Marisela Mancillas
Yakima,WA
Summary
Compassionate and experienced in working with youth and families, in all areas of life; with over ten years of experience coordinating community programs and allocating resources. Dedicated to excellent patient care through an empathetic approach. Thrives in team-based or independently-motivated settings. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I will obtain a BSW in 2025 with only two semesters left.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Program Specialist
Yes For Early Success
Tacoma, Washington
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct weekly check-ins and monthly assessments with families, tailoring support to meet the unique needs of each caseload.
- Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate the diverse needs of the families served.
- Utilize and master various computer systems, including Google Classroom, Clockify, Asana, and DCYF's Early Learning Management Systems (ELMS) for documentation and proof of services.
- Adhere strictly to the Family Support Statement of Work and the ECEAP Performance Standards to guide service delivery.
- Provide supportive services, not case management or counseling, while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
- Participate in comprehensive training programs, including the state's Mobility Mentoring, and become proficient in required systems and protocols within 30 days.
Youth Navigator Manager
Youth of Opportunity Education
Yakima, Washington
08.2022 - Current
- Assist residential counselors to assess behavior and monitor youth compliance with case plan and program requirements.
- Support and monitor youth participation in appropriate treatment services.
- Co-facilitate Dialectical Behavior Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups.
- Perform routine security duties.
- Conduct wellness checks, living unit building security checks, key checks room searches for contraband, pat and/or strip searches of youth, assist in search and apprehension of escapees.
- Assign and supervise youth chores within a living unit to meet health and hygiene standards.
- Supervise or serve meals to resident groups; monitor movement of residents to and from central areas such as school, medical, and recreation facilities.
- Organize and supervise group recreational activities.
Student and Family Advocate
Communities In Schools, Cis
Yakima, Washington
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed data input to document care and services plans, needs assessments and progress notes.
- Conducted presentations on victimization and other issues to create trauma-informed community.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Provided direct support, coaching and intervention to increase self-sufficiency and goal attainment.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
Family Support Specialist
Heritage Early Learning Center
Toppenish, WA
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Collects health and nutrition information; develops individualized child health plans; provides or assists with providing health screenings, immunization verifications and outside agency referrals for the purpose of promoting needed treatment and complying with program requirements; provides health, nutrition and oral health education to children and families advocating for the child’s health needs; checks for safety hazards; and responsible for emergency preparedness practice and procedures.
- Provides support to families experiencing a crisis and refers them to emergency assistance and crisis intervention providers, as appropriate.
- Works with families and site team to ensure smooth transitions for children and families to Head Start or ECEAP and Kindergarten and before and after school care.
- In collaboration with site staff and families, plans and facilitates family events that respond to specific training interests and information requests as indicated on the Parent Interest Survey or through other parent input throughout the year. Works with the site team and parents to schedule family events at times that are convenient for families. Responsible for keeping a record of parent activity fund expenditures and event sign in and out sheets.
Family Law Paralegal
Chris Tait Law
Yakima, Washington
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Facilitated communication between opposing parties, the court and mediators.
- Coordinated trial preparation, wrote documents and handled discovery.
- Collected, sorted and managed files for each case.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Attended administrative hearings to provide viable information and identify additional actions needed.
Social Worker Assistant
Emerald Care Center
Wapato, Washington
11.2011 - 10.2012
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Compiled socio-psychiatric case histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Heritage University
Toppenish, WASkills
- Crisis Intervention
- Career Counseling
- Behavioral Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Support Services
- Case Management
- Emotional Support
- Behavior improvements
- Peer Counseling
- Behavioral Disorders
- Mentorship
- Student Support
- Academic Support
- Truancy Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Therapy and counseling
- Conflict Management
- Abuse Identification
- Suicide Prevention
- Confidential services
- Relationship Development
Certification
- Northwest Credible Messenger Certified Mentor
- Early Learning Child Care Module 1, and 2.
- CPR
Accomplishments
- Promotion from a Youth Navigator to Youth Navigation Manager.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Support Program Specialist
Yes For Early Success
04.2024 - Current
Youth Navigator Manager
Youth of Opportunity Education
08.2022 - Current
Student and Family Advocate
Communities In Schools, Cis
08.2020 - 06.2021
Family Support Specialist
Heritage Early Learning Center
04.2017 - 08.2020
Family Law Paralegal
Chris Tait Law
12.2012 - 06.2015
Social Worker Assistant
Emerald Care Center
11.2011 - 10.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Heritage University
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