Yudelkis Nivar-Brito
Grayson,GA
Summary
Experienced Social Service Specialist with 18 years of experience providing families with guidance and assistance in their area of needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parent Outreach Liaison/Play 2 Learn Asst Teacher
Gwinnett County Public School/Winn Holt Elementary
Lawrenceville, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Outreach to parents of English Learner (EL) students
- Provide support, outreach and training to parents of English Learner students
- Assist with school enrollment of limited English proficient students and orient parents of EL students and their children to school
- Assist parents of English Learners in completing documents and other required forms
- Provide training to parents of English Learners on the key components of the GCPS system, including policies regarding Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) instruction and grading, information on how to interpret standardized test scores, information on attendance and disciplinary policies, etc., to assist them in becoming more engaged in their children's academic achievement.
- Organize and/or collaborate with others in the school and community, events for parents of EL students, including computer classes and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) classes, to assist these parents in enhancing their skills, English proficiency and actively participating in the education of their children
- Provide regular verbal and written communication to parents of English Learners to increase their engagement in the education of their children and encourage participation in family engagement activities
- Facilitate faculty and staff use of the GCPS Language Bank to ensure quality communication with parents of EL students
- Assist school in the translation of school documents specifically for parents of EL students regarding the education of their children Assist parents, especially those of EL and immigrant students, in accessing resources to meet their needs, in the areas of health, (including audiology and vision services, nutrition, immunization and general health), and educational resources to assist the parents in becoming engaged participants in the education of their children
- Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task.
- organize and arrange environment to facilitate learning.
- Ensure smooth transitions from one activity to another
- Maintain behavior that is conducive to learning.
- Define and communicate behavior expectations to students and parent/caregivers
- Monitor behavior and provide appropriate feedback to students.
- Manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
Resource Family Specialist
NJ Department Of Children And Families (DCF).
Hackensack, NJ
09.2009 - 06.2021
- Conduct workshop and information sessions educating community on foster and adoptive programs.
- Facilitate on-going training for foster/adoptive families
- Complete annual Recruitment Plan for Bergen County and ensure that it is implemented.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Recruit foster and adoptive family homes within Bergen County that meet the needs of children.
- Act as part of resource family team by assisting other recruiter as needed.
- Acquire expertise in all areas needed by attending all available training, etc.
- Adhere to case practice standards.
- Ensure that all work is accurately and thoroughly documented in New Jersey Spirit in a timely manner.
- To integrate CPM principles in day to day case practice.
- Ensure Family Team Meetings are being held and to adhere to the fidelity of the process.
Resource Development Specialist
NJ Department Of Children And Families (DCF)
Hackensack, NJ
09.2007 - 12.2009
- Developed and Implemented community education plan.
- Liaison to community agencies.
- Developed Community Resource and Services.
- Conducted workshops educating community in various topics, including indicators of child abuse and neglect.
- Represented Division in community meetings.
- Assisted staff in implementing New Case Practice Model.
- Assisted staff in implementing Modified Settlement Agreement.
Bilingual Family Service Specialist (investigation/Permanency Specialist)
NJ Department Of Children And Families (DCF)
Bloomfield, NJ
11.2003 - 08.2007
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Collect information through interviews with family members.
- Engage families, identify needs and determine level of intervention Conduct initial/ongoing present and impending danger assessments.
- Provide services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment.
- Develop case plan, work with community based providers.
- Record appropriate information and maintain organize client files.
- Assist families in becoming stable in area of need, housing, financial, medical or functional.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
Education
Master of Arts - Child Advocacy And Policy
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University Of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ01.2002
Skills
- Teaching Certificate k-8
- Adolescent Advocacy Certificate
- Cultural Competency Trained
- Youth Thrive Framework Trained
- Serving LGBTQ Youth Trained
- SANS Trained
- Child Traumatic Stress Trained
- Human Trafficking Trained
- Effective interviewing skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent in English/Spanish
- PowerPoint
- Needs assessment
- Public speaking
- Recruitment
- Workshops
- Training and mentoring
- Recordkeeping
Certification
- Adolescent Advocacy Certificate Program, Montclair University - 2018
- Elementary School Teacher K-8 - 2002
Timeline
Parent Outreach Liaison/Play 2 Learn Asst Teacher
Gwinnett County Public School/Winn Holt Elementary
07.2021 - Current
Resource Family Specialist
NJ Department Of Children And Families (DCF).
09.2009 - 06.2021
Resource Development Specialist
NJ Department Of Children And Families (DCF)
09.2007 - 12.2009
Bilingual Family Service Specialist (investigation/Permanency Specialist)
NJ Department Of Children And Families (DCF)
11.2003 - 08.2007
Master of Arts - Child Advocacy And Policy
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University Of New Jersey
- Adolescent Advocacy Certificate Program, Montclair University - 2018
- Elementary School Teacher K-8 - 2002
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