Ricardo Uranga Jr

• Advocated for human rights within the community, addressing issues and promoting awareness.
• Collaborated with local organizations to foster inclusion and equality.

Manage a caseload of 20–30 families and individuals by providing comprehensive housing stabilization and case management services. Responsibilities include:

• Certifying clients for government housing assistance programs.
• Assisting clients with locating appropriate housing and completing lease agreements.
• Coordinating with landlords and property management companies to secure placements.
• Providing ongoing case management and follow-up services after housing placement.
• Supporting clients in developing self-sufficiency goals, including budgeting, employment, and accessing community resources.
• Assisting clients with tasks they are unable to complete independently to ensure housing stability.
• Monitoring client progress and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with program guidelines.

• Lead a Spanish Congregation, offering spiritual guidance and support to community members.
• Facilitated workshop and support groups addressing various personal and social issues.
• Lead church worship band and organize Services.
• Assist with financial and create a monthly and yearly report to board.
• Organize special events and work with the community to facilitate their needs.
• Provide Personal advice and counseling to church members, focusing on emotional and spiritual well-being
• Offer guidance to youth regarding drug awareness and prevention, promoting healthier lifestyle choices.
• Conduct workshops and seminars for adults on various social issues, enhancing community awareness and support networks.
• Facilitate counseling sessions for couples to improve marriage quality and resolve conflicts.
• Provide support and resources for women experiencing abusive relationships, aiding in their journey to safety and recovery.
• Mentor youth facing challenging relationships with their parents, helping to navigate communication and understanding.
• Individual and group counseling.

• Worked with commercial and residential property clients, facilitating the entire real estate transaction
• Worked in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple clients and regularly handling difficult situations
• Kept up to date with market trends and regularly analyzed local property market to ensure clients received best advice regarding valuations and buying decisions
• Developed positive relationships with lenders, appraisers, home inspectors and other real estate companies
• Initiated negotiation processes, consulted clients concerning market conditions, prices, mortgages, and requirements to ensure a fair and honest transaction
• Ensured that property and lease files are properly maintained and kept up to date in accordance with company policy
• Prepared and maintain tenant lease files, records, correspondence and file notes
• Administered tenant occupancy including providing new tenant information and maintenance request procedures
• Experience in eviction proceedings in accordance to Iowa code.

• Procured housing for refugees being resettled into the Cedar Valley
• Provide comprehensive housing assistance and consultation to clients
• Build relationships between the agency and landlords in the area
• Ensuring access to necessary resources and services, such as setting up utilities.
• Develop and implement strategies for clients engagement and support.
• Taught Cultural Orientation to many diverse language groups
• Managed a diverse caseload of clients and provided case management in the absence of a caseworker
• Collaborated with community resources to address client needs in housing, employment, and healthcare
• Assisted clients with financial planning and budgeting to enhance their economic stability
• Kept accurate records for finances
• Worked along side the finance department to ensure payment of rent and utilities for clients
• Kept accurate financial records
• Assisted with year-end reconciliation of department finances