Melisa A. Sanchez
Eugene,OR
Summary
Seeking a Social Services position in order to utilize my educational achievements and 15+ years of experience to help individuals in the community achieve better mental, physical, and emotional health. Client-focused professional with several years of experience providing advice to individuals seeking job and career transitions. Thoughtful counselor supporting clients in processing personal career concerns. Motivational advisor encouraging job seekers to fulfill greatest potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Job Coach
The Arc Lane County
Springfield, OR
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with employers to secure meaningful employment opportunities for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided to each client including progress notes and case histories.
- Monitored client's performance in the workplace by conducting follow-up visits with employers or supervisors.
- Provided assistance to job seekers in developing career goals and objectives.
- Conducted individualized assessments of client abilities, interests, and needs.
- Created a supportive environment for job seekers to practice interviewing techniques.
- Assisted with resume writing, job search strategies, and goal setting.
- Developed and implemented individualized action plans for clients seeking employment.
- Coached clients on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations.
- Assisted participants in understanding how their disability affects their ability to work.
- Engaged in outreach activities within the community to connect with potential employers.
Job Coach
McKenzie Personnel Systems
Springfield, OR
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintained accurate records of services provided to each client including progress notes and case histories.
- Monitored client's performance in the workplace by conducting follow-up visits with employers or supervisors.
- Provided assistance to job seekers in developing career goals and objectives.
- Created a supportive environment for job seekers to practice interviewing techniques.
- Coached clients on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations.
- Assisted participants in understanding how their disability affects their ability to work.
- Participated in training sessions related to job coaching best practices.
- Guided clients in learning to complete job tasks to develop motivation and skills.
Social Services Assistant
Looking Glass
Eugene, OR
03.2018 - 12.2018
Substance Abuse Technician
Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services
Culpeper, VA
01.2014 - 05.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01.2014
Skills
- Human Service Skills
- Communication
- Intake and Assessment
- Long Term Treatment Planning
- Counseling
- Interpersonal Skills Enhancement
- Case Management
- Family Interventions
- Behavioral Healthcare Software
- Community Integration
- Collaboration
- Medication Tracking
- Documentation
- Housing Assistance
- Service Assessment
- Individual Skills Training
- Group Facilitation
- Incident Reporting
- Service plans
- Job search training
- Social media proficiency
- Job search strategies
Affiliations
American Red Cross, Fauquier Emergency Preparedness, Member, Executive Board
Certification
- Peer Support Specialist, Traditional Health Worker Registry #THW000003776
- First Aid/CPR/AED/EpiPen
Humanserviceskills
- Communicated with individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds on a daily basis
- Performed intakes and assessments on an average of 4 incoming clients per week
- Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives
- Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems
- Encouraged clients to get involved in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills
- Conducted one-on-one case management and family interventions per client
- Credible Behavioral Healthcare Software experience
- Integration of I/DD participants into the community through employment
- Collaborated with other community resources on services available for clients
- Audited medication tracking, daily progress notes, and eMAR
- Completed required documentation of client activities and progress as needed
- Secured housing for individuals who were homeless or living in shelters
- Assessed client's service and housing needs
- Provided individual skills training for youth
- Facilitate treatment groups
- Completed Incident Reports, Critical Incident Reports, and Medical Incident Reports
Timeline
Job Coach
McKenzie Personnel Systems
07.2021 - 07.2023
Job Coach
The Arc Lane County
07.2019 - Current
Social Services Assistant
Looking Glass
03.2018 - 12.2018
Substance Abuse Technician
Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services
01.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Old Dominion University
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