017
Youth Service Specialist
Youth Shelters And Family Services
11.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Arts - Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
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