Monica Maturino
Los Banos,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Attentive and devoted to helping children and families deal with challenging situations by coordinating effective community and program support. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Family Support Services Provider
Merced County Office of Education
Merced, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessments of the health, social, and educational needs of each assigned family and child in center-based and wrap-around Head Start programs. Develop with each family a family partnership agreement based on the family's assessed and expressed needs and interests while supporting each family to implement the family partnership agreement.
- Plan and implement parent activities including parent education, parent committees, and facilitate parent participation in all aspects of the program. Work with parents, service area managers, and other staff to provide parent education and assist families in crisis.
- Expedite completion of pre-enrollment requirements and completing all required documents. Prepare individual comprehensive service files for each assigned child and family meeting state and federal regulations.
- Attend case conferences, parent conferences, center meetings, case reviews, IEP/IFSP meetings, staff meetings, parent meetings, in-service and pre-service meetings, and other meetings in support to the family.
Family Services Specialist
Merced County Office of Education
Merced, CA
08.2014 - 07.2024
- Identify and recruit potential children and families who may be qualified to participate in the Migrant Education Program (MEP). Assess the health, education and social service needs of over 90 qualified families. Conduct home visits for quality assurance over the completion of eligibility forms according to policy and guidelines.
- Make appropriate referrals and follow ups as an advocate for thorough completion. Receive and review eligibility referral forms. Develop partnership with school administration and community agencies to serve as a advocate in support of the needs of migrant families and students. Implement outreach and recruitment plans.
- Coordinate and facilitate parent meetings for educational opportunities in their child’s education program. Promote the value of family participation, student participation and self-identity. Connect families to community resources, provide translation and transportation as needed.
- Input data in Migrant Student Information Network (MSIN). Apply guidelines to determine the need for services referrals. Maintain, prepare and distribute monthly documentation meeting state guide deadlines and schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2007
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Merced College
Merced, CASkills
- Case Management
- Active Listening
- Service planning
- Community Education
- Family Support
- Evaluation and Assessment
- File Management
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Eligibility Determination
- Interpersonal Skills
- Client Advocacy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bilingual Family Support Services Provider
Merced County Office of Education
08.2024 - Current
Family Services Specialist
Merced County Office of Education
08.2014 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
California State University - Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Merced College
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