MARGARITA ISLAS
Coachella,CA
Summary
Motivated individual with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Coach/Life Coach
Equus Workforce Solution
10.2022 - Current
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and onboarding process.
- Developed and facilitated job search workshops for clients to enhance job search skills.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST/TECHNICIAN
COACHELLA VALLEY LIGHTHOUSE, LA QUINTA
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
Education
BA - PROGRESS
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
2020
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Analytics
- Data Collection
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Interviewing Techniques
- Case Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Community Resources
- Counsel Individuals
- Individual and Family Support
- Professional Referral Networks
Certification
RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH, ENSURING THEIR CONCERNS
ARE ADDRESSED PROMPTLY WITH A PLAN OF ACTION. THIS
ROLE REQUIRES THAT YOU CRITIQUE RESUMES AND
MAINTAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF A VAST ARRAY OF
OCCUPATIONS/CAREERS FOR EFFECTIVE PLACEMENT OF
CUSTOMERS AS WELL AS FACILITATE VARIOUS WORKSHOPS.
DUTIES ALSO INCLUDE EFFECTIVE USE OF THE STANDARD
CASE MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING VAST DEADLINES, AND
INPUTTING CODES AND CASE NOTES ONTO CAL JOBS. AS A
CAREER COACH ONE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROMOTING THE
PROGRAM BY ATTENDING COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND
CAREER EVENTS IN VARIOUS LOCATION. Life Coach- November 2022
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training- February 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST/TECHNICIAN
COACHELLA VALLEY LIGHTHOUSE, LA QUINTA
03.2023 - 09.2023
Career Coach/Life Coach
Equus Workforce Solution
10.2022 - Current
BA - PROGRESS
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
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