Gerardo Ortiz

**** ******* **** *****, ****** CA, 92571

619-***-****

dvgfwj@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A position as Counselor, Youth Worker, to support our clients in an empathetic way. To assist clients with educational and independent living skills. Crisis intervention, dispense medication. Document and record all progress of clients.

SKILLS PROFILE

• Effective listener, good filing and organizational skills

• Empathetic, Multicultural Awareness

• Knowledge of and experience of law and ethics of a mandated reporter

• Experience working with youth at risk, activity organizer

• Ability to work in high stress situations, crisis intervention

• Able to seek resources in our community to serve clients

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Youth Counselor/ Crisis Intervention 2010-current

Community Access Network., Corona, CA

• One-one counseling, crisis intervention, drug counseling intervention

• Monitor and supervise clients to ensure safety

• Serve as role model, instill independent living skills

• Enroll clients in local schools, assist with goal achievement ( high- school graduation)

• Report and document client progress/ work in conjunction with CPS/Probations Department

Lead Singer/ Studio Productions Manager 2005-2010

Sound Music Productions, San Bernardino, A

• Organize tours for band, balance budget, tract expenses, hire employees

• Lead singer, public speaking functions, direct recording productions

• Responsible for fan club, organize charity and community events

Academic Counselor/ Community Resource Advocate 2004-2005

SDSU Foundation, San Diego , CA

• Financial aid workshop presentations (FAFSA-CAL-PELL-GRANTS)

• Administer personality tests (Myers, and Briggs)

• Job-outlook, career planning, develop educational goal plans for students

• Proper documentation of student progress, data recording

Case Manager/Youth Counselor

Mental Health Systems, Escondido, CA

• Proper documentation of student progress, data recording

• Make contact with youth and family, advocate resources, make referrals

• Anti-gang and drug workshop presentations

• Work in conjunction with probations department and school district

2004-2005

Supervisor/ Youth Counselor/ SED Population 2001-2005

New Alternatives Inc., San Diego,CA

• Ensure safety of clients and staff, generate employee schedule

• Dispense medication and transport clients to medical appointments

• Tutoring, teach social coping skills, teach living skills

• Monitor supervise phone calls and visits

• Supervise and counsel severely emotionally disturbed ;youth and family

Residential Care Technician/Assisted Living 2000-2001

Home of Guiding Hands, Lakeside, CA

• Dispense medication, meal preparation,

• Assisted living, follow behavioral modification plan

• Ensure clean and safe home environment

• Client transportation, monitor and supervise recreational activities

EDUCATION

Master’s of Arts in Educational Counseling 3.5GPA 2005

San Diego State University,San Diego, CA

Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology 3.7GPA 2003

San Diego State University,San Diego, CA

Associates of Arts Degree in Psychology 3.8 GPA 2001

South Western community College, Chula Vista, CA

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