Rocio Nunez
Hispanic Or Latino,CO
Summary
Passionate about fostering family and child wellbeing, leveraged bilingual skills and cultural insight at Boulder County Parent As Teacher to enhance parent-child relationships and improve school readiness. Experienced in crisis counseling and community outreach programs has empowered diverse families, achieving significant milestones in child advocacy and development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parent Educator
Boulder County Parent As Teacher
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced parent-child relationships by providing individualized support and resources tailored to each family's needs.
- Improved parenting skills for clients through the delivery of evidence-based curricula in group workshops and one-on-one sessions.
- Strengthened families by conducting home visits, addressing concerns, and connecting them with appropriate community resources.
- Contributed to increased school readiness among children through ongoing developmental assessments and targeted interventions.
- Empowered parents to advocate for their child's educational needs by facilitating communication between families and school personnel.
- Provided crisis intervention support for families facing challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental health issues.
- Developed culturally sensitive outreach strategies to engage diverse populations within the community, fostering inclusivity in program participation.
- Assisted families in navigating complex systems related to healthcare access, special education services, financial assistance, and other supports to improve overall wellbeing.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks.
- Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Biligual Advocate
Sister Carmen Community Center
09.2018 - 04.2023
- Supported individuals with financial, basic needs or housing needs.
- Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
- Reached out to individuals eligible for services to solicit applications and offer assistance.
- Conducted pre-screening activities to help determine eligibility for county and other agencies benefits.
- Assisted interested parties in navigating admissions procedures and dealing with eligibility issues.
- Maintained positive relationships with participants and other agencies.
- Identified service gaps and located needed housing and work placement resources for individuals.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
- Helped understand and expand community engagement and program outreach.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Translate for participants when needed.
- Conducted pre-screening activities to help determine eligibility for programs.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Boulder Head Start
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- worked with different cultural and socioeconomic background families.
Education
Family Development Credential - Family Development
University Of Connecticut
07.2022
CDA - Child Development
Childcare Education Institute
Duluth, GA07.2019
High School Diploma -
Centaurus High School
Lafayette, CO05.2002
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Recreational Activities
- Cultural Insight
- Spanish Interpreting
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Emotional Support
- Crisis Counseling
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Child Advocacy
- Life Skills Education
- K-12 Education
- Translation Accuracy
- Planning Meetings
- Maintaining Client Records
- Confidential Information Protection
- Client and Family Interviews
- Home Visits
- Community Outreach Programs
- Bilingual
- Cultural Background
- Child Development
Certification
PDIS
Protective factors
Family Development
Child Development
Mandated Reporter
Colorado Family Support Assessment.
Strength Based
Implicit Bias
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Parent Educator
Boulder County Parent As Teacher
04.2023 - Current
Biligual Advocate
Sister Carmen Community Center
09.2018 - 04.2023
Certified Teacher Assistant
Boulder Head Start
08.2014 - 05.2018
Family Development Credential - Family Development
University Of Connecticut
CDA - Child Development
Childcare Education Institute
High School Diploma -
Centaurus High School
PDIS
Protective factors
Family Development
Child Development
Mandated Reporter
Colorado Family Support Assessment.
Strength Based
Implicit Bias
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