Yaada Calderon
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
DCS QRTP Statewide Placement Coordinator
State
Phoenix, AZ
11.2019 - Current
- Assessing children and youths for the best interest determinations, all pertinent information and making recommendations for Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) to ensure child safety and compliance with Federal policy, procedures and statutes
- Reviews work products and analyzes facts obtained by field DCS specialists
- Provides input on cases
- Evaluates appropriateness of assessments and decisions made as well as intervention plans, case plans, progress, barriers, placement, services, visitation, etc
- Responds/resolves problems and questions presented by customers, case participants, internal DCS staff, DCS/Department of Economic Security (DES) administration, mandated reporters and general public to address questions and concerns involving policy, procedures and issues related to specific cases.
Investigator and In-Home Specialist
Department Of Child Safety
Phoenix, AZ
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Arranges emergency/nonemergency placement for children that cannot safely remain in the home Provides families with services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment and provides recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager; Conducts
- Initial /ongoing child present and impending danger assessments; Develops with the family a signed
- Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions
- Schedules and gathers information for and participates in case staffing including prepares appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children's Legal Services and provides testimony in court
- Maintains thorough documentation in the client records/appropriate information systems and maintains organized client files.
Pinal County Parents Educator
Easter Seals Blake
Apache Junction, AZ
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Provide a comprehensive home visitation program implementing the Parents as Teachers evidence based model for expecting parents, at-risk families and families with disabilities
- These strengths –based program uses parent coaching to provide developmental screening, Family Service Plan development, home visitation, Family Connections group sessions, and connections to community resources
- Collect child health and developmental information; determine other screening which may require
- Conduct with family participation developmental, hearing, and vision screenings
- Assess family strength and resources, including informal support systems
- Convene a Family Service
- Plan meeting to develop functional child and family goals and outcomes
- Facilitate referrals to community resources/services
- Provide parent coaching within naturals environments to increase family capacity to support their child's development
- Collaborate with community agencies/service providers to promote timely and seamless services to children and families
- Complete all program documentation requirements and maintain confidential, individual child flies
- Assess and support access to emergency needs of families.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
Early Childhood Educator
Maricopa County, Human Services
Phoenix, AZ
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Develop and implement a multicultural plan, environment, and utilize developmentally appropriate practices that meet the needs and interests of children and their families and federal performance standards; Federal Regulations, County Policies and Procedures, and Office of Head Start
- Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Organization Regulations, Licensing Requirements, and Program Policies and Procedures
- Prepare and maintain accurate records that evaluate on-going observations of clients; these records include health records, observations, individualization, attendance, family support, and additional items while maintaining the confidentiality of clients and program information
- Utilize a computer and related software; to follow established program policies and procedures; and to collect, organize and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions
- Verbal communication with and resolving conflicts and both oral and written forms to work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Program Specialist
Kyrene School District, Community Outreach
Tempe, AZ
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Supervise staff; perform supervisory duties including directing work, training and coaching, discipline, and Performance evaluation
- Perform as a lead worker for other Community Education support staff making work assignments and determining completion of work.
- Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
- Monitored employee work and developed improvement plans.
- Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.
Head Start Teacher
Heartland
Bloomington, IL
04.2005 - 11.2007
- Created and managed an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for all children
- Responsible for the development of appropriate classroom activities that will support and nurture children and also for encouraging and promoting parent involvement and coaching parents throughout the school year on methods that will help their children improve their school readiness skills.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Kindergarten Teacher
International School
Bangkok
06.2001 - 10.2004
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Suansunandha University
Bangkok, Thailand 05.1998 - 05.2001
Skills
Verbal and written communicationPreparing accurate and detailed documentation of reported informationResolving problemsEstablishing and maintaining work relationships with children, their families and court representatives Family-centered assessment: Life Skills ProgressionDelivering public speechesCommunicating effectively while actively listening to othersChildren's developmental milestoneArizona Early Learning StandardsChildhood Developmentally Appropriate from birth to five years oldArizona State Foster Care, Adoption, and Childcare Licensing RequirementBehavior Analysis and related mental health, behavioral health, and special health needsIFSP & IEP plan and implementing / Individualization Plan
Consultation and advisory
Rapport building
Computer literacy
Process Management
Individualized education programs
Professional referral network
Mediation and crisis intervention
Alcohol and substance abuse
Special education
Data-driven decision making
Individual and family support
Team collaboration and leadership
Certification
Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Certification
Additional Information
- HONOR AWARDS: , Maricopa County Excellence Employee Award, May 2015 DCS MVP Award, January 2018 and November 2017 DCS Compassionate Campaign 2020 DCS Spirit high Five 2022
Timeline
DCS QRTP Statewide Placement Coordinator
State
11.2019 - Current
Investigator and In-Home Specialist
Department Of Child Safety
04.2017 - 04.2019
Pinal County Parents Educator
Easter Seals Blake
04.2015 - 04.2017
Early Childhood Educator
Maricopa County, Human Services
01.2009 - 01.2015
Program Specialist
Kyrene School District, Community Outreach
08.2007 - 01.2009
Head Start Teacher
Heartland
04.2005 - 11.2007
Kindergarten Teacher
International School
06.2001 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Suansunandha University
05.1998 - 05.2001