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MARIA PINEDA

South Holland

Summary

Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Aide

National Youth Advocate Program
03.2024 - Current

As a HSPRS Case Aide I perform duties including, but not limited to: • Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies. • Must ensure that youth are properly enrolled in the programs internal intake system. • Ensure DHS and ORR documents are present and uploaded to Salesforce. • Assist children and sponsors in enrolling in needed services. • Assist Case Workers and Managers with documentation. • Create client intake case files with necessary documents. • Assist with filing, closing and with overall daily maintenance of records found in the physical or electronic case files. • Assist with compiling electronic and physical files for ORR or State Licensing representatives, upon request. • Assist case management with creating resource packets. • Organized, works with a sense of urgency and is a deadline-driven self-started capable of juggling multiple priorities at once and executing each to completion despite obstacles. • Proficiency to easily listen to verbal communication and transcribe and translate that information into clear written errorfree communication. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a large, remote, and diverse team. • Aptitude to work cross functionally and deliver the highest quality of work under extreme pressure and in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality. • Proven experience and high level of comfortability operating technology and learning new software applications. • Proficiency in operation and maneuvering computers, laptop smart phones and knowledge use of social media, web chat • Proficiency in operation and maneuvering computers, laptop smart phones and knowledge use of social media, web chat. • Performs other duties as requested.

Social Work

JDI Counseling
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • As a contractor with the Department of Child Services, I was responsible for managing assigned cases and maintaining detailed case and visitation notes. My duties included supervising visits between noncustodial parents and their children, transporting clients to and from placements and visitation sites, supporting the truancy termination program, and completing billing documentation.

Administrative Assistant

Regional Health Systems
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Delivered excellent customer service with a professional, respectful, and welcoming attitude. Managed patient check-in and check-out, coordinated appointment scheduling, verified insurance, collected copayments, and directed patients to the appropriate destination. Handled phone calls, emails, referrals, and follow-ups while maintaining accurate patient records. Provided administrative and clerical support including faxing, filing, and scanning documentation. Supported physicians by developing organized schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a busy multi-physician mental health facility.

Administrative Assistant

R&E Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in maintaining an organized and efficient schedule, managed phone lines, and responded to emails promptly. Coordinated meetings, fulfilled requests, faxed and filed documents, ordered and stocked supplies, and ensured a professional and well-organized workspace.

Education

Some College -

Ivy Tech Community College
01.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Penn Foster High School
01.2016

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Strong Verbal & Written Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • File Management
  • Efficiency
  • Detail Oriented
  • Records management
  • Youth development
  • Workflow management
  • Document management
  • Home visits
  • Case coordination
  • Resource coordination
  • Report preparation

LANGUAGES

English
Spanish

Timeline

Case Aide

National Youth Advocate Program
03.2024 - Current

Social Work

JDI Counseling
08.2022 - 03.2024

Administrative Assistant

Regional Health Systems
01.2021 - 01.2023

Administrative Assistant

R&E Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2020

High School Diploma - undefined

Penn Foster High School

Some College -

Ivy Tech Community College