Motivated Remote-Ready Human Services Professional
Resume:
Anna B. Valenzuela
Douglas, AZ 85607
***********@*****.***
Education
Rio Salado Community College Phoenix, AZ
Certificate of Completion in Basic Corrections, November 2006 Cochise College Douglas, Az
Child Development Associates, April 2004
Horizon Health Care Institute Sierra Vista, AZ
Certificate of Completion in Nursing Assistant Training Program, June 2002 Arizona Department of Education Phoenix, AZ
Diploma of High School Equivalency (GED), May 1998 Experience
October 2025 to Present Human Service Specialist III State of Arizona Department of Economic Security
Division of Developmental Disabilities Benson, AZ
● Drive state vehicle to conduct onsite visits to members’ homes, schools and/or program sites to develop relationships and to discuss service needs and supports
● Develop, review, monitor and evaluate Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP) in accordance with mandated timeliness.
● Document individual progress and concerns, and complete appropriate referrals to community agencies.
● Facilitate meetings and program visits to assist with member/family choices.
● Collaborate with community agencies to provide assistance and support to members and families in crisis.
● Act as Supervisor in Supervisor’s absence.
● Initiating, developing, and maintaining member service plans.
● Interviewing, counseling, and interacting with members and family members.
March 2024- October 2025 Home and Community Based Service Coordinator Embrace Life Services Douglas, Az
● Coordinate services between members and Embrace life Services Providers.
● Monitoring staff is current with all certifications.
● Register staff for required training and course classes.
● Daily verification and approval of staff’s manual entries and sending them to payroll.
● Attend Person Centered Service Plan meetings every 90 days.
● Review, interview, and complete onboarding process for new applicants.
● Onboard new members for services.
● Create and Maintain an up to date paper file for all members. January 2024-March 2024 Behavioral Health Technician Caring Connections for Special Needs Douglas, Az
● Facilitated Group Respite for children.
● Performed one to one Individual Therapy Sessions.
● Documented all progress and needs of the children.
● Completed Group session and Individual therapy notes within timeframe.
● Transportation, pick up and drop offs and all required paperwork. May 2016 – August 2023 Behavioral Health Technician Community Bridges Inc. (Women’s Transition Project) Bisbee, AZ
● Monitored Self Administration of Medications
● Facilitated Relapse Prevention, Anger Management, and Life Skills groups.
● Maintained Safety and Accountability of Clients by conducting hourly health and welfare checks.
● Transported clients to medical appointments.
● Facilitated meetings between clients and support team.
● Completed intake and discharge procedures for clients. Sept 2015- Sept 2016 Acting Assistant Teacher
Child Parent Centers Inc. (Cobre del Sol Head Start) Bisbee, Az
● Accountability and safety of children.
● Completed observations of children’s interaction/behavior and daily activities.
● Documentation of children’s growth and development.
● Prepared all materials and classroom for daily use.
● Performed proper sanitation of tablets for meal times. March 2006-March 2014 Correctional Officer II
State of Arizona Department of Corrections Douglas, AZ Maintain public, staff, and inmate safety through facility and field operations that include:
● Accountability of inmates by conducting formal and informal counts.
● Housing units and vehicle inspections.
● Tools and equipment accountability.
● Observation and documentation of inmate behavior.
● Conducted inmate searches: pat downs, wands, and metal detectors.
● Inmate movement to include the proper applications of restraints: leg irons, handcuffs, belly chains, and flex cuffs.
● Proficiency in the maintenance and use of the following weapons: 9 mm Glock Pistol, 37 mm Gas Gun, and 12 Gauge Shotgun. August 2001-2006 Classroom Teacher
Child Parent Center Inc.(Bonita/La Escuelita Head Star) Douglas, AZ
● Accountability and safety of children.
● Observation of children’s interactions and daily activities.
● Documentation of children’s growth and development.
● Completed daily and weekly lesson plans.
● Conducted home visits.
● Facilitated Parent Meetings.
● Promoted health and hygiene: by completing head checks and daily tooth brushing.
● Provided a safe and positive environment that promotes and facilitates learning.
Personal
● Bilingual Certified by Quick Speak Language Services, in English and Spanish: written, spoken, and read.
● Ability to communicate clearly with customers and management.
● Developed interpersonal skills, having over 15 years' experience in high risk and culturally diverse environments.
● State of Arizona Department of Public Safety-Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
● First Aid and CPR AED certified.
● CPI Blue Card Certified
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