Esther Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Georgetown, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

Assist in the planning, development, and creation of the Refugee and Migrant Technical Assistance Center (RMTAC) Clinical Case Consultation (CCC) Services to meet the six-month delivery timeframe established by the grant funder, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)Provide clinical consultation services covering a range of issues relevant to migrant and refugee behavioral health which include helping providers through psychosocial and clinical interventions, screenings, and assessments to treat behavioral health conditionsRespond to provider requests for support with topics like how to identify and respond to gender-based violence, human trafficking, and child abuse, or how to reach and engage refugee and migrantsDevelop and deliver trainings addressing strengths, resiliency-based approaches, cultural humility, best practices for working with interpreters, policies and protocols on behavioral health issues, new treatment and early intervention practices for working with recently arrived refugee and migrant people, and suicide assessment for staff members, management, and providersCollaborate with the providers, Technical Assistance Coordinator, and Consultants to provide culturally sensitive and evidence-based interventions and activities

Austin, Texas, United States

Oversee the recruitment process of identifying, recruiting, and enrolling participantsCoordinate administrative tasks for the investigator including protocol amendments and preparation of IRB documentsProvide project management for the grant-funded research study by coordinating study and project activities among team membersAssist with securing Internal Review Board (IRB) approvals and meeting IRB-related reporting requirements as well as reporting requirements of the sponsorSupervise the data management activities at the REDCap site of The University of Texas at Austindata collection, including administration of interviews and questionnairesComplete certifications in HIPAA, the conduct of human subjects research (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative or CITI), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ensure they are current for the grant award period

Charlestown, New Hampshire, United States

Managed and distributed of all camper and group specific information including behavioral plans, social needs, birthdays, allergies, and background to staff before and during each sessionEnsured that cabin staff had all necessary supplies including cleaning supplies, beds, mattresses, linens, lights, and gamesManaged the scheduling and execution of phone calls for campersManaged the weekly letters home process and the once per session letters to yourself processFacilitated and managed bunk day activities with cabin staff weeklyOrganized and managed rainy day activities collaboratively with program coordinatorFirst point of contact for camper behavioral needs and group leadership/managementPlanned, organized, and lead aspects of the Staff Orientation Workshops especially regarding mental health, behavioral health, and child abuseScheduled and conducted daily informal check-ins with each cabin counselor and weekly formal meetingsPresented cabin issues to Director & Leadership Team in nightly meetings

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Complete home visits to meet with children and their sponsors post-releaseServe as point person for stakeholders in each family's case including legal providersBuild and maintain relationships with community service providers in order to coordinate referrals and service planning in relevant areasMaintain accurate records of post release services including measurable outcomes and justification for termination of services while consistently ensuring the confidentiality of information relevant to children and their casesAssess and provide a recommendation for the purpose of reunifying children with their potential sponsors including conducting interviews and background checks and documenting findings in a comprehensive report within timelines established by funding body

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Teach general psychology classes to undergraduate students virtually by utilizing a variety of technology including D2L and McGraw Hill ConnectReport student learning outcomes based on participation, class performance, and completion of assignments and examinationsDevelop and manage the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and college standardsMaintain professional and prompt communication with students to support success in academic goalsCollaborate with colleagues on course curriculum

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Served as initial contact for incoming referrals in an expedited manner for each office in South CarolinaTracked all referrals from receipt to assignment to ensure that all cases are being managed per agency policyConducted surveys for stakeholders, staff, current and discharged clients, and other sources in order to gather data for outcomes and quality assuranceIdentified marketing efforts to bring awareness of services to the community and provide ongoing community outreach to current partner agencies such as DSS, DJJ, COC, DMH, hospitals, group homes, etc.

Broward County, Florida, United States

Provided customized individual and family therapy to a caseload of 20 to 30 clients on a weekly basisPreserved and protected confidential information while maintaining accurate records for all services renderedCompleted therapeutic behavioral on-site services (TBOSS), treatment plan reviews, biopsychosocial assessments, functional assessment rating scales, and brief behavioral health status exams with mental health and substance abuse populations as needed throughout treatment to meet company and insurance guidelines

Delray Beach, Florida

Maintained accurate program records and grant required statisticsPresented community training and participated in community events and meetingsAssisted victims with VOCA relocation application process and address confidentiality programAdministered direct services to victims of domestic violence in accordance with program guidelines and agency policiesProvided legal advocacy, court accompaniment, crisis intervention, safety planning, supportive counseling, advocacy, and referrals

Delray Beach

Monitored contractual outcomes that drove quality for network providersResponsible for meeting program outcomes as outlined by funding sources and for the timely billing of all servicesPerformed or assisted with any duties or operations to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements

Riviera Beach, Fl

Provided direct services to children, adults, and families in accordance with program guidelines and agency policiesSupported clients and referring agencies by responding to inquiries via emails and phone regarding the intake processManaged trauma services to ensure that high-risk clients were assisted within 24 hours to promote best possible outcomeMaintained detailed record of trauma services provided to high-risk populations in accordance to Department of Children and Families and ChildNet guidelinesCoordinated services with other community partners and referral agencies for employment services, peer support groups, substance abuse, mental health, and family reunification needsParticipated in any variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies

West Palm Beach, Florida

Effectively managed a team by assisting in the investigation and resolution of problemsEvaluated performance and administered personnel actions, such as implementing rewards and recognitions systemsOversaw and monitored employee/employer relations by holding staff accountable and administering disciplinary action

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Effectively interacted with children in group care and endeavored to meet the varying needs of each childFostered student success, achievement and persistence through innovative life skills education and vocational trainingCollaborated with the criminal justice community to integrate activities, communicate issues, and resolve problems

Vero Beach, Fl

Ordered and maintained inventory of medical supplies through online providersKept the camp health record log book up-to-date with information about visits from 20 to 30 campers to the clinic on a daily basisManaged and administered medication to 10 to 50 campers at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bedtime.Answered and made phone calls to parents and supervisors in a professional settingSanitized First Aid office and facilities to conserve campers’ and administrators’ health

West Palm Beach, Florida

Worked on grammar, sentence structure, thesis development, flow, and details of paper projectsEdited essays for English as a Second Language (ESL), undergraduate, and graduate students with various levels of writing proficiency

West Palm Beach, Florida

Directed students and faculty to appropriate offices and sources depending on the issue that needed to be addressed or the purpose of the visitPrearranged conference room by adjusting chairs and tables according to predetermined layouts in preparation for faculty and staff meetingsEntered professors' curriculum vitae from hard copies into a private online data storage unit

West Palm Beach, Florida

Conserved a systematized stock of office items by managing orders done through the Staples Advantage website for businessesAnswered phone calls and took messages while staff was out of the office, involved in meetings, or taking part in more pressing mattersMade arrangements for and assisted faculty and staff during and before meetings with the Provost

West Palm Beach, Fl

Tracked what supervisor spent work hours doing in spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel, culminating in a yearly reportPresented data from spreadsheets and reports into color coordinated charts and graphs that adequately represented information for supervisors and administratorsCleaned employee lounge area on a weekly basis and preserved an organized work area for all employeesReordered office supplies through Staples Advantage online business supplier on a weekly basis and kept stock of supplies through a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet entry

Master Of Science - Ms, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, 3.95

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology, 3.59

Activities and Societies: To Write Love on Her Arms | Vice President, Public Relations Officer Science Club | Public Relations Officer.

High School Diploma, Visual Arts

Activities and Societies: Rho Kappa (Social Studies Honors Society) Art Honors Society English Honors Society Chinese Club | President