Yesenia Afanador
Patchogue
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Social Services Examiner skilled in conducting thorough assessments and evaluations. Adept at handling high caseloads. Excel in organization, time management, communication, and skilled in providing support to diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities and those in need of mental health services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Examiner I
Suffolk Country Department of Social Services
Riverhead
06.2024 - Current
- Interviews applicants for financial assistance programs.
- Reviews recertification forms to determine that the information is complete and consistent; when necessary, asks applicant appropriate questions and makes necessary additions and/or corrections to the form.
- Prepares and computes budget for the applicant.
- Informs applicants about the program under which they are eligible, and any documentation or additional information which may be needed.
- Advises applicants about their duties to keep the agency informed of any change which may affect eligibility.
- Makes redeterminations of financial eligibility.
Special Education Aide
Patchogue-Medford School District
Patchogue
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted in the development of educational plans for students with disabilities.
- Assessed student needs in context of IEP and reported and inconsistencies to faculty.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
Print Shop Aide
Patchogue-Medford School District
Patchogue
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated a variety of printing equipment such as digital printers, offset presses, and bindery machines.
- Prioritized workload to achieve maximum output and meet customer deadlines.
- Edited documents in Adobe Acrobat and other software programs to prepare them for printing.
- Recorded completed work in production logs, including accurate quantity output, materials used and problems encountered, to inform supervisors and positively affect future operations.
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts
Patchogue
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Took orders from patrons and input selections into store computer system.
- Assisted management team with inventory counts of food products and beverage supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
Assistant Group Leader
Patchogue-Medford Summer Recreation Program
Patchogue
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with staff members to plan or develop programs of events
- Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students by listening carefully and offering positive reinforcement.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice
University at Albany SUNY
Albany, NY05.2021
Skills
- Client interviewing
- Time management
- Budget preparation
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Organizational skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Digital printing
- Workflow optimization
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Classroom organization
- Activity planning
- Child supervision
Awards
- Dean’s Letter of Commendation, 2021
Timeline
Social Services Examiner I
Suffolk Country Department of Social Services
06.2024 - Current
Special Education Aide
Patchogue-Medford School District
10.2022 - 06.2024
Print Shop Aide
Patchogue-Medford School District
01.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Group Leader
Patchogue-Medford Summer Recreation Program
07.2018 - 08.2019
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts
05.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice
University at Albany SUNY