Mark Garcia
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Reliable Counselor lends skilled supervision, activity planning and organization to individual patient assessment and treatment. Adeptly navigates stressful environments to deliver optimized outcomes. Dedicated to balancing high degree of compassionate care with privacy and understanding.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Counselor
Tidewater Youth Services Foundation
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted intake assessments and interviews with juvenile clients to assess needs and develop treatment plans.
- Advocated for clients' rights within the legal system while promoting rehabilitation efforts.
- Advised parents and guardians on appropriate approaches to parenting their children.
- Educated staff members about best practices related to working with juvenile populations.
Counselor
Ywca South Hampton Roads
Norfolk, VA
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all students.
- Monitored clients' daily activities and responded appropriately when needed.
- Improved children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Maryview Medical Center
Portsmouth, VA
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed general maintenance duties such as changing light bulbs or fixing broken locks on doors and windows.
- Provided assistance with moving heavy furniture or equipment as requested.
- Emptied trash receptacles and disposed of waste materials properly.
- Followed safety procedures when using chemical agents to clean surfaces or laundry detergents when washing linens and clothes.
Education
GED -
Norview High School
Norfolk, VA06-2016
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior monitoring
- Mental Health Support
- Intervention Planning
- Needs Assessment
- Youth Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Recreational Activities
- Infection Control
- Soiled linen removal
- Room preparation
- Maintenance tasks
- Sanitation Procedures
- Minor Mechanical Repair
Timeline
Juvenile Counselor
Tidewater Youth Services Foundation
02.2023 - 05.2024
Counselor
Ywca South Hampton Roads
05.2022 - 02.2023
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Maryview Medical Center
05.2022 - 02.2023
GED -
Norview High School
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