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RALPH ANGEL SANCHEZ

Summary

Seasoned Profession working in the community as an advocate and educator for youth with disabilities, I am currently looking for opportunities which will align with my intent to return and finish my teaching credential, and learning new skills working with children in an educational setting. With my combined work and school history, I have experience with engaging and educating youth ages 8-26.

Work History

Youth Prevention Coordinator

Pacific Clinics
  • As the Prevention Coordinator, I served as the Lead Youth Prevention Specialist in planning and implementing the youth community substance use prevention activities in the target communities across Los Angeles County
  • Managerial charges in this position was to serve as the point person with contractors (Elevate Youth CA – The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health) regarding all contract-related issues and information, including, but not limited to, fiscal, HR, contract, training, programmatic and reporting questions and forward them to Pacific Clinics personnel as appropriate
  • This included completing all grant reports (both state and federal) in compliance with grant requirements in a timely manner in collaboration with the Program Director
  • Additionally, I was responsible for coordinating community outreach and planning of educational activities, including large scale enrichment events.

Employment Specialist

Pacific Clinics
  • In this role, I was responsible for providing employment preparation services and educational enrichment opportunities to transition aged youth with psychiatric disabilities at off-site employment locations and program facilities
  • Goals were created through consumer engagement, assessing consumers’ work readiness, and assisting consumers with identifying barriers to obtaining employment in the community
  • These services were overseen through collaborative effort with the consumer, support networks and treatment team, to develop and implement an employment plan which addressed the consumer’s barriers to employment
  • Additionally, I assisted and coached consumers in the development of job search skills, transportation arrangements, resume preparation, interviewing techniques and job retention skills.

Peer Support Specialist

Pacific Clinics
  • In coordination with a multidisciplinary team, I was charged with assisting consumers in selecting services and/or programs useful in achieving their recovery goals
  • I provided supportive assistance to identify, access and effectively utilize community resources
  • Additionally, I was responsible for facilitating and billing for PEI groups using the ARISE module
  • Per contractual agreement with the Department of Mental Health, I assisted in the daily operations of the facility.

Education

Bachelor’s of Arts in English -

California State University, Los Angeles

Associate’s of Science in Criminal Justice -

California State University, Los Angeles

Employment Specialist Foundations Certification -

Rutgers University, Boggs Center On Developmental Disabilities

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing: Proficient in using principles of discourse which focus on empowering consumers to identify barriers and negative behaviors, and encouraging consumers in making changes conducive to self-identified goals
  • Community Outreach and Recruitment: Proficient in identifying, developing and implementing programs and resources through collaboration with potential partners in the community
  • Case Management: Proficient in supporting consumers through identifying and providing linkages to resources and services which meet identified client needs, and modeling and development of appropriate activities of daily living
  • Record Keeping: Proficient in using technology to maintain all treatment records in compliance with legal regulations

Timeline

Youth Prevention Coordinator

Pacific Clinics

Employment Specialist

Pacific Clinics

Peer Support Specialist

Pacific Clinics

Bachelor’s of Arts in English -

California State University, Los Angeles

Associate’s of Science in Criminal Justice -

California State University, Los Angeles

Employment Specialist Foundations Certification -

Rutgers University, Boggs Center On Developmental Disabilities

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