Maritza Rodriguez
Longmont
Summary
Experienced with community outreach and mental health education, providing vital support to improve community well-being. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and educate diverse populations. Knowledge of local resources and systems ensures comprehensive and accessible health services for all community members. Known for empathy, active listening, responsibility, and passion for counseling teens and children.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
Clinica Family Health & Wellness
08.2021 - Current
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and community resource information.
- Managed enrollment and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Increased awareness of available resources by organizing and participating in community health fairs and events.
- Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
- Led outreach activities to target specific demographics and promote health initiatives.
- Conducted mental health wellness activities with teens and children to promote mental health, self-care, and stigma reduction.
- Provided mental health presentations at different organizations and schools for students and parents to provide general information about mental health and available resources.
Customer Service Cashier
Curt's Cleaners
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling Marriage And Family Therapy
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO05-2021
High School Diploma -
Mead High School
Longmont, CO05-2017
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Empathy development
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emotional awareness
- Motivational interviewing
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Motivational Interviewing
- Question, Persuade, and Refer
- Soulution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Positive Youth Development
- Youth Mental Heath First Aid
- Psychological First Aid
- CPR
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Clinica Family Health & Wellness
08.2021 - Current
Customer Service Cashier
Curt's Cleaners
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Mental Health First Aid
- Motivational Interviewing
- Question, Persuade, and Refer
- Soulution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Positive Youth Development
- Youth Mental Heath First Aid
- Psychological First Aid
- CPR
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling Marriage And Family Therapy
Colorado Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
High School Diploma -
Mead High School
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