Elizabeth Castillo
*******************@*****.*** – Cell: 806-***-****
Objective: Counseling Position
Running List of Work Experience
Hale County Juvenile Probation Department STEP UP TEXAS Training and Technical Assistance Professional July 2023 – June 2024
Conducted trauma-informed and restorative practice training for school districts, law enforcement, and juvenile justice systems, aimed at mitigating racial and ethnic disparities within judicial involvement. Facilitated weekly circles with JJAEP students and delivered personalized counseling sessions.
Hale County Juvenile Probation Department Drug Court Program LPC-A February 2023 – July 2023
Conducted weekly individual sessions, engaged in weekly staffing meetings, and formulated treatment recommendations for court consideration. Ensured a continuum of care for participants, maintaining the integrity of court processes.
Hale County Juvenile Probation Department Multi-Tier Support Specialist (MTSS Specialist) August 2022 –February 2023
Executed early intervention strategies to bolster support for identified at-risk students across the school district.
Favorite Staffing Case Manager June 2022 – August 2022
As the Case Manager, facilitated the coordination of assessments for unaccompanied children, developed individual service plans, and spearheaded initiatives for the release of children from ORR custody.
Hale County Juvenile Probation Department Family Peer Navigator Initiative September 2020 –May 2021
Served as a student counselor, orchestrating Community Resources Collaborative Group Meetings.
Conducted intake and assessments, linking youth and families with mental health services and various community resources.
Catholic Family Charities (Plainview, TX) Youth Case Manager August 2017 – September 2020
Orchestrated youth camps and parenting classes while offering personalized basic behavior skills training to enhance youth functionality at home and in school. Collaborated closely with youth's parents, maintaining daily documentation and facilitating connections with community resources.
Central Plains Center (Plainview, TX) Certified Mental Health Youth & Adolescent Case Manager May 2017 – August 2017
Conducted CANS assessments on a monthly basis, focusing on youth and adolescent skill-building as well as family skills development.
Department of Family Protective Services (Plainview, TX) Conservatorship Worker January 2017 – May 2017
Successfully completed CPS training and initiated involvement in two case investigations.
Catholic Family Charities (Plainview, TX) Youth Case Manager March 2017 – January 2017
Orchestrated youth camps and parenting classes while offering personalized basic behavior skills training to enhance youth functionality at home and in school. Collaborated closely with youth's parents, maintaining daily documentation and facilitating connections with community resources.
Plainview Independent School District Substitute Teacher January 2008 – March 2015
Supervised assigned students and completed duties assigned by the teacher and/or school administration.
Wayland Baptist University Student Admission Worker July 2010 – December 2014
Managed the input of student data across various platforms, and fielded inquiries on the admissions phone—serving as the primary contact for the entire Wayland system encompassing fourteen campuses. Organized and dispatched thousands of prospect packets for mailing, contributed to annual preview events, greeted and guided prospects and their families, and facilitated engaging experiences for large groups of visiting children and teens on campus.
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse (Plainview, TX) Manager 2001 – 2008
Cinema Six Theatre (Plainview, TX) Assistant Manager 1988 – 1992
Education and Training/Certifications
1990 Graduate of Plainview High School
1992 Diploma in Medical Office Specialist - American Commercial College
2014 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Wayland Baptist University
2013 and 2014 President of the Spanish Club at Wayland Baptist University
2022 Masters of Arts in Counseling
2022 Licensed Professional Counselor Associate – License Number 90558 LPC Supervisor: Dr. Perry Collins
References
1.Felicia Salinas Former Co-Worker 806-***-****
2.Ofelia Valdez Former Co-Worker 214-***-****
3.Rose Cantu Friend 806-***-****