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Mary E De La Garza

Robstown,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Start Family Advocate

NCCAATX
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2017 - Current
  • Assisted families in completing applications for Head Start enrollment and provided information about program eligibility criteria.
  • Provided support to families to ensure their children receive quality health services, including immunizations, physicals, and dental exams.
  • Conducted home visits with families to assess needs and develop action plans based on identified strengths and weaknesses.
  • Organized weekly parent meetings to discuss parenting skills, child development, nutrition education, health care, family financial management, job readiness training, and other topics related to self-sufficiency.
  • Maintained accurate records of all contacts with clients using a computer database system.
  • Developed individualized service plans for each family served that outlined goals and objectives for the family's progress toward self-sufficiency.
  • Supported parents and guardians by providing guidance on how to access community resources such as food pantries or housing assistance programs when necessary.
  • Conducted follow-up calls with families after home visits in order to monitor progress towards established goals.
  • Attended monthly team meetings with other Family Advocates at the agency in order share successes and discuss challenges encountered while working with clients.
  • Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
  • Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
  • Followed data security regulations to keep client information confidential.

Professional Driver

Railroad Crew Express
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections of vehicles including tires, lights and brakes.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures while driving assigned vehicle.
  • Completed paperwork accurately including trip reports, log books, accident reports.
  • Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
  • Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
  • Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
  • Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.
  • Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.

Correctional Officer/Laundry Manager

TDCJ-ID
Beeville, TX
05.1996 - 05.2016
  • Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
  • Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
  • Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
  • Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Technology

Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX
05-1999

High School Diploma -

Kenedy High School
Kenedy, TX
05-1974

Skills

  • Needs Assessment
  • Cultural Competency
  • Child development knowledge
  • Data Collection
  • Parent Education
  • Confidentiality Practices
  • Effective Communication
  • Family needs assessments
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Community Resources

Certification

  • Family Development Credential 06/21/2018
  • HG Jones Associates - ERSEA Certification Course 12/05/23

Timeline

Head Start Family Advocate

NCCAATX
02.2017 - Current

Professional Driver

Railroad Crew Express
10.2016 - 02.2017

Correctional Officer/Laundry Manager

TDCJ-ID
05.1996 - 05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Technology

Coastal Bend College

High School Diploma -

Kenedy High School

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