Carmen Garcia

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual ACS Certified 7 years experience working with families/foster care

Excellent communication Good leadership skills Strong organization and management skills

Strong advocacy skills Excellent work ethics Good knowledge of MS Office Suite

EDUCATION:

Certified Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor In progress -

Lehman College Expected Date of Completion - June 2017

Certificates:

CPR Training May 2014

Standard First Aid Training May 2014

NYC Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems/Safety May 2014

Career Blazers Learning Center New York, NY

Certificate in MS Office XP, 2002 / PC Specialist-Office Skills Training June 2006 -May 2007

EXPERIENCE:

Catholic Guardian Services May 2014 – August 2015 Bronx, NY

Supervisor/Lead Youth Care Worker

Provided a warm, homelike atmosphere by establishing an individual relationship with each child while focusing on that child’s positive growth and development.

Monitored each child’s physical well-being, ensuring suitable clothing, adequate food and all required medical treatments, including the dispensing of medication.

Maintained a hazard free, clean and orderly household by promptly reporting maintenance problems to upper management.

Took inventory of resident belongings upon admission.

Met and conducted orientation with residents upon admission and ensured all of the necessary forms were accurately completed.

Assisted with the educational program.

Supervised adolescent’s care to ensure personal grooming and ADL skills.

Conducted groups to discuss daily activities and address youth concerns.

Participated in all mandated and recommended staff meetings.

Expressed awareness and sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons and population served.

Abbott House November 2007 – March 2014 Bronx, NY

Family Support Specialist

Conduct initial home visits to families to begin the service assessment process.

Supervise, monitor and facilitate parent-child visits, activities, events and resources.

Assist families with available resources; i.e. housing, shelter, referrals, applications and follow-ups.

Serve as a liaison between families and community organizations.

Support and provide case-aide to all case units in the foster care division.

Provide resources on substance abuse intervention, domestic violence, anger management and parenting.

Maintain detailed documentation of all activities, communication and progress in CONNECTIONS/WMS SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS.

Zohar, Larock& Perez, LLP May 2007 - November 2007 New York, NY

Receptionist/Paralegal

Assigned paralegal, clerical and office administration duties.

Answered phones, conducted inventory, filed, and followed-up with clients

Conducted intake assessments and informed clients of company policies and procedures.

References furnished upon request

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