Sonia Velazquez
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Results-driven leader in youth development with a strong background in guiding teams and managing complex projects. Focused on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving needs, while delivering measurable outcomes. Skilled in developing efficient processes that align with organizational goals and uphold high standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Counselor Supervisor
Good Shepherd Services
Bronx, NY
08.2017 - Current
- Supervise a staff of 15 Youth Development Counselors in a resident group home setting.
- Foster a therapeutic setting for youth to create a safe and healthy living environment.
- Conduct mediation between staff and participants to promote peaceful conflict resolution when needed
- Finalize and sign off on paperworks including daily log notes , medication distribution and money distribution.
- Facilitating meetings with social workers, ACS, site supervisors, site directors and counselors.
Direct Support Professional
Services for Developmentally Challenged
Bronx, NY
01.2005 - 08.2017
- Assisted clients with disruptive behavior, mental health and intellectual disabilities understand how to self regulate in a residential setting.
- Provided compassionate support for individuals with developmental challenges, enhancing daily living skills.
- Conducted Individualized Service Plans and Transition Planning with clients.
- Aided clients with independent living skills through intensive supervision and therapeutic services.
- Provide transportation to clients to appointments and community based activities.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Youth Counselor
Children’s Village Development Center
Bronx, NY
01.2001 - 08.2005
- Worked alongside students with disabilities as a mentor in a 1:1 learning setting.
- Met students at their learning level to provide support with developing independent skills.
- Help facilitated challenging language barriers presented to students and their families.
- Monitored student performance and collaborated with the lead teacher to provide scaffolds and differentiated assignments.
- Oversaw student interactions to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment..
- Assisted students with individual meal preparations and daily chores.
Housekeeper
Residential Apartment
Manhattan, NY
03.2001 - 09.2002
- Upkept cleanliness of residential apartments for clients throughout the boroughs of New York City.
- Performed deep cleaning tasks using industrial-grade equipment and eco-friendly products.
- Replenished daily household supplies for clients.
- Cleaned laundry for residents residing in the household while incorporating residents' preferences.
- Moved furniture up to 60 pounds to facilitate cleaning and organization of living spaces.
- Certified in chemical use to perform high maintenance cleaning.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) Certification -
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NYSkills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Interpersonal communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Crisis intervention
- Time management
- Punctual
- Mentorship Experience
Certification
- Early Childhood Mosaic Diploma
- Principles of Child Growth and Development
- Health & Safety Protocols for Early Childhood Programs
- SCM Therapeutic Holds and Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Principles of Child Growth and Development
- Trauma Informed Care
Timeline
Youth Development Counselor Supervisor
Good Shepherd Services
08.2017 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Services for Developmentally Challenged
01.2005 - 08.2017
Housekeeper
Residential Apartment
03.2001 - 09.2002
Youth Counselor
Children’s Village Development Center
01.2001 - 08.2005
High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) Certification -
Bronx Community College