Special Education Management

Maribel Sanchez **** S. Grevillea Ave.

Inglewood, Ca. 90301

Cell 323-***-**** Fluent in Spanish &Writing mmari25@gmail

Objective I am a communicative leader whom possess great social skills.

I am able to multi-task and open to challenges and culturally competent.

Education 05/2008 California State University of Northridge

*Bachelor of Social & Behavioral Sciences ~ Sociology *Family & Consumer Sciences ~ Childcare Administration Minor

*American Society, Sociology Psychology, Administration Child Program,

Supervision of Child Development Personnel, Methods of Social Research, Child Development, Criminology, Special Education units.

*CPR and first aid, 1 yr. of units for Interpretation & translation court certificate program, and Seek & Safety certified.

Experience

06/27/2016- 02/15/2017 Temporary Full-Time position BCFS Health & Human Services

The position that I was hired as a Case Management Specialist. The assignment that I was given was a Home Study & Post Release Program-National/United States. The duties were coordinate all referrals, services planning, and documents for assigned cases; conduct phone calls, background interviews and home visits within the required timeframes, develop individual case plans with attention to culture, language, and any special circumstances. Asses the safety and appropriateness of all placements on an ongoing basis utilizing child welfare and social work best practice principles. And serve as a liaison with stakeholders, including legal providers and immigration courts.

10/12/2015-11/13/15 (Contracted-Position) Office Team Agency El Segundo

I currently contracted with a Temp. Agency Robert Half (office team). My first assignment was with Crystal Stairs in Ladera Heights as a Family Specialist; working on a special 6yr. project to determine end of training eligibility. I also assisted with calling parents to verify address in the Care System. Also learned to utilize the Child Care program system to be able to provide the current need of the parents or two parent household such as training, work, and or both.

04/23/2010-05/30/2015 Hathaway-Sycamore Pacoima, Ca.

Youth Specialist/Case Manager

As a Youth Specialist I served the needs of children and their families. I provided rehabilitation counseling support in aiding to the client’s behavioral needs and working an empowering the families; in addition to working with various cultural backgrounds, capacities, and adaptive skills including translation & interpretation in Spanish language. I also provided case management resources to serve the clients and family’s immediate needs such as bus tokens, food stamps, housing and so much more. I assisted and facilitated along with the therapist family groups and individual sessions with the teen clients and their parents in a school based setting. As a Specialist collaborated with clients’ teachers, special education professor, DMH, social workers, and probation officers. I had a caseload of 17 and my productivity of 20 hours per week. Note writing needed to be completed and submitted in the computer in 48 hours. As a Specialist we used AVATAR as the computer system and information submitted electronically. I also facilitated home visits to ensure the clients safety and provide any case management support at the family home. Traveled anywhere within the continental U.S. majority of the time.

04/23/2014-06/2014 Project Impact Lynwood, Ca.

In-home out-patient Specialist (IHOC) & Case Management Support Part-Time position

I served low income families, single mothers, and teens through an out-patient program in the L.A. county areas. I conducted home visitations to ensure that the environment is safe and the needs of those who reside are met. I worked closely with a social worker to provide assistance directly to those that I served and be an outlet through the client and social worker, case management support.

12/2008-9/9/2010 St. Anne’s Maternity Home Los Angeles, Ca.

Residential Counselor

At St. Anne’s, I worked with pregnant teens. My duties were; working on a 1-1 basis, assisting them as parents, providing alternatives, counseling, and conducting Treatment Teen Meetings.

04/2007-09/2009 Star Education & Enrichment program Santa Monica, Ca.

Counselor/Teacher ~ after school program

I work part time at Star and my duties are; implementing lesson plans teaching various subjects, and enriching each child’s life. Work with different types of kids from various mental, physical disabilities.

06/2005-07/2008 Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel Inglewood, Ca.

Guest Agent ~ front desk

My duties at the front desk were; checking guest, handling all types of transactions, setting up reservations, and taking phone calls.

02/2004-03/2005 Jeopardy/LAPD program Pacoima, Ca.

Mentor

My job title consisted of; assisting children ages 8-16 with their homework, supporting each one of them in making better choices.

02/2003-01/2004 Shirley Hopkins Home Northridge, Ca.

Healthcare Provider Certified

Worked at a group home with autistic children. My duties included; homework support, assistance in overall adaptive tools, skills; bathing, dressing, cooking, washing, fine motor, and cognitive skills; with different age groups. Also took care of confidential paperwork and build family relationships with the children, behavioral needs.

05/2002-01/2003 Summer Food program Inglewood, Ca.

Supervisor

The job position included; serving lunches monitor the staff and children, check on the food temperature and quality of food. Also do paper work and helped create activities for the children.

05/2001-07/2002 Cambridge Uniform store Inglewood, Ca.

Sales Associate

Duties consisted of; working with people, answering phones, taking orders, measuring clothes and shoe sizes, and conducted presentations at varies schools.

Service/Volunteer

* I volunteered in 2015 the suicide prevention walk in the city of Santa Monica.

*I facilitated a “Cultural Sensitivity Group,” during the summer 2012 with a small parent group in Spanish for my agency Hathaway-Sycamores at Pac 2 office, school based west services.

* I currently volunteer at my parish, St. Joseph Church in the city of Hawthorne as a Catechist; first communion, middle school age kids. I also volunteer in my parish in the retreat program, first communion.

* I’m also a part of the Youth Ministry Certificate program to enrich and gain more knowledge to support my families, children community members and personal growth.

*I volunteer at a community center called St. Margaret Center to assist in translation, intake process for the homeless, and community programs.

*I’m a volunteer as a Catechism teacher at my parish to teach and assist children to accomplish successfully to fulfill their first communion.

*Served my community as an (Inglewood Police Explorer.) The program taught me to be a leader and gave me the tools to defend myself for any situation.

*I also volunteered as a Teacher’s Aid. I worked with k-5th graders. I also translated in Spanish for parents at parent conferences.

*Volunteered at a group home for the elderly. I gave them company and set up activities in order for them to enjoy their day.

*Volunteered at the Junior Blind Foundation. Worked on setting up for special events and any other assistance that the children or staff needed.

Skills/ Strengths

1.Great typist 45 words per minute and great with computers.

2.Computer literate.

3.Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and planning skills.

4.Knowledge in computer software, programs, such as Microsoft word, excel, power point, OneNote, drobox, outlook and many more. I’m great with computers and multitask oriented.

5.I’ve participated in several educational and learning seminars focused on at-risk youth from different backgrounds, cultures, economic standing. Furthermore, to grow as a professional in the social services field.

6.I’m organized, communicative, intuitive, and supportive.

7.Great technology skills.

8.Social skills, rapport building, case management skills, and writing skills.

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