Maria Andreina Montiel
MIAMI,FL
Summary
Dynamic social work professional with experience at Banyan Health Systems, skilled in crisis intervention and behavioral observation. Proven track record in facilitating group therapy and advocating for clients, enhancing emotional well-being and community outreach. Committed to fostering supportive environments and empowering individuals through effective communication and resource access.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Volunteer
ALAS FOUNDATION
MIAMI, FL
03.2015 - Current
- Assisted clients with accessing community resources and support services.
- Coordinated workshops that educated individuals on mental health awareness.
- Facilitated group discussions to promote emotional well-being among participants.
- Supported social workers in case management and documentation tasks.
- Engaged with families to provide guidance and resources for crisis situations.
- Organized outreach events to raise awareness about local social issues.
- Provided emotional support to those struggling with mental health issues or life transitions.
- Conducted home visits to assess the needs of clients and families.
- Built trusting relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Contacted non-profit organizations, offering professional assistance and social skills to advance causes.
- Engaged in advocacy and public speaking events to raise awareness on critical social issues.
Behavioral Health Technician
Banyan Health Systems
Miami, FL
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported clients in daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported any changes to the healthcare team.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote communication and engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for all clients at Banyan Health Systems.
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with clients, staff and public.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Maintained client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
- Encouraged positive interactions between other Behavioral Health Technicians and clients and patients.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Planned and implemented safe interventions consistent with treatment goals.
- Engaged in regular communication with medical personnel regarding any changes in patient status or condition.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions with multiple patients.
- Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups, and field trips.
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
Administrative Assistant
RM WIRELESS SERVICES,INC
Doral, FL
05.2014 - 08.2023
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
- Raised funds by organizing multiple events and diligently managed details to meet deadlines.
- Drove customer feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
Education
40 HOUR TRAINING - REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
AUTISM PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION
Miami, FL07-2025
40 HOUR TRAINING - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
Miami, FL07-2023
LENGUAGE COURSE - ENGLISH LENGUAGE
INLINGUA LENGUAGE SCHOOL
Doral, FL07-2009
Associate of Science - Logistics Management
IUTPEC INST UNIV DE TECNOLOGIA PEDRO EMILIO COLL
MARACAIBO, VENEZUELA08-2007
AIR TRAFFIC COURSE - FLIGHT ATTENDANCE AND AIR TRAFFIC
AZUL CENTRO DE INST AERONAUTICA DEL ZULIA
MARACAIBO, VENEZUELA05-2004
Skills
- Behavioral observation
- Crisis intervention
- Group therapy facilitation
- Mental health support
- Client advocacy
- Community outreach
- Team collaboration
- Family dynamics
- Fundraising strategies
- Multicultural competence
- Child welfare advocacy
- Volunteer recruitment
- Public speaking
- Activity planning
- Empathy and compassion
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Relationship building
- Data collection
- Active listening
- Victim support services
- Food distribution
- Fundraising expertise
- Basic first aid
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Victim assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Fundraising events
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy development
- Problem-solving
- Event planning
- Answering phones
- Community relations
- Partnership building
Certification
- RBT REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
- BHT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Behavioral Health position. ready to help team achieve company goals.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Banyan Health Systems
09.2023 - 11.2023
Social Work Volunteer
ALAS FOUNDATION
03.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant
RM WIRELESS SERVICES,INC
05.2014 - 08.2023
40 HOUR TRAINING - REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
AUTISM PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION
40 HOUR TRAINING - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
LENGUAGE COURSE - ENGLISH LENGUAGE
INLINGUA LENGUAGE SCHOOL
Associate of Science - Logistics Management
IUTPEC INST UNIV DE TECNOLOGIA PEDRO EMILIO COLL
AIR TRAFFIC COURSE - FLIGHT ATTENDANCE AND AIR TRAFFIC
AZUL CENTRO DE INST AERONAUTICA DEL ZULIA