Ruben Candela

Wasco,CA

Summary

Equipped with strong problem solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Recovery Coordinator I

Clarvida

Wasco, CA

09.2017 - Current

Community Mental Health clinic for children.
Worked with foster youth in Kern County.
Provided outreach, information-referral, case management, and a full array of mental health /rehabilitation services for clients which include counseling, crisis intervention, skill training, and coordinating and monitoring assessment, treatment planning process, and follow-up for each client.
Coordinated and communicated with Clinical Supervisor, Recovery Coordinator Supervisor, Clients, Parents, Teachers, Probation Officers, and Social Workers via phone, email, and in person.
Inputted data daily using Smartcare Electronic Health Record software such as uploading progress notes, updating demographics, and creating releases of information.
Kept track of client’s treatment goals by providing feedback and recording via progress notes.
Provided interventions, coping skills, life skills, and parent education for children and families of all ages and different backgrounds throughout the communities of Wasco, Shafter, Buttonwillow, and Lost Hills.
Updated and kept track of client’s charts, scheduled appointments, re-assessments when needed, and organize charts in chart room.
Facilitated group therapy sessions with over 10 clients at schools and employed a variety of strategies such as providing motivation, providing skill building techniques, and implementing diverse and unique activities.

English as a Second Language Teacher

Farmworkers Institute for Education & Leadership

Shafter, CA

09.2016 - 12.2016

Organization founded in 1978 by Cesar Chavez.
Taught English as a second language to adults in Buttonwillow, CA.
Used CASAS Assessment System to place students in preset level using an appraisal. Administered an appropriate pretest to identify student learning needs and provided instruction based on test results and what students need to know.
Working with coordinator we organized and filed student registration forms and tracked of students’ attendance using weekly attendance sheets.
Prepared weekly lesson plans using FIELDS curriculum, Mango Language program, and text books based on students’ skill level.
Communicated daily via phone, text, and email with updates and reports to site coordinator and program manager.
Kept track of students’ progress with daily feedback and grading of their work via report cards.
Employed a variety of strategies, such as: Motivation, repetition, memorization, practicing, translating to own language, diverse activities, and developing equal opportunities to everyone to encourage the growth of the English language.

In-home Tutor

A+ Educational Centers

Panorama City, CA

09.2015 - 05.2016

Tutored kids from K-12 in home or in library in Math and English Language Arts
Assessed student strengths and weaknesses by conducting pre-tests and post-tests.
Filed and updated student files daily.
Utilized TutorBiz software to input progress reports, calendars and student information to satisfy district standards.
Demonstrated bilingual communication skills by working with ELL students, parents, and administrators.
Implemented engaging educational activities to promote critical thinking skills.
Assessed student progress and adapted teaching strategies accordingly.
Collaborated with parents to address individual student needs and goals.
Utilized various educational tools and resources to facilitate effective learning experiences.

Education

B.A. - English Language & Literature, Business Administration Minor

California State University Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

01-2014

Skills

Microsoft: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Spanish Bilingual
Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, & comprehension
Crisis management
Training facilitation
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities

Multitasking
Adaptable and flexible
Reliability
Critical thinking
HIPAA compliance
Active listening

Relevant Course Work

Critical Approaches to Literature
Writing Literary Analysis
Structure of English
Strategy Public Communication
Organizational Behavior

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