YAHIMA VALDIVIA
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducated
Kennewick School District
Kennewick, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources.
- Provided guidance to help participants develop problem-solving skills.
- Encouraged individuals to practice independent living skills such as meal planning, budgeting, and time management.
- Facilitated social skill development activities for groups of students.
- Developed behavior plans based on individual needs to promote positive behaviors.
- Implemented strategies to reduce challenging behaviors in a safe manner.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure quality care is provided to all clients.
- Assessed the need for additional services or supports as needed.
Family Advocate
inspire development center
Kennewick, WA
05.2011 - 06.2022
- Assisted families in completing applications for Head Start enrollment and provided information about program eligibility criteria.
- Provided support to families to ensure their children receive quality health services, including immunizations, physicals, and dental exams.
- Conducted home visits with families to assess needs and develop action plans based on identified strengths and weaknesses.
- Maintained accurate records of all contacts with clients using a computer database system.
- Coordinated transportation services for low-income families so they could attend Head Start classes or medical appointments.
- Developed individualized service plans for each family served that outlined goals and objectives for the family's progress toward self-sufficiency.
- Collaborated with community organizations such as schools, daycare centers, public assistance agencies, mental health providers., to ensure comprehensive wrap around services were available to meet the needs of the family unit.
Education
Family Development Credential -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2020
GED -
Columbia Basin Collage
Pasco, WA02-2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Supervision and leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Resilience
- Initiative
Timeline
Paraeducated
Kennewick School District
09.2022 - Current
Family Advocate
inspire development center
05.2011 - 06.2022
GED -
Columbia Basin Collage
Family Development Credential -
University of Connecticut