Paloma Gervacio
Passaic,NJ
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Specialist
Mental Health
Elizabeth, NJ
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including emergency assessments or referrals for psychiatric hospitalization when necessary.
- Offered support and counseling for individuals dealing with grief, loss, and trauma.
- Attended weekly team meetings discussing patient cases and potential strategies for improvement.
- Assisted clients in developing problem-solving skills while identifying triggers associated with negative behaviors.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards in all interactions with patients and their families.
- Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using electronic medical record system.
- Advised physicians regarding appropriate psychotropic medications and monitored side effects reported by patients.
Food Packager
Hello Fresh
Newark, NJ
12.2019 - 07.2024
- Participated in regular training sessions related to food safety practices.
- Performed packaging duties by following instructions and safety regulations.
- Adhered to safety procedures when using chemicals or hazardous substances during the packaging process.
- Recorded product information such as lot numbers, expiration dates. on documents.
- Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.
- Increased line efficiency and reduced accidents through 5S program implementation.
- Reported any damaged equipment or malfunctioning machinery immediately to supervisors.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding production goals and objectives.
- Assembled boxes and containers for packaging purposes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
Store Supervisor
Clothes Shop
Passaic, NJ
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Tracked store inventories and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Received store deliveries and transported items to correct facility locations.
- Supervised successful, well-supplied and highly organized establishment thanks to consistent oversight and regular cleanliness inspections.
- Dealt with customer complaints and rectified product and service issues.
- Directed daily operations including scheduling shifts for store personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Passaic High School
Passaic, NJ06-2018
Skills
- Depression treatment
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Suicide risk assessment
- Emotional regulation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Substance abuse counseling
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Behavior Health Specialist
Mental Health
07.2024 - 12.2024
Food Packager
Hello Fresh
12.2019 - 07.2024
Store Supervisor
Clothes Shop
01.2018 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Passaic High School