Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Generic

Loryn Chavez

Belen ,NM

Summary

Highly communicative individual with the ability to identify issues and make the best decisions regarding course of treatment well promoting experience working with culturally diverse families. Talented Administrator highly effective at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with a talent for thinking outside the box for creative solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Federal Program Specialist II

Belen Consolidated Schools
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
  • Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.
  • Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
  • Received incoming phone calls and contact form submissions and provided timely responses to inquiries.

Placement Caseworker

New Mexico Child Youth And Families Department
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
  • Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
  • Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for support.
  • Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring and crisis intervention.
  • Documented progress in treatment plans, educational and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
  • Managed caseload of family screening and investigation, child removal, permanency planning, and family resource support.
  • Screened, interviewed and selected foster parents.
  • Facilitated foster and kinship adoptions.
  • Reunited families and facilitated foster and kinship adoptions.

Personal Care Attendant

Professional Home Health Care
11.2014 - 12.2020
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness

Office Manager

New Mexico PTA
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping
  • Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities

Administrative Assistant (Work Study)

University Of New Mexico
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
  • Provided administrative services, including phone and email correspondence, making copies and handling incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
  • Sorted, opened and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements

Case Manager II

Youth Development Inc.
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.

Placement Coordinator

Open Skies Healthcare
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Developed tailored interview coaching sessions for candidates based on individual needs, enhancing their ability to secure job offers successfully.
  • Improved data accuracy within applicant tracking systems through regular audits, reducing errors and increasing overall system reliability.
  • Facilitated onboarding processes for new hires, leading to seamless transitions into their respective roles within the organization.
  • Provided ongoing support and resources for candidates during their job search journey, resulting in higher retention rates postplacement.
  • Evaluated incoming clients'' workforce needs carefully before recommending suitable candidates who matched both skillset requirements and cultural fit expectations precisely.

Indigenous Advocate Liaison

Valencia Shelter Services
04.2025 - Current

Provides general client advocacy for all clients. This includes crisis intervention, peer counseling, personal and legal advocacy and follow-up.

Responsible for providing necessary agency referrals.

Foster an environment that is sensitive to the Indigenous Community and their needs.

Consult with the multidisciplinary team about cases as necessary.

Demonstrates personal qualities such as good judgment, responsibility, and an ability to relate effectively with clients and family members.

Participate in client staffing.

Responsible for helping at the shelter when necessary.

Responsible for completing the required paperwork and maintaining client files.

Responsible for preparing necessary paperwork for funding sources.

Turn in monthly paperwork by the 3rd of the month for the preceding month.

Coordinate with other VSS program components in referrals and case management.

Abide by confidentiality.

Be cross trained in other areas of the agency’s support services.

Be available to assist in the agency’s other support services when necessary.

Conduct trainings in the community.

Represent the Agency at community events providing materials and education.

Education

Associate of Science - General Science

University of New Mexico
Los Lunas,NM

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
2019

GED - Psychology

University of New Mexico
Los Lunas,NM
2012

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Clinical documentation
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Excellent planner and coordinator
  • Report development

Additional Information

Currently the Foundation president for Albuquerque Bilingual Academy charter school.

Timeline

Indigenous Advocate Liaison

Valencia Shelter Services
04.2025 - Current

Placement Coordinator

Open Skies Healthcare
08.2024 - 12.2024

Case Manager II

Youth Development Inc.
01.2024 - 07.2024

Federal Program Specialist II

Belen Consolidated Schools
10.2022 - 05.2023

Placement Caseworker

New Mexico Child Youth And Families Department
09.2020 - 10.2022

Office Manager

New Mexico PTA
03.2018 - 10.2018

Personal Care Attendant

Professional Home Health Care
11.2014 - 12.2020

Administrative Assistant (Work Study)

University Of New Mexico
01.2013 - 12.2014

Associate of Science - General Science

University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico

GED - Psychology

University of New Mexico
Loryn Chavez