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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Provide support for the successful implementation of current and future programmatic initiatives, including developing short and long term plans for programs, monitoring progress, assuring adherence, and evaluating performance. Specific programs include Home Delivery, Summer Meals, and new program initiatives as directed by PM. Assist in design of performance objectives. Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency. Plan and execute home delivery program expansion. Identify new community partners to meet program participation goals and comply with grant requirement. Supervise Summer Meals and Community Outreach interns.

Greater Chicago Area

Traveled throughout Chicago to help high schoolers complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Conducted presentations for first generation students and their families about FAFSA, cover letter writing and what to expect in college both in English and Spanish. Collected feedback, attendance and outcomes to maintain positive relationships with program partners. Offered one on one mentorship with high school students who requested extra assistance.

Chicago

Conducted initial assessment and developed a service plan to address individual and family needs for 177 assigned households through Chicago Housing Authority FamilyWorks contract. Conducted regular follow-up and home visits to ensure clients are progressing towards self-articulated goals and maintaining lease compliance. Made internal and external referrals connecting to appropriate services for issues identified in the initial and ongoing assessment with outside agencies, as well as HHCD Youth and Workforce team. Maintained resident files and recorded all case management activities in centralized Salesforce database. Maintained relationships with external service providers and fostered new partnerships with agencies to increases network of resources. Determined and coordinated monthly educational and informational opportunities to increase knowledge on health and wellness, and family stability based on resident feedback and needs observed. Worked with the Property Manager of the housing developments to ensure any lease violations are cured within set Chicago Housing Authority deadlines.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Assisted with the recruitment, placement and retention of individual and group volunteers. Maintained Efforts to Outcome databases and undertook any other administrative duties. Offered advice and information to volunteers and organizations through face-to-face, phone and email contact. Held daily orientations and tours for external and internal volunteers. Monitored, supported, motivated and accredited Volunteer Resident Monitor volunteers for their work. Celebrated internal resident volunteers at planned monthly Awards Ceremony and weekly one on ones. Mentored high school and college aged interns, assigned appropriate tasks and improved their skills. Translated and assisted with Spanish speaking residents and their necessary case management.

Bachelor'S Of Liberal Arts And Social Sciences, Peace, Justice And Conflict Resolution Studies

Activities and Societies: DePaul University University Ministry Service Immersion Program

Spanish And Non-Profit Studies Courses, Spanish

Completed courses with fellow Universidad Marista de Merida students during a three month service focused study abroad program.