Service Services

Kevin U. Gonzalez

**** ***** ******** **** #*** Alexandria, VA. 22311

● 703-***-**** ●***********@*****.***

EDUCATION

• Masters of Education – Higher Education Administration 2009 - 2011

o Northeastern University, Boston, MA. GPA: 3.45

• Bachelors of Science – Psychology 2003-2007

o George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and some French.

• Extensive experience in working with multi-cultural & multi-faith population.

• Advocacy Counsel Executive Board Member for former inmate rights.

• Passionate about providing opportunity, knowledge & resources to the community.

• Strong leadership qualities with ability to take charge and follow through with a commitment to excellence.

• Over 5 years’ experience in social services policy and practices.

• Excellent and confident supervisory skills both professionally and personally.

• Over six years of experience in K-12 education, administration and leadership.

• Ability to exercise diplomacy, discretion, initiative, creativity, and independent judgment.

• Extensive experience and proficiency with MS software, and virtual communication.

• Creative insight on reaching goals and the ability to address situations diplomatically.

• Sound, common sense decision-maker with well-rounded experience.

CAREER SUMMARY

Social Worker II Dept. of Neighborhood & Community Services Fairfax, VA. JAN 2010 – Present

Receive client referrals from county and community-based human service providers and direct client contacts. Assess individual/family service needs; identifies appropriate service options, utilizing expertise in community and family resources. Collaborate with clients and other human service professionals to identify prevention, early intervention and self-sufficiency-oriented service options, drawing heavily on family and community resources, as well as public sector services. Develop initial service action plans. Make appropriate resource referrals and service linkages. Provide service coordination and referrals to case management in selected client circumstances. Utilize automated systems and advanced telephone technology in all facets of work.

Gang Task Force Reentry Advisor/Community Specialist

Offender Aid Restoration Arlington, VA. JAN 2011 – AUG 2011

Coordinate a reentry program for ex-offenders by providing crisis intervention, assessing needs of clients, information and case management services. Collaborate, integrate and coordinate with other organizations from multiple sectors such as community services, police, recreation, churches, advocacy groups, courts, etc., to help clients access county-wide resources, and build their capacity to navigate across services, thus promoting a systems perspective of community. Attend gang trainings as well as Reentry trainings and relevant meetings to familiarize and coordinate with service providers. Track and report quarterly rates of recidivism, employment retention, education/vocational training program enrollment to Gang task-force coordinator. Assist clients in setting realistic and appropriate employment and life goals. . Maintain communication and dialogue with Arlington County Gang Task-force Coordinator.

Social Worker

Dept. of Family Services Fairfax, VA MAY 2008 – DEC 2009

Provide case management services to frail, elderly homebound adults through screening adult abuse and neglect reports; conducting adult abuse and neglect assessments/investigations; planning services; making referrals to connect families with services; providing clinical casework intervention; monitoring compliance with court orders; assessing risk and working to insure the safety of adults; collaborating with a wide range of professionals; and maintaining case documentation through the use of database. Cases require intensive interventions and services.

Social Worker

Medical Facilities of America Arlington, VA SEP 2007 – MAY 2008

Serve a culturally and ethnically diverse population of over 98 residents and their families. Provide short-term interventions designed to promote self-sufficiency. Assists low-income residents in crisis to be self-sufficient by providing: emergency financial assistance, crisis intervention, counseling, and referral to appropriate services within the Department and the community. Identify barriers to self-sufficiency and goal planning to overcome barriers. Work as a liaison with community agencies and individuals to best serve the patients.

Center Director

Dept. of Neighborhood & Community Services Fairfax, VA MAY 2004 – AUG 2007

Organize, prepare and carry out activities for elementary school age children enrolled in before and after-school program. Research and develop recreation programs for youth, practices and protocols through critical evaluation. Coordinate and obtain resources required for program implementation, interventions, and services for youth. Develop community partnerships with parents and surrounding businesses. Provide counseling and guidance as needed. Provide crisis intervention and support services to low-income families and their students. Train employees on how to develop effective partnerships, specifically managing of partnerships, group processes and team building, problem solving and conflict resolution, working with volunteers, motivation, and recognition and celebration.

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