I am an ethical, upright, dynamic and creative person, with excellent interpersonal relationships, ability to design, undertake and direct, contributing to the continuous improvement of the processes in which I am involved.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Specialist
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Lake Worth, FL
2022.08 - Current
Provide program orientation to youth upon arrival and complete intake.
Provide Human Trafficking Prevention workshop to youth.
Provide basic needs to youth including but not limited to preparing and supervising meals in accordance with menu, clothing, hygiene products, shower and bedroom assignment.
Monitor clothing, shelter supplies, allowances and trips.
Provide direct care services to youth to ensure that ratios and appropriate supervision levels are continuously met as per state and federal requirements.
Planning and implementing educational events, acculturation activities and recreational program outside the facility and other meaningful experience for youth in conjunction with the team.
Utilize behavior management tools and document youth behavior and share information with appropriate staff regarding youth’s program participation.
Develop positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment.
Ensure all forms and progress notes are properly completed to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Serve as a model appropriate behavior (e.g.; respect for others, appropriate dress, appropriate conflict of resolution, etc.).
Promote and utilize culturally sensitive care and treatment of child, families, and co-workers and actively work to reduce bias and promote cultural sensitivity and acculturation.
Maintain the shelter in accordance with ORR, DCF, OHSA and agency health and safety standards and check for and report repair and maintenance needs for the physical condition of the facility.
Transport residents to various appointments and activities.
Adhere to all Agency and departmental Safety Procedures including reporting and unsafe practices, equipment and environment, and takes active role in correcting the unsafe practice, equipment or environment through proper notification including proper supervision of youths at all times; and attending case conferences and other team meetings.
Administrative Assistant
Oxygen Development
Palm Springs, Florida
2023.05 - 2023.08
Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
Created travel arrangements for senior managers according to their requirements.
Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Social Worker
Hospital Universitario del Valle del Cauca
Cali, Colombia
2020.04 - 2020.12
Accompaniment and support for individuals and families in a situation of illness, activating support networks and guaranteeing rights.
Offered grief and bereavement counseling to support family members after death of loved ones.
Provided mental health support to homeless clients and connected each with community resources.
Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
Regional Coordinator of School Playrooms
Municipal Government of Cali, Colombia
2017.11 - 2019.12
Coordinate economic and human resources in the implementation of the playroom in public schools as a space for child development, in low income population and victims of violence.
Psychosocial Research Assistant
FARALLONES CLUB
Cali, Colombia
2016.02 - 2017.09
Home visits and definition of the socioeconomic profile of youth that were included in the caddies and bowlers social program.
I have maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the project.
Education
Social Worker -
UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE
Cali, Colombia
05.2018
Recreation Technology -
UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE
Cali, Colombia
05.2011
Skills
Shelter Arrangements
Life Skills Instruction
Group and Individual Sessions
Youth Supervision
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Oxygen Development
2023.05 - 2023.08
Youth Care Specialist
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
2022.08 - Current
Social Worker
Hospital Universitario del Valle del Cauca
2020.04 - 2020.12
Regional Coordinator of School Playrooms
Municipal Government of Cali, Colombia
2017.11 - 2019.12
Psychosocial Research Assistant
FARALLONES CLUB
2016.02 - 2017.09
Social Worker -
UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE
Recreation Technology -
UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE
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