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REMBERTO VARGAS

Washington,USA

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Family Engagement Specialist

UPO
12.2019 - Current
  • The Lead Family Engagement Specialist supports teachers, administrators and staff in the seamless provision of Head Start services to children
  • The Family Engagement Specialist brings to the educational process an understanding of the psychosocial development of children and the influences of family, community and culture
  • The Lead Family Engagement Specialist conduct ongoing monitoring to support program goals
  • Establish a monthly recruitment plan in coordination with Center Director
  • Assess all families for needs by using a strengths- based approach to address their needs while developing family goals that are specific, measurable, action oriented, realistic and timely
  • Develop and implement Family Partnership Agreements with the families
  • (SMART Goals) Follow-up with families regarding goal progress at least once every quarter
  • Document progress in Child Plus.

Behavioral Therapist

Behavioral & Education Solutions
01.2018 - 09.2023
  • Provide home, and community based Applied Behavior Analysis services to children
  • Attends scheduled sessions and implements one-to-one behavior intervention services with clients and families
  • Attends team meetings, relates observations, and demonstrates behavior interventions and programs
  • Implements behavior intervention strategies as decided upon in team meetings and/or as directed by a Lead Therapist or Program Supervisor
  • Receives feedback in a professional manner & Implements feedback received
  • Implement goal specific and measurable treatment plans
  • Deliver crisis response and intervention services
  • Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines
  • Apply a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Family Services worker

Mary’s Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • The Family Services Worker ensures that each child is safe, healthy, and ready for school by age five by providing intensive home visiting services to overburdened parents
  • Overall responsibilities include: Providing weekly, bi-weekly or monthly home visits
  • Support translate information in community agencies for families services
  • Build relationship with family
  • Promotes parent child interaction
  • Case management
  • Support family to develop SMART goals
  • Performing developmental screens on infants up to age five
  • Tracking well-baby visits and immunizations
  • Strengthening parent-child interaction
  • Parent as Teacher Curriculum implementation
  • Facilitating access to community resources for example: education, housing, and childcare.

Enrollment Manager for Early Head Start and OSSE Program

Rosemount Center
01.2013 - 10.2017
  • Ensured completion of Head Start “ERSEA” requirements (eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, attendance)
  • Applied and complied with all eligibility requirements and license for OSSE Super Intendance of Education of Washington DC and Pre-K program
  • Enrolled children ages birth through five years for Early Head Start (EHS) Head Start (HS) and OSSE program
  • Tracked and managed all enrollment data for EHS/HS in ChildPlus.Net database, including maintenance of wait list, enrollment, and attendance
  • Created electronic and manual child files of new children enrolled in the Early Head Start/Head Start program
  • Closed out the EHS/HS program in ChildPlus.Net at the end of the program year
  • Provides weekly updates to Program Director, as required
  • Served as the liaison between the home-based program and the Enrollment Services office to ensure home visitors collect the required documentation to properly enroll pregnant women and children into the program
  • Collaborated with the Program Director, chairs the ERSEA Committee, which meets monthly and consists of staff and parents, to discuss EHS/HS enrollment eligibility cases
  • Completed reports required by federal law and local government agencies, including the monthly Early Head Start/Head Start Enrollment Report and annual Program Information Report
  • Prepared reports for federal review and audit process according to federal law rules for Early Head Start program and Superintendence of Education from OSSE, Washington DC.

Home Based Coordinator

Rosemount Center
06.2011 - 01.2013
  • Supervised all Rosemount Head Start and Early Head Start Home Visitors through one-on-one
  • Contributed feedback during supervision meetings
  • Coordinated the training of Home Visitors
  • Created, maintained and oversaw monitoring procedures, implementation of Partners for a Healthy Baby Curriculum, and Creative curriculum for Head Start Program
  • Protocols and forms Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards for the Home-Based program
  • Identify training needs of assigned educators and plan, develop, and implement training on an on-going basis
  • In collaboration with content area coordinators/specialists and parents, ensure individualization, inclusion, and timely referrals and follow-up of children and families
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, as needed, to coordinate services and ensure timely access to resources and service for high need children and/or families
  • Collaborate with the EHS infant toddler services coordinator to identify transitioning children as per Head Start Performance Standards
  • Assist with the development of transition planning to ensure continuity of care for children including those with disabilities.

Education Program Volunteer

NAMI Montgomery County MD
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Family to Family Spanish Education Mental Illness support group
  • Learned in special workshops to problem solve, listen, and communication techniques
  • Acquired strategies for handling crises and relapse
  • Focused on care for the caregiver: coping with worry, stress, and emotional overload
  • Guided on locating appropriate supports and services within the community
  • Program EDUCAME Secondary Education Program' Ministry of Education El Salvador.

Home Visitor Teacher Head Start Program

Rosemount Center
05.2008 - 06.2011
  • Assisting with planning weekly home visits, attending socialization groups, coordination of periodic medical screenings and with Family Center activities
  • Conducting parent interviews and family needs assessments
  • Conducting developmental screening and assessments
  • Providing families with developmentally appropriate activities and information designed to enhance the child's cognitive, social-emotional, motor, and language abilities
  • Assisting with recruiting and enrolling eligible families in the program
  • Providing program parents with guidance on home safety, nutrition, effective discipline, constructive play activities, and other related topics
  • Providing information on community and agency services and referring families to community resources to include medical and mental health providers and the interagency network for other services as needed
  • Providing parents with information regarding childhood immunizations
  • Assisting with coordinating doctor, dental visit and other community needs identified by the families
  • Planned, evaluated, implemented Creative Curriculum and continuously improved the Head Start program based on home visits.

TEACHER

Don Bosco School
01.2005 - 09.2007
  • Responsible for the development and accreditation of the Social Science and Language and Literature program
  • Made administrative decisions
  • Chaperoned classes and fieldtrips
  • Prioritized teaching methods
  • Completed parent and student counseling
  • Lectured and discussing concepts
  • Prepared material for presentations
  • Graded test and updated progress reports
  • Recordkept student activities in accordance with laws and school policies
  • Developed curriculum and facilitated Life Skills program for all students
  • Functioned as part of a team of administration, faculty and support service personnel to encourage student’s academic success
  • Led and Participated in activities with the students
  • Conducted home visits for students experiencing personal, family or school-related difficulties.

SOCIAL EDUCATOR

Olof Palme Foundation
01.2004 - 12.2004
  • Assessed and treat child abuse and neglect and spouse abuse cases
  • Assisted in case management and co-facilitating activities
  • Worked with children and families in making needs assessments and referrals
  • Performed job development, counseling and case management assistance on individual basis
  • Referred clients to local education, social service and health care agencies.

TEACHER

Liceo Salvadoreño Canadiense
02.2001 - 11.2003
  • Assisted students on scheduling, registration questions, interpreting policies, explaining requirements and provided career counseling services
  • Provided psycho-social assessments, student counseling and crisis intervention
  • Performed assessments and educational planning for adolescents
  • Instructed all Social Science and Civics class.

Education

Master degree in Education -

International Iberoamerican University of Puerto Rico and Mexico

Master degree in Social Work -

Global University, Mexico

Master degree in Special Education -

IEXPRO University, Mexico

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work -

Three years of undergraduate in Secondary Education -

Certificate in Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health -

Georgetown University

First Aid Mental Health Certifciate -

Parents as Teacher Model Certified Curriculum -

Child Development Associate CDA National Credential for Infants and Toddlers & Preschool -

Domestic Violence Certificate -

Home Visiting Training Certificate -

Maryland University

Strengths-Based Family Workers Credential -

Temple University

Basic Family Services Credentials -

Academy National Head Start Association

40 Hours Certificate, Registered Behavioral Technician Training -

CPR Certified First Aid -

Skills

  • Computer: Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Tools, CITRIX System, OATS System, Child Plus System, Assessments Teaching Strategies Gold
  • Languages: Fluent in Spanish as native language / English as a second language

Timeline

Lead Family Engagement Specialist

UPO
12.2019 - Current

Behavioral Therapist

Behavioral & Education Solutions
01.2018 - 09.2023

Family Services worker

Mary’s Center
01.2018 - 12.2019

Enrollment Manager for Early Head Start and OSSE Program

Rosemount Center
01.2013 - 10.2017

Home Based Coordinator

Rosemount Center
06.2011 - 01.2013

Education Program Volunteer

NAMI Montgomery County MD
01.2009 - 01.2012

Home Visitor Teacher Head Start Program

Rosemount Center
05.2008 - 06.2011

TEACHER

Don Bosco School
01.2005 - 09.2007

SOCIAL EDUCATOR

Olof Palme Foundation
01.2004 - 12.2004

TEACHER

Liceo Salvadoreño Canadiense
02.2001 - 11.2003

Master degree in Education -

International Iberoamerican University of Puerto Rico and Mexico

Master degree in Social Work -

Global University, Mexico

Master degree in Special Education -

IEXPRO University, Mexico

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work -

Three years of undergraduate in Secondary Education -

Certificate in Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health -

Georgetown University

First Aid Mental Health Certifciate -

Parents as Teacher Model Certified Curriculum -

Child Development Associate CDA National Credential for Infants and Toddlers & Preschool -

Domestic Violence Certificate -

Home Visiting Training Certificate -

Maryland University

Strengths-Based Family Workers Credential -

Temple University

Basic Family Services Credentials -

Academy National Head Start Association

40 Hours Certificate, Registered Behavioral Technician Training -

CPR Certified First Aid -

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