LESLIE GARCIA
Co-Lead & Business Owner
Mount Vernon,OH
Summary
Caring Youth Care Worker with many years of experience mentoring troubled adolescents. Adept at working with disabled, homeless, runaway and delinquent youth. Diligent in supervising youth activities, teaching life skills and promoting self-esteem and healing through individual and group counseling, Analyzes situations effectively and accurately and works independently.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Specialist
Foundations For Living
01.2025 - Current
- Ensure residents are safe and program successfully
- Collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure proper care of residents
- Adapt Curriculum and Activities to ensure success for residents
Business Owner
Distinct Colors Painting
01.2017 - Current
- Preparing quotes and negotiating contracts
- Interacting with clients and working with limited budgets
- Organizing work projects
- Budgeting and preparing tax information
Educational Aide
Delaware City Schools
08.2010 - 08.2022
- Help Primary Teacher in everyday activities and plans
- Instruct Students with Mental and Physical Disabilities in Academics and Life Skills that will prepare them to be successful and independent in the future.
- Adapt Curriculum and Social Activities to ensure success for students
Referral Specialist
Ohio Health Center
09.2004 - 03.2008
- Data Entry, Patient, Referrals, Insurance Verification and Billing
Education
Franklin University - Psychology
Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio05-2025
Skills
- CPI and HWC trained
- High-stress environments
- Situation de-escalation
- Adaptable
- Individualized planning
- Resilience building
- First aid and CPR
- Group and individual sessions
- Trauma-informed care
- Mental health support
- Self-care techniques
- Professional boundaries
Timeline
Youth Care Specialist
Foundations For Living
01.2025 - Current
Business Owner
Distinct Colors Painting
01.2017 - Current
Educational Aide
Delaware City Schools
08.2010 - 08.2022
Referral Specialist
Ohio Health Center
09.2004 - 03.2008
Franklin University - Psychology
Franklin University
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