Obed Canjura

**** ******* ****

Houston, Texas **075

Cell 832-***-****

Email: adlnp8@r.postjobfree.com

Career Profile A highly dynamic, talented and professional. With more than Fourteen years of experience working with Social Services and non- profit sector programs. Seeking an opportunity to work as Career Services Specialist - Southeast College Position or any other position where my experience and skills will benefit the Agency. Bi-lingual, speak fluent Spanish and English Career Coach provided services in career assessment, job placement, referrals, and retention. Knowledgeable in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to establish priorities according to relative importance and deadlines; set goals, and manage time efficiently. Ability to operate computer equipment and Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, including the ability to work with people under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, and resolve conflicts.

March, 2012 to Present El Centro De Corazon

Marketing and Outreach Coordinator / Community Health Worker

Recruit and advise student and families to enroll in our services.

Responsible for the overall function of the Outreach department and Staff.

Outreach Thru Media Venues both English and Spanish Such as TV, Radio and Facebook.

Coordinate Multiple Vendor Health Fair Such as Back to School, Baby Shower, Health Week, Toy Distribution and Christmas Posada, All with excess of 30 vendors or more.

Translations of Documents, Face to Face Surveys, Flyers and Brochures and other areas.

Create a process to gather data to be able to summit Weekly and Monthly Reports.

Conduct New Hire Orientation, Do agency overall presentation for all new hire.

Conduct presentations in area schools to large audiences informing them of the services and resources offer by the agency.

Seek monetary and tangible donation to benefits the community at large thru our health fairs, back to school and Christmas activities

Assess each family’s potential for Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP and other financial resources and provide families with the applicable information and forms.

Represent the Agency at local collaboration Meetings Such as United Way, Houston East End Chamber of Commerce, American Diabetes Association, and Binational Health Week at Multiple Consulate in the Houston Area.

Experience June 2010 to February 2012 Ser Jobs For Progress

Career Coach / Lead Case Manager / Employment Specialist

Reviewed eligibility of clients for ongoing services.

Maintained a regular and predictable work schedule.

Obtained, verified, and calculated income and resources to determine client financial eligibility.

Interviewed clients or authorized representative to gather information to determine eligibility.

Conducted reviews to determine or verify eligibility or continued eligibility.

Processed changes to client status, overpayments, and adjusts or restores benefits

Documented case records using automated equipment to form a record for each client Communicated on an intermediate level with others to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems or complaints

Provide job search assistance to graduates of the training programs, including help with resumes, interview techniques, mock interviews, and job leads.

Accurately determined eligibility for Pathway Out of Poverty Federal Department of Labor program.

Maintain database of employers, training outcomes and placements.

Follow up with graduates to offer continuing job search coaching.

Constructed and revised professional and non-professional resumes

Assisted clients with overcoming employment barriers with special programs (DARS,TANF, RIO)

Developed and implemented employment plan for clients and managed clients progress

Maintained records, generated reports, and dictated meeting notes to comply with program directives

Determined eligibility and suitability for employment and training related programs

Participated in planning committees for programs for people with disabilities in the Houston area.

August, 2000 to August 03, 2009 Wesley Community Center

Youth Manager / Senior Case Manager

Plan, coordinate, and organize Youth Programs.

Answer phone calls and make appointments over the phone and help the public

Work with public schools to assure coordinated efforts and ability of program for youth referred by schools.

Submit reports for all funding sources to Youth Program.

Counsel, monitor and assist students who have engaged in pre-Delinquent behavior or who have committed status offenses.

Provide individual, family and group counseling to clients and their family.

Maintain and collect information a caseload of 50-70 participants; document accurately all contacts with them.

Conduct presentation about gangs, anger management, drugs and alcohol.

Create training curriculum, set goals, objectives, and feedback to staff.

Supervise and train staff.

Schedules and coordinates programs.

Assists in overseeing program to achieve highly successful public participation.

Instructs recreational classes and games.

Education: Houston Community College

Associate Degree in Arts

University of Houston

Working on my Bachelor Degree

Gateway to Care Community Health Worker Training Institute

Community Health Worker (CHW)

Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC)

Certified Application Counselor

United States Soccer Federation “C” License Coach and Trainer

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