Tanya Venzor
El Paso
Summary
Dedicated professional providing trauma-informed support to individuals affected by crime and violence. Skilled in assessments, documentation review, and connecting clients with essential resources. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating programs and supporting teams during transitional periods. Well-versed in navigating legal and social systems and leading workshops to promote safety and empowerment in the aftermath of trauma.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Informed-Care Specialist
El Paso Child Guidance Center
12.2024 - Current
- Oversee the intake process for a government-funded grant, as well as other grants and contracts within the agency, including conducting thorough screenings of families for service eligibility, applying knowledge of available resources, and facilitating appropriate referrals.
- Perform accurate data entry for program tracking, client records, and referral management, optimizing the enrollment process and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Cultivate and prioritize relationships with schools in rural communities, collaborating closely with community partners, school counselors, and parent liaisons to identify students in need of services and conduct targeted outreach to raise awareness of available resources.
- Design and facilitate workshops on trauma, grief, and trauma-informed care, engaging over 200 participants, including families, schools, and key stakeholders.
- Implemented the Nurturing Parenting Program, providing comprehensive support and resources to parents of children enrolled in services.
- Develop and share monthly social media content for the grant, offering resources on trauma, grief, and mental health awareness for children and families.
- Assumed a leadership role during a period of staff transition, overseeing daily operations, leading team meetings, managing communications with grant officers and evaluators, and ensuring program stability and compliance.
- Conducted hiring processes for new team members, including interviews and onboarding for a Trauma-Informed Care Specialist and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
- Managed monthly reporting for two separate agency projects, ensuring timely submission, accurate data tracking, and program deliverable alignment.
Receptionist /Resident Assistant
The Montevista At Coronado Stellar Living
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided crisis intervention and support services to residents, effectively minimizing the intensity of their emotional, mental, and behavioral reactions to crises.
- Coordinated with drivers to schedule transportation and doctor’s appointments, while also providing residents with essential healthcare resources.
- Followed up with families of discharged patients to ensure they received the necessary medical supplies and resources for continued care after discharge.
Sales Associate
TJMAXX
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Trained over 20 employees on best practices and protocols, fostering optimal productivity and ensuring consistent performance across the team.
- Performed clerical duties, including providing proficient customer service over the phone, maintaining up-to-date mark-down, mark-out, and lost merchandise files, and filing sales records for high-ticket items.
- Consistently maintained a calm demeanor and effectively managed challenges in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, ensuring professionalism and problem resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Mexico State University
12.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
El Paso Community College
05.2018
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- 9 years of expertise in Microsoft Office applications
- Data entry and filing
- Collaborative teamwork
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Effective presentation skills
- Adherence to ethical standards
Certification
- Nurturing Parenting Program - 1/11/2024
- CAC: Addressing the Spiritual Impact of Child Sexual Abuse: A Survivor Perspective on Hope and Healing - 08/22/2024
- CAC: Memory and Trauma - 08/23/2024
- CAC: Cycle of Abuse: Marianismo and Machismo in the Hispanic Community - 09/5/2024
- NCTSN: You Are Not Alone - Helping Children with Traumatic Grief - 01/17/2024
- NCTSN: Core Components & Skills for Trauma Informed Practice - 04/25/2024
Timeline
Trauma Informed-Care Specialist
El Paso Child Guidance Center
12.2024 - Current
Receptionist /Resident Assistant
The Montevista At Coronado Stellar Living
04.2023 - 12.2023
Sales Associate
TJMAXX
11.2019 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
El Paso Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Mexico State University
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