Kimberly Aguirre
Newark
Summary
Compassionate and culturally competent Social Worker with extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ youth, including facilitation of evidence-based prevention programs, HIV/STI education, and mental health support. Skilled in program coordination, youth engagement, and case management, with a proven ability to develop affirming spaces, lead workshops, and connect youth to health services. Fluent in Spanish and experienced in community outreach, grant reporting, and evidence-based curriculum delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Educator
Hudson Pride Center & NJ4S
11.2023 - Current
- Designed and facilitated workshops for youth, families, educators, and community members, including LGBTQ+ Sensitivity, Help My Teen is Dating!, Hygiene = Confidence, Cyber Bullying, Grief & Mindfulness, and LGBTQ+ Interpersonal Violence 101.
- Delivered evidence-based programs including Strengthening Families Program 10-14, 24/7 Dad®, LifeSkills (Middle/High School), and Keepin’ it REAL according to training requirements.
- Partnered with schools, parent groups, and community organizations to promote NJ4S programs, workshops, and mission.
- Collected and evaluated participant feedback and attendance data to measure program impact and fulfill grant reporting requirements.
- Assisted the Director of Youth Services and Youth Program Coordinators with program planning, promotion, and implementation for multiple youth programs, including YouthConnect, Boundless Pride, Family Ties, and LGBTQ+ Youth Prom.
- Supported Youth staff with youth case management, including crisis intervention, referrals to mental health services, and connections to HIV testing, prevention, and care resources.
- Designed, coordinated, and facilitated a LGBTQ+ Mental Health Summit for families, professionals, and community members, educating participants on unique barriers and strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
Youth Services BSW Intern
Hudson Pride Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for youth clients.
- Interviewed youth clients to assess needs and determine most suitable programs, services, and referrals.
- Evaluated youth clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create effective course of action.
- Offered community resource guidance to youth clients to meet needs for assistance.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to youth clients in need.
- Documented youth clients' progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Assisted with youth program development and implementation to engage and empower underserved youth and young adults.
Behavioral Job Coach
Deron School
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Counseled students one-on-one regarding current work placements, personal goals, and independence skills.
- Aided classroom teachers to support instruction, in-class activities, and promote student wellness.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered crisis intervention at school to support student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
Newark05-2024
Associate of Arts - Spanish Language Option
Essex County College
Newark, NJ06-2019
Skills
- LGBTQ youth program coordination
- Facilitation of evidence-driven prevention initiatives
- HIV/STI prevention education
- Crisis intervention and case management
- Facilitation of workshops for diverse audiences
- Grant writing, data collection, and program evaluation
- Bilingual communication in Spanish
- Engagement with educational and community stakeholders
Certification
- NYS Department of Health AIDs Institute: Let’s Talk About Sex: Caregiver Concerns and Intentions for Having “The Talk” with Youth
- Adult Mental Health First Aid
- NJPN CPS Certificates: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 202, 203, 205, 301, 302
- NJPN: Best Practices in Addressing Adolescent Substance Misuse
- Botvin LifeSkills Training: Middle School & High School
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Educator
Hudson Pride Center & NJ4S
11.2023 - Current
Youth Services BSW Intern
Hudson Pride Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
Behavioral Job Coach
Deron School
10.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
Associate of Arts - Spanish Language Option
Essex County College
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