Sandra Araceli Desiderio
Bilingual Youth Care Worker
Lansing,IL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Residential Youth Care Worker
Maryville Academy
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - 08.2024
Mujeres Latinas En Accion
Intake Specialist
Chicago, IL
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Provided Psychoeducation on Domestic Violence
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to facilitate and deliver necessary client services.
- Assessed client's needs and determined eligibility for intake services.
- Trained and supervised new intake staff to deliver high-quality client care.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Summary
Motivational Residential Youth Care Worker with 5-year history providing care, guidance, and support to youth in group home settings. Polished in supervising residents in daily routines, transporting residents to day programs and appointments, and handling housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a healthy living environment. Patient and direct professional with knowledge of standard policies and practices related to group care. Demonstrated ability to measure goals and document activities, achieving significant improvement in client outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
08.2012 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - Social Work
08.2009 - 06.2011
Skills
- Communication skills
- Case Management
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional Support
- Intake and discharges
- Recreatiandonal activities
- Bilingual English/ Spanish
- Activity Supervision
- Recreational activities
- Role modeling
Certifications
40 Hrs Domestic Violence
20 Hrs Abuser Intervention State Certified
40 Hrs Sexual Assault Stat Certified
CPR Certified
CPI Certified
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Residential Youth Care Worker - Maryville Academy
02.2019 - 08.2024
National Louis University - Bachelor of Arts, Human Services
08.2012 - 05.2016
St Agustin College - Associate of Arts, Social Work
08.2009 - 06.2011
Mujeres Latinas En Accion - Intake Specialist
07.2007 - 05.2009
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