Nidya Gonzalez
Arrow Child & Family Ministries
Fort Worth,TX
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Driven advocate with proven ability to build strong, supportive relationships, facilitating positive outcomes for children and families in foster care. Skilled in navigating complex cases with patience and empathy, ensuring all parties feel heard and valued. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans. Consistently utilizes persuasive communication and organizational knowledge to achieve successful placements and ongoing support.
Work History
Family Engagement Specialist
- Build and maintain positive, professional relationships, with caregivers while providing ongoing support, guidance, and resources.
- Conduct in person home visit visits with foster, adoptive, and kinship families to assess family functioning, placement, stability, and overall well-being.
- Identify family needs, concerns, and potential placement challenges, and collaborate with team members to develop appropriate solutions.
- Support families and developing effective strategies for managing behavioral, developmental, and adjustment related challenges.
Foster Care Case Manager
2 Years 11 Months- Conducted home visits to assess safety and well-being of children in foster homes.
- Advocated on behalf of clients in order to obtain necessary resources or services from outside organizations or government agencies.
- Provided crisis intervention for foster care families when needed.
- Engaged families in developing service plans that address identified needs of the child or youth in care.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills in maintaining accurate case notes and records.
- Conducted and authored, comprehensive home studies to assess prospective caregivers suitability, home environment, strengths, and ability to provide a safe and stable placement for children.
Assistant Teacher
2 Years 4 Months- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Fostered positive interactions with children to support development and active participation in activities.
- Communicated with parents, teachers, and administrators to inform an address, student progress and needs.
- Maintain safe, education, educational environment for student students during learning and free playtime.
- Engaged in workshops, trainings, and conferences to enhance education, educational skills, and teaching effectiveness.
Intern
4 Months- collaborated with team members to enhance customer service and foster positive work environment.
- Created a nurturing environment for children ages 3 to 18, fostering development and well-being.
- Supported children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self concepts.
- Established in maintain safe, supportive and welcoming environment, environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Created a safe play environment to promote children’s well-being and prevent accidents.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Verbal and written communication
Multitasking and organization
Computer proficiency
Individualized service planning
Team collaboration
Dependability
Quick learner
Case planning
Trauma-informed care
Certification
CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Family Engagement Specialist
Arrow Child & Family Ministries
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Foster Care Case Manager
Arrow Child & Family Ministries
09.2023 - 08.2026Read More
Intern
Alliance For Children
01.2023 - 05.2023Read More
Assistant Teacher
Trinity Lutheran Children's Center
04.2021 - 08.2023Read More
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science from Child Development
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