Overview
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Kristina Silvestre

Salinas,CA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Salinas Senior Day Program Instructor

Gateway Center Of Monterey County Inc.
11.2023 - Current
  • Provides specific training and assists in personal care needs of clients
  • Ensures compliance of clients rights as well as making the environment safe
  • Handles clients concerns in a safe and timely manner
  • Compiles records (tracking/charting) of daily activities of individuals.

Direct Support Professional

Essential Behavioral Support Inc.
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behaviors and maintain peaceful encounters.

Medicated Assistant Treatment Counselor

Valley Health Associates
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients to appropriate resources.

Counselor III

Encompass Community Services
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Oversaw hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Provided clinical services including, case management, group counseling and assisted to clients in crisis situations.
  • Facilitated curriculum, psychoeducational and group counseling

Counselor I

Encompass Community Services
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw program curriculum and schedule
  • Evaluated client progress and provided feedback to clients as needed
  • Administered medication and provided support to healthcare team

Personal Assistant

Dr. Erica Weinstein
01.2016 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
  • Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets

Intern

Visiting Nurses Association
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Educated staff on company mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Collaborative Health & Human Services

California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
05.2020

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Psychology Emphasis

Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
12.2017

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
12.2017

Timeline

Salinas Senior Day Program Instructor

Gateway Center Of Monterey County Inc.
11.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Essential Behavioral Support Inc.
02.2023 - 11.2023

Medicated Assistant Treatment Counselor

Valley Health Associates
07.2022 - 02.2023

Counselor III

Encompass Community Services
07.2021 - 07.2022

Counselor I

Encompass Community Services
11.2020 - 07.2021

Intern

Visiting Nurses Association
01.2019 - 11.2020

Personal Assistant

Dr. Erica Weinstein
01.2016 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Collaborative Health & Human Services

California State University - Monterey Bay

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Psychology Emphasis

Hartnell College

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Hartnell College
Kristina Silvestre