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• Jan 2016 - Present

Child Development Associate-Instructor

• 2006 - Present

Developing, planning, and providing conferences and course-workshops related to Early Child Care and Education. Advising and assessing candidates interested on getting a Child Development Associate (CDA). Consultation to child care providers. Developing, planning, and providing conferences and course-workshops related to Early Child Care and Education. Advising and assessing candidates interested on getting a Child Development Associate (CDA). Consultation to child care providers.

Child Welfare Specialist - Intact Program

• 2007 - 2016

Providing family-centered services to families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as a result of an indicated investigation of abuse or neglect. Providing individualized, culturally-responsive, and relevant services for each family to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being. Providing case management, mentoring, parenting coaching, translation, and linkage to community-based resources. Providing family-centered services to families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as a result of an indicated investigation of abuse or neglect. Providing individualized, culturally-responsive, and relevant services for each family to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being. Providing case management, mentoring, parenting coaching, translation, and linkage to community-based resources.