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San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management, planning, project team, and clients. Manage Project Search contract and staff. Provide vocational training, supervision, and support to employees with disabilities in various departments, contracts, agencies, etc., on behalf of PCSI to enhance employability and employee development as well as facilitate employee integration within the existing environment. Teach job skills to supported employees, ensuring a safe working environment for employees at all times. Ensure job accommodations are provided as stated to increase independence and productivity. Document progress, maintain case management and prepare reports in support of the Company, mission and AbilityOne program. Support, implement, report, and follow up on positive behavior and behavior intervention.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Responsible for overseeing the assessment function for the agency, case management team, IDA affordable housing program, career readiness training and the transitional employment program through workforce development. Manage and coordinate activities of well-being services for internal and external use. Manage federal grant programs. Provide assessment solutions for all team members/units and offer continuous guidance on using the tool. Analyze outcome reports and workforce development case management services to address causes of concerns and develop recommendations for improvement. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high quality customer service delivery for clients in a clinical setting and workforce development. Maintain case record on a Case Management System. Investigating and solving customer problems that have been passed on by case management staff. Train staff to deliver a high standard of customer service, and hire, train, and terminate staff. Support the organization in its mission to help change lives through the power of work. Create and Maintain relations with outside agencies.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Responsible for assisting Goodwill Industries of San Antonio clients with fostering a healthy and positive approach to personal challenges by offering guidance and professional coaching in areas such as personal relationships, self-esteem, finances, health and personal success. Maintain case record on a Case Management System. The Life Skills Coach will create strong relationships with individuals and provide unbiased feedback in a non-judgmental environment. Support the organization in its mission to help change lives through the power of work.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Conducted individual sessions, counseling groups, and brief intake interviews/safety planning for clients with Substance Use Disorder. Completed bio-psychosocial intake assessments on incoming clients to meet the psychological health needs of adults presenting with primary diagnosis of substance abuse. Conducted supervised individual counseling sessions and facilitated process and creative groups to address physical, mental, social, and emotional affecting recovery. Developed goal orientated treatment plans to promote long-term psychological health utilizing a Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused, and client-centered therapy approaches. Compiled referral resource list in collaboration with client to connect the individual with local resources for continuity of care post-residential treatment. Communicated and collaborated with family members and significant others during the treatment process. Attended daily staff meetings regarding client progress and treatment evaluations. Collaborated with treatment team regarding high-risk individuals. Responsible for providing immediate crisis intervention and supervised counseling for individuals in the detoxification unit. Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment. Completes paperwork and maintain client-related notes and assessments using an online data software system.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Coordinate placement, provide guidance and counsel for Texas A&M University-San Antonio students that are enrolled in the educator preparation program. Conduct and research development for field based students based on tracking assessments. Develop and maintain relationships with district and employment partners for experiential learning between student, districts and University. Manage student case files in accordance with education and career track. Oversees Educator Preparation department content and website manager. Determine eligibility for program by collecting and analyzing all information required for approval. Work collaboratively with students to determine and achieve educational and career oriented goals. Map service plan to complete program and degree requirements. Register students for Indicated courses based on course prerequisites. Create applications and record keeping processes based on recruiting initiatives and advising new and current students. Developed working relationships with various school districts and their human resource department to create pathways to employment. Create newsletters, brochures, and advertisements for communicative purposes, experiential learning opportunities, and recruiting activities. Supervise and coordinate training and teacher preparation events. Investigating and solving customer problems that have been passed on by other departments or student services. Collaborate across business functions to enhance the customer service experience. Recruit and present to various communities for program recruitment.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Work with COO, CEO, External Affairs, and Director of Girl Leadership Experience to effectively speak with current and possible donors to fit their funding needs. Initiate contact with executives and project managers of organizations to write creative curriculum for grade levels of Kinder to High school in several domains i.e., Financial Literacy, STEM, Health, etc. Develop programs and educational activities for all age groups including adults through Publisher. Develop training for staff and volunteers. Collaborate across business functions to enhance the customer service experience. Manage federal Grant Programs. Draft and submit applications for grant funding. In addition, measure outcomes of grant funded projects as well as everyday organization programs. The measured outcomes reported to grants and donors. Create reports based on outcome measurements to maintain the business processes that occur in the organization.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Work with infants and toddlers utilizing specialized knowledge and skills in order to properly address the physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental needs of children. Developed a deeper family relationship by engaging parents in social service processes to find necessary resources for success. Acted as a liaison for parents between other social services to help apply and qualify for State benefits including job placement. Counseled families to encourage a healthier family dynamic in everyday life. Manage case files and documentation.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Wrote creative and innovative curriculum based lesson plans in the 9-12 grade level. Used appropriate and effective behavior management in the daily classroom. Taught 7 classes with an average of 30 students; courses include two English III AP, two English IV AP, and three English IV.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Served as reading teacher for 5th and 9th grade groups, created curriculum to be followed throughout course of program. Wrote thematic units based on TEKS. Followed City of San Antonio guidelines for curriculum that would benefit the students' educational progress. Tracked students by grades and behavior daily. In addition, supervised aide staff.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Set up programs and daily activities for daily care of after school care at site. Maintained equipment and facilities. Tutored and assisted children with homework. Monitored meal delivery to the students in the after school care. Supervised two staff members. Created and followed daily activities. Maintained case records and tracked progress of students.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Set up programs and daily activities for daily care of after school care at site. Maintained equipment and facilities. Tutored and assisted children with homework. Monitored meal delivery to the students in the after school care. Supervised two staff members. Created and followed daily activities. Maintained case records and tracked progress of students.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Supervised six after school program sites (4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools). Monitored all six schools daily to assure they were in accordance with program demands and Positive Beginnings policy. Supervised 17-20 employees. Maintained program by way of working with principals and site directors, Monitored employees to ensure they maintained equipment and facilities. Assisted in the coordination of Human Resources of the Agency, including training staff and processed the Payroll of staff. Ensured staff were completing tutoring and assisting children with homework. Maintained standards set by the state of Texas.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Ba, English; Secondary Education Certification