Maritza J. Ponce
New York,USA
Summary
Experienced professional in employment services, with expertise in supporting underrepresented groups including individuals with developmental disorders, mental health issues, substance abuse, and those in shelters. Demonstrated success in career counseling and driving positive outcomes in workforce development. Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving shared objectives. Known for reliability, excellent interpersonal skills, and a results-driven approach that consistently benefits organizations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employment Specialist
Community Housing Innovations
Bronx, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Counsel and guide clients in developing career and employment goals.
- Ensure qualifying candidates are matched with roles that suit their skills and experience.
- Maintain candidate database via Excel tackers.
- Prepare resumes, manage job advertising, screening prospective candidates.
- Intakes, mock interviews, job coaching, dress for success referrals.
- English/Spanish translator for clients.
- Conduct job searches or seeking opportunities for vocational skill development.
- Schedule and oversaw follow-up support to help the client maintain their employment.
- Hold weekly group employment workshops and individual weekly job search activities.
- Use of CARES program to document progress notes.
Employment Specialist
Services for the Underserved
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Oversaw the Employment services within the company.
- Identified benefits such as SSI and Medicaid, and determined how employment might impact eligibility.
- Ensured qualifying candidates are matched with roles that suit their skills and experience.
- Maintained candidate database.
- Prepared resumes, managed job advertising, screening of prospective candidates.
- Intakes, mock interviews, dress for success referrals.
- Use of the awards Program to document intakes and progress notes on clients.
Program Assistant
The Campaign Against Hunger Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Registered clients into company system.
- Provide clients with Pantry and clothing tickets.
- Assisted clients applying or recertifying for Snap, cash, Medicaid, one-shot deals, fair fares metro cards and Erap.
- Assisted clients in applying and recertifying for Nycha, Scrie/Drie rent freeze programs.
- Provided clients with referrals to other pantries and clothing resources.
- Assisted migrant clients in applying for a tax ID number and other beneficial programs.
Operations Associate
Classical Charter School
Bronx, NY
04.2012 - 12.2019
- Assisted and handled all front office related work as part of the operations team.
- Assisted with entering daily attendance through Power school and Jupiter Ed.
- Assisted with breakfast and lunch, scanning children into the system.
- Supplied students and parents with information for after school programs.
- Ordered and distributed office and school supplies for teachers, students and main office.
- Managed student files including attendance, discharges, verification letters, excuse notes and helped with distribution of Metro Cards
- English/Spanish translator during meetings.
- Responsible of making and distributing all copies of materials of weekly curriculum for all grades.
- Responsible for printer maintenance and upkeep.
- Assisted with loading children into school buses at dismissal each day.
Education
High school Diploma -
Murray Bergtraum High School
Associate in applied arts & science - undefined
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Skills
- Job development
- Employer outreach
- Community collaboration
- Training coordination
Certification
CPR Certified Adults/Children
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Employment Specialist
Community Housing Innovations
09.2024 - Current
Employment Specialist
Services for the Underserved
09.2022 - 07.2024
Program Assistant
The Campaign Against Hunger Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2022
Operations Associate
Classical Charter School
04.2012 - 12.2019
Associate in applied arts & science - undefined
Borough of Manhattan Community College
High school Diploma -
Murray Bergtraum High School