Leslie Ortega
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Domestic Violence Advocate
Sarah's InnApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified
Crisis Prevention InstituteSep, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Youth Guidance
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Career Pathway Coach
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Youth Outreach Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bilingual Office Assistant
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Jul 2022 - Jan 2023
Youth Outreach Services is a nonprofit organization that targets high need communities in Chicago to promote the safety, wellbeing, and self-worth of every child. YOS provides critical services to communities, youth, and their families to inspire positive development through a variety of child welfare, counseling, juvenile justice, and prevention services. I conducted prescreen assessments to clients needing services for the Problematic Sexual Behavior Program, Multi-Systemic Family Therapy Program, Diversion Program, Prevention Program, Counseling, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program. Appropriate referrals were made through phone inquires. I conducted monthly surveys to clients to ensure efficiency by the counselors and programs. I conducted reports through the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to verify clients' insurance eligibility. Show less
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Lincoln Elementary School District 103
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Brookfield, Illinois, United States
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School Social Worker
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
I worked one on one and in groups to fulfill students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. I assisted students in classrooms with behavioral, academic, or socio-emotional challenges. In the Special Education Program, I supported special education students by helping them transition throughout the school day, academic, or socio-emotional learning. I communicated with LADSE, Grade level team, teachers, and other disciplines to monitor progress, modify approaches, and evaluations for students with Individualized Education Program goals. I helped creat a social developmental study for an IEP evaluation. I created a research based curriculum for a small group for 8 weeks. Show less
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Concordia University Chicago
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Advising Assistant
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
As an Advising Assistant I created and organized student files. I prepared mailings to students using BANNER, Access, and Excel. I complied to FERPA polices and regulations by ensuring confidentiality, updating consent forms, and monitoring student data. I managed the departments call station and helped students with academic inquiries. As an Advising Assistant I created and organized student files. I prepared mailings to students using BANNER, Access, and Excel. I complied to FERPA polices and regulations by ensuring confidentiality, updating consent forms, and monitoring student data. I managed the departments call station and helped students with academic inquiries.
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Morton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Secretary for Phi Theta Kappa
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May 2019 - May 2020
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the official honor society for community colleges. PTK recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. PTK selects students based off a 3.5 grade point average or higher and invitation through their institution’s chapter. As a Secretary, I helped host and create Phi Theta Kappa events at Morton College. I recruited and enrolled new members through events. I kept ongoing communication to potential eligible students and supported their onboarding journey. Show less
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Education
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University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Social Work - MSW -
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Major: Social Work Minor: Psychology