Ricky's resume case management updated may 2016
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Ricky Alvarez is a bilingual professional with over 8 years of experience in the human services sector, focusing on support for minorities and youth. He has held various roles, including community support worker and cultural coach, and has worked in educational environments aiding individuals with mental health challenges and disabilities. Alvarez has a background in psychology and visual communication and is currently pursuing a master's in clinical mental health counseling.
Ricky's resume case management updated may 2016
- 1. RICKY ALVAREZ (H辿ctor Ricardo Alvarez) 1419 Zepol Rd # 102 - Santa Fe, NM 87507 608-695-2553 hectoricardo@hotmail.com STRENGTHS * Bilingual Professional (Spanish-English) * 8+ Years Working in the Human Services Sector, Supporting Minorities * 8+ Years Working as a Coach, Advisor and Mentor for Youth and Families * 8+ Years Working in School, Non-Profit and Community Environments * 5+ Years Assisting People with Mental Health Challenges and Disabilities * 5+ Years Working as a Teacher in After School Programs in classroom environments * 7+ Years Organizing Leisure and Entertainment Activities for Non-Profit Org. * Software proficiency: Final Cut Pro 7; Sound track Pro; CS6 Adobe master Collection; Word-Press; Microsoft Office; familiar with Mac and Window computers WORK 2016-Present The Life Link Santa Fe, NM (USA) Community Support Worker *Designing recovery plans of care and facilitating coaching and case management services to help the hungry, homeless and displaced individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency *Providing emergency assistance, housing, employment services 2014-2016 Agave Health, Inc. Santa Fe, NM (USA) Community Support Worker *Designing a comprehensive plan of care and facilitating coaching sessions to support culturally diverse families to cope with cultural, social and emotional challenges in the local community *Leading the bilingual parenting skills group *Facilitating a parenting skills training to my co-workers 2013-2014 Magellan International School Austin-TX (USA) After School Teacher *Working with kids as a Bilingual After School Teacher (2d, 3rd and 4th grade) *Designed and implemented activities during the Spanish Immersion Summer Camp 2014 2010-Present Ricky Alvarezs Life Coaching Madison, WI & Austin-TX (USA) Cultural Coach *Facilitated Educational Workshops for Families through the Latino Health Council 2010-2013 Create Ability Inc. & Channels Inc. Madison-WI (USA) Residential Support *Providing Care and Support to People with Developmental Disabilities 2006-2009 4P-Juventura Program (Bethel C. S. Corp) Madison-WI (USA) Co-Funder/Director of the Program *Co-wrote the strategic plan for 4P-Juventura Program and submitted it to Bethel Community Services Corporation, resulting in a Program Grant awarded in 2006
- 2. *Developed Youth Leadership through Media and Art *Designed and Facilitated Workshops for Youth and Parents 2004-2006 Centro Hispano of Dane County Madison-WI (USA) Program Coordinator *Case Management and Assisting Latino Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System *Implemented Educational Programs for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System 2002-2003 Global Connections Committee (Student Org.) Madison-WI (USA) Outreach Coordinator *Advised students and implemented strategies to promote multicultural outreach and build connections between the student organization and the community outside campus. 2002-2004 Create Ability Inc. & Channels Inc. Madison-WI (USA) Vocational Coach *Facilitated Job Coaching and Provided Care and Support to People with Disabilities 1994-1997 S.O.S. Aldeas Infantiles Venezolana Venezuela Psychologist *Participated in the reorganization, overhaul, and strategic planning of SOS Kinderdorf Internationals Venezuelan branch *Assisted homeless children to cope with trauma and emotional challenges. *Trained substitute mothers to develop parenting skills to better assist their adoptive children. VOLUNTEER WORK 2008-2013 Latino Health Council Madison, WI (USA) Community Educator *Public Speaker and Workshop Facilitator EDUCATION *Oct 1993. Universidad Rafael Urdaneta (U R U ) Maracaibo,Venezuela Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Psychology (Evaluated by the E.C.E. - USA) *May 2011. Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Madison, WI Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Communication *Nov 2014. South-Western College (SWC) Santa Fe, NM - Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (IN PROGRESS) - 48.5 credit hours toward the License Substance Abuse Associate (LASSA) ACCOMPLISHMENTS *Awarded by Agave Healths Management Council for exceeding productivity requirement (Feb 2016) *Nominated for the 2010 All USA/Coca-Cola Academic Team *Undergraduate Cumulative GPA: 3.50 / Graduate Cumulative GPA: 3.78 MEMBERSHIPS *American Society of Alternative Therapies (Current) *Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (2010-2011)