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MARIA ISABEL CHAVEZ
Aurora,IL
Work History
Corbella Clinic
Outreach Coordinator/Scheduler
08.2016 - Current
Job overview
- This position consists of extensive research and outreach to service agencies in the community and for proving local social service referrals to patients.
- Ensured advocacy of life affirming vision and services to the community, especially to agencies serving at risk youth and women.
- Practiced special communication skills for the collaboration with volunteers, staff, schools and churches.
- Coordinated with community members for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved women in Kane county and other counties.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Managed complex calendars for multiple medical practitioners, verifying accuracy of all appointments.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Coordinated with other departments to facilitate seamless operation and excellent patient care.
- Performed various administrative tasks.
- Greeted visitors and initiated processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information to comply with HIPAA regulations and protect patient privacy.
- Confirmed appointments one day prior to minimize missed appointments and maximize clinic utilization.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed multiple schedules and prioritized tasks to meet demands of fast-paced work environment.
- Followed up with patients to reschedule missed appointments.
- Maintained accurate patient records for proper tracking of patient history and treatment.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
Corbella Clinic, Bridges Translation Services
Spanish Medical Interpreter
10.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
- Equipped healthcare providers with cultural information to promote appropriate provision of health services.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct meetings and consultations, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to Spanish.
- Assisted foreign Spanish-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
- Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
St. Peter Catholic Church
Youth Minister
07.2014 - 04.2016
Job overview
- This position consists of orienting pre-teens to explore their call to faith and service in the community.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 12 to 15.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and retreats.
- It required coordinating with other faith formation ministry leaders in the church as well as with school staff and the pastor
- The kids would experience through study and local community mission trips, a memorable encounter with their Christian Catholic faith
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship.
- Arranged community service projects for youth members of church.
St. Therese Catholic Church
Youth Minister Assistant
10.2010 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Currently planning for a monthly encounter with the local youth for their spiritual formation and assisting them in getting involved with the local community and with the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
- I assisted in event planning, community outreach and assigned parish responsibilities
- Implemented a structure of prayer in every meeting, with faith oriented themes every week of the month so the youth would gain knowledge of a consistent and organized format for meeting and for developing community support interaction and fellowship.
YWCA, Church
Youth Retreat Leader
06.2008 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Established positive relationships with youth leaders and youth through fun and engaging conversation.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Entertained youth guests with various props and signs for faith formation, maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
- Collaborated with other guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experiences.
- Provided reflection and prayer activities on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
Dramatization Ministry Leader
01.2011 - Current
Job overview
- With the direction of Fr David Engbarth, the English dramatization ministry was presented on the 1st Sunday of the month.
- Organized additional seasonal re-enactments by writing, acting and directing a script for the Sunday Gospel, the saints and the local town Via Crucis during Lent.
- As ministry leader I am responsible for the creative process as well as the engaging of actors and community involved to help bring the message of the lives of the saints and the Gospel.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer during home visits to parish families in need.
Our Lady Of Counsel Church
Youth Mass Coordinator
06.2013 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Assisted associate pastor Fr. Ruben and DRE with a monthly youth mass
- This involves planning and training young volunteers to be active participants at Mass while serving at the altar or at attending the Mass celebration.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Parish secretary
06.2010 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Administrative duties, schedule pastor appointments, assign volunteer work, sacramental scheduling and responsible for parish/school building security.
- Handled church correspondence, member database and building scheduling.
- Directed administrative and secretarial support for pastors, program directors and volunteers at church.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Greeted visitors, callers and members of congregation courteously and promptly
- Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to families and community organizations requiring interpretation and translation services in a parochial environment. Committed to providing faith awareness and missionary approach service and results.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Education
COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF CHICAGOChicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts from Media Management and Small Business Entrepreneurship
05.2002
WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGESugar Grove, IL
Associate of Arts from Journalism
06.2000
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Effective Communication
- Compassionate Care
- Nursing Assistance
- Clerical Support
- Patient Engagement
- Patient Assessments
- Quality Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Cultural Insight
- Active Listening
- Language Interpretation
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Spanish Interpreting
- Youth Advocacy
- Crisis Situations
- College Ministry
- Bible Studies
- Mission Coordination
- Mission Planning
- Community Outreach Programs
- Emotional Support
- Lesson Planning
- Lead Prayers
Additional Information
- TO GIVE BACK MY TIME, TALENT AND FAITH THROUGH LIFE EXPERIENCE AND TO EDUCATE IN ALL ACTIVITIES A LOVE FOR GOD. INSPIRED WITH LOVE, MERCY, OBEDIENCE, JUSTICE AND HOLINESS A LIVING TESTIMONY OF GOD'S GRACE WITH A MISSIONARY HEART FOR JESUS.
Certification
Rockford Diocese Faith Formation Program
Timeline
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Corbella Clinic, Bridges Translation Services
10.2016 - Current
Outreach Coordinator/Scheduler
Corbella Clinic
08.2016 - Current
Youth Minister
St. Peter Catholic Church
07.2014 - 04.2016
Youth Mass Coordinator
Our Lady Of Counsel Church
06.2013 - 02.2014
Dramatization Ministry Leader
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
01.2011 - Current
Youth Minister Assistant
St. Therese Catholic Church
10.2010 - 05.2012
Parish secretary
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
06.2010 - 09.2010
Youth Retreat Leader
YWCA, Church
06.2008 - 06.2009
COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF CHICAGO
Bachelor of Arts from Media Management and Small Business Entrepreneurship
WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Arts from Journalism
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