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MARIANA ALVARADO

Coachella,Ca

Summary

Compassionate, client-centered professional with over 7 years of experience supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, disabilities, and behavioral issues in educational, residential, and community settings. Expertise in delivering empathetic, recovery-oriented support while effectively modeling coping strategies and assisting clients during moments of emotional distress. Proven ability to build trust, maintain appropriate boundaries, and collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to empowering individuals on their journey toward independence, resilience, and overall wellness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional Health(SPED)

Palm Springs Unified School District
Palm Springs, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Assigned to work in the Adult Transition Program (ATP) helping and supporting adult students’ transition to become as independent as possible. Other duties not limited to helping students with everyday tasks, and who are disruptive or aggressive in class.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to promote student engagement and enhance academic performance.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

Child Care Worker

Fathers Heart: A Ranch for Children
Desert Hot Springs, CA
10.2018 - Current

(On-call) Position

  • Ensure the safety, supervision, and security of children in residential care.
  • Assist children with daily living skills, including communication, decision-making, hygiene, and coping strategies.
  • Administer medications and ensure all individual needs are met.
  • Maintain and implement daily activity schedules, including educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
  • Transport children to school, appointments, and family visits safely and on schedule.
  • Document children’s behaviors, progress toward goals, and completion of daily chores.
  • Support emotional regulation and provide guidance to promote independence and resilience.

Case Manager

Family Service Agency of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Support clients going through a difficult time by planning, creating recovery plans evaluation and care coordination.
  • Connected clients to community resources, including housing, healthcare, food, and transportation services.
  • Provided empathetic support, advocacy, and coaching to promote self-sufficiency and wellness.
  • Maintained accurate client records and documented progress toward treatment and recovery goals.

Education

Bachelor of Sociology -

Cal State San Bernardino
06.2018

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • De-escalation strategies
  • Empathetic listener
  • Family support
  • Mental health support
  • Effective behavior management
  • Problem-solving
  • Rapport building
  • Bilingual-Spanish

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Paraprofessional Health(SPED)

Palm Springs Unified School District
03.2022 - Current

Child Care Worker

Fathers Heart: A Ranch for Children
10.2018 - Current

Case Manager

Family Service Agency of San Bernardino
05.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Sociology -

Cal State San Bernardino
MARIANA ALVARADO