Port Charlotte, Florida *****
********@***.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Dynamic Program Management and
Services Coordination professional with
proven success at Cornerstones. Adept at
fostering relationships and developing
programs that enhance positive
organizational impact. Specializes in
service delivery and operational efficiency.
Self-directed and motivated to ensure
project goals are met and exceeded.
SKILLS
Interpretation/Translation
(English/Spanish)
Program Management
Project Development and
Implementation
Data Entry/Data Quality
Microsoft Office Suite
Budget Building and Management
Organizational Development
Consensus/Relationship Building
Fundraising
Division Expansion
Services Coordination
Staff Development and Training
Scheduling and Event Planning
Strategic Planning
CPR/AED/First Aid Trained
Trauma Informed Care & Awareness
Mental Health First Aid
Behavioral Health Care in Unsheltered
Environments
Serious Mental Illness & Homelessness
Suicide Prevention in Latin Youth
REVIVE
Trauma-Informed Approach with
Escalation
Digital Family and Youth Support
Domestic Violence
Public Assistance & Employment
Programs
Social Benefits and Employment
JUANA PUMAROL
EXPERIENCE
Intake & Prevention Coordinator - Cornerstones - Reston, VA - 05/21 - Present
Operated in a team comprised of the client, case worker, housing locator, eviction prevention specialist and other resource providers to prevent client loss of housing
Engaged and built rapport with clients from marginalized communities, who were at risk of eviction, to develop a professional trust relationship
Created and maintained consistent communication channels, verbal and written, among concerned parties (i.e., tenant/client, landlord, referral source, collaborating agencies) to ensure best outcomes for clients
Provided mediation and advocacy with landlords on the tenant's behalf
Submitted applications for tenant assistance to Coordinated Services Planning (CSP)
Provided progress reports to Fairfax County concerning the rental assistance applications of tenants
Coordinator and STARSS Specialist - Cornerstones - Reston, VA - 07/20 - 05/21
Maintained effective partnerships and participated in a multi-disciplinary team with agency staff, the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH), the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD), the Fairfax County Community Services Board (CSB), Department of Family Services (DFS), multiple homeless services providers, and emergency shelter operators to deliver effective and timely wrap-around services to clients
Completed detailed intake and discharge processes for clients at the COVID emergency quarantine, protection, isolation and decompression (QPID) site.
Collected and processed client referral packets from a referring agency (CSP) or provider
Used multiple assessment tools to determine the types and levels of assistance needed by clients and client families
Oriented new clients to the program by explaining facility regulations, daily schedules, conduct expectations, client responsibilities, and other information necessary to ensure appropriate communal living behavior
Collected client intake agreements, emergency contact information, and other forms
Disseminated all relevant information pertaining to clients to appropriate staff promptly and advised of any concerning health conditions or special needs of clients
Performed status checks and interacted regularly with assigned clients at QPID site to assess well-being, reinforce rules, and provide appropriate services
Entered detailed and accurate case notes, updates, disciplinary actions, and all required documentation into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) client files and HMIS database
Encouraged clients and their family members to focus their efforts on attaining the objectives specified in their unique service plans
Participated in staff meetings and trainings as well as community-wide trainings
Maintained confidentiality of all clients personally identifiable information
Served as essential staff during inclement weather and other emergencies Intake and Discharge Coordinator - Cornerstones - Reston, VA - 05/20 - 07/20
Coordinated with referring Case Managers to prepare clients to be transported to the QPID site
Communicated with shelter and motel management when a client was being placed or discharged from the COVID QPID site
Collected client referral packets from referring agency or provider Services
Mandated Reporters: Recognizing and
Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect
Mandated Reporters: Recognizing &
Reporting Abuse, Neglect and
Exploitation of Adults.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Drug &
Alcohol Substance Abuse Specialist -
Stratford Institute - Alexandria, VA,
01/2020
Associate in Science (A.S.): Homeland
Security in Criminal Justice Science –
Florida Technical College - Pembroke Pines,
FL, 01/2015
Associate in Science (A.S.): Criminal
Justice and Principles in Policing -
Broward College – Davie, FL, 01/2010
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Native)
English (Fluent)
Provided program participants with facility regulations and policies
Coordinated with Data Analyst to ensure proper monitoring and status of clients
Collaborated with on-site team to coordinate and ensure client exits to stable housing Child Protective Services Case Manager & Assistant/Interpreter-Translator - Loudoun County Department of Family Services - Leesburg, VA - 09/17 - 04/18
Provided verbal and written Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish interpretations and translations for caseworkers, clients, investigators, and other officials during investigations, family assessments, or other meetings, often during emotionally charged situations
Utilized knowledge of different dialects spoken in Hispanic culture to communicate clearly with clients from South and Central America
Consulted caseworker calendars to schedule family home visits in domestic violence, abuse, and neglect cases
Involved in cases with Child Protective Services (CPS) situations during meetings, home visits, and supervised visitation with family members
Interpreted for children and relatives in multidisciplinary team meetings and in court cases
Assisted detectives and CPS workers (either in the home or at the hospital) during ongoing cases of physical and sexual abuse
Interpreted for non-English speaking clients in person and over the phone to assist staff in completing applications or assessments
Utilized clerical and administrative skills including keyboarding, computer applications, scheduling, and answering telephones
Leveraged knowledge of Excel, and Word to document complaints and referrals Service Facilitator - Moms In Motion/The Home Your Way - Front Royal, VA - 12/17 - 04/18
Impacted clients lives by providing timely, effective, and high-quality service facilitation and case management
Supported clients and families by promoting self-determination and recovery
Engaged and responded to clients, families and other professionals and stakeholders, treating them with courtesy and respect
Made professional decisions impartially, free from personal bias and outside influence
Maintained appropriate professional boundaries with clients, coworkers, and the public
Reported ethical concerns or unethical behaviors, including fraud, waste, or abuse
Verified active Medicaid in Department of Medical Assistance Services portal and reviewed the client's changes in medication, therapies, and current health status
Provided service facilitation for various Medicaid program enrollees and case management services for family and Individual Support Waiver enrollees
Delivered information to individuals to help improve their quality of life
Maintained knowledge of each waiver, the application process, criteria, and services available
Developed the service plan with the individual and the EOR and conducted reassessment visits
Provided the Policy Procedure Letter to the fiscal employer agent along with the appropriate forms to start the process of becoming an Employer of Record (EOR)
Reviewed manual with the EOR and submitted requests for service authorization to the appropriate service authorization contractor
Documented services as required by the Department of Medical Assistance Services
Assisted EOR when filling out paperwork for the Fiscal Employer Agent/PPL
Conducted the annual Level of Care Review process
.