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, CA05.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Psychology Emphasis
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA12.2017
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA12.2017
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