McKenzie Rodriguez
Forest Grove,OR
Summary
Eager to use my effective communication, relationship management and influencing skills to help make an impact on the community. Dedicated and passionate professional seeking to use my education, knowledge, and professional background to enable continual growth within the organization. Highly motivated to grow both as an individual and as a professional, while putting the community first by providing leadership, strategic planning and mentoring to the current successful and progressive staff who are dedicated to the multiple areas of our services. Reliable leader with the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts and skills in a high volume workplace while approaching things with an open mind. Backed by both a personal and professional work history with a reputation as a team player and a successful leader who promises to bring an engaging, team oriented approach to the position, lead by example, inspire the respect of others and commit to employee development in all departments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Corrections Specialist II
Washington County Community Correction Center
Hillsboro , OR
01.2024 - Current
- Helps in assisting and mediating the resolution of residents' conflicts; offers suggestions to help residents improve their problem-solving and coping skills; helps residents deal with emergency issues and unplanned situations; learns how to deal effectively with individuals exhibiting diverse behaviors, including those under the influence of controlled substances or with potential suicidal or other mental health issues; and practices and uses communication techniques to deescalate hostile individuals.
- Conducted regular security checks of facilities and residents; verifies the location of residents several times per shift; searches residents and interior or exterior property areas for contraband or other restricted items; observes residents during their outdoor break times; assesses residents for signs of alcohol or drug use; and collects urine samples using universal biohazard security measures.
- Monitors residents taking prescribed medications; audits controlled medications by counting inventory and monitoring dosing instructions; receives and safely stores new medications prescribed for residents.
- Well rounded knowledge in behavior and adjustment problems of adult offenders.
- Counseling techniques used to encourage behavioral change and appropriate life decisions.
Assistant Program Manager
Albertina Kerr Centers
Hillsboro, Oregon
02.2017 - 01.2024
- Assist in developing and implementing program policies and procedures, while ensuring that employees are in compliance with agency policies, procedures, while maintaining and serving the agency mission
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills by providing motivation and feedback to staff through ongoing discussions by offering an open door policy and taking the time to deal with each situation and idea as they arrive
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community agencies, families, physicians, and state and county agencies through the use of effective and positive communication
- Demonstrate ability to multi-task, with strong organizational and decision-making skills, while assessing all of the options first
- Manage day-to-day operations of the program including budgeting, scheduling, staffing.
- Have a strong working knowledge of computer skills
- Have the ability and willingness to address conflict, facilitate resolution and develop/model professional and positive relationships among the team by treating everyone equally.
- Facilitate meetings between team members, and other parties involved in the program's development or implementation.
- Well rounded knowledge of working with and for clients with disabilities.
Direct Support Professional
Albertina Kerr Centers
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Scheduling doctor visits, complete medication documentation, facilitate the implementation of doctors orders, and develop ISP’s for each person served yearly or as needed.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Education
GED -
Northwest Regional Education Service District
Hillsboro, OR07-2006
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Improvements
- Program Leadership
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Customer Service Experience
- Program Scheduling
- Decision-Making
- Task Delegation
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- State of Oregon DPSST certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Class C Driver’s License
- Food Handlers
References
Andrew Bellinger (971) 279-3737
Program Manager
Albertina Kerr Centers
Danielle Remondino (503) 939-4099
Service Coordinator, Yamhill County
Developmental Disabilities Program
Makayla Martinez (971) 340-0826
Lead AML Investigator
First Tech Federal Credit Union
Tiffany Santos (503) 703-3502
Probation Officer Aide, Yamhill County
Department of Community Justice
Timeline
Community Corrections Specialist II
Washington County Community Correction Center
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Program Manager
Albertina Kerr Centers
02.2017 - 01.2024
Direct Support Professional
Albertina Kerr Centers
02.2014 - 02.2017
GED -
Northwest Regional Education Service District