Experience

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  Nexus Point Church, Inc. "where God and People Connect " Iglesia Punto de Conexion

  • 15930 good hope road spencerville md 20905

  • Senior Pastor

    • Sep 2013 - Present
    • 15930 good hope road spencerville md 20905

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  DHR MD Montgomery County Office of Child Support Enforcement

  • Program Manager

    • Mar 2013 - Present

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  MCSG CENTRO DE APOYO A LA FAMILIA, INC.

  • Añasco, Puerto Rico

  • Founder and President

    • Feb 2002 - Jun 2010
    • Añasco, Puerto Rico

    Provision “Marriage and Family Workshops” in disadvantaged communities’ free of cost; for the betterment of marriage and family quality of life; workshop speaker and pastor of local congregation.

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  MUNICIPALITY OF AÑASCO

  • AÑASCO, PUERTO RICO

  • DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES

    • Feb 2005 - Jan 2009
    • AÑASCO, PUERTO RICO

    Management of federal programs: management of CBDG funds, Section 8, Housing Rehabilitation, Direct Care Services, Drug Prevention Program and Citizens Assistance program. Grant writing and submittal of proposals to State and Federal Agencies. Supervision: staff of nine; evaluation and management of work progress, performance and productivity. Manage and organize work distribution. Supervision of five (5) Program Coordinators.

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  MCSG VIDA MATRIMONIAL Y FAMILIAR

  • WASHINGTON D.C., MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND PENNSYLVANIA

  • CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP SPEAKER

    • Feb 2001 - Jan 2002
    • WASHINGTON D.C., MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND PENNSYLVANIA

    Marriage and Family Workshops, Marriage Retreats, Church Conferences, Marriage Counseling and Crisis Intervention.

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  ADFAN, PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN

  • AÑASCO, PUERTO RICO

  • FAMILY SERVICES TECH. I

    • Dec 1999 - Jan 2001
    • AÑASCO, PUERTO RICO

    Verification of child abuse referrals. Investigate to determine if children are at risk as referred. Perform "Social Study" of household through field visits to observe family interaction, living arrangements, finances, educational and health provisions: Interview parents, children, other household members, neighbors, school officials, medical professionals, caretakers, any other relevant source or agency with direct contact with children referred. Determine risk based on information collected. If, risk is evidenced, take appropriate action: referral for supervision and counseling of parents and children to assure protection or removal of children and placement in foster care. Provide follow-up services: counseling; referrals for: psychological testing, re-education programs, medical treatment, drug addiction treatment, housing and economic assistance programs. Conduct evaluation of family progress for unification if plausible.

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  DSS MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT

  • ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

  • ESTABLISHMENT OFFICER: CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENT II

    • Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
    • ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

    Interview clientele filing application for child support enforcement, medical coverage and establishment of paternity. Process and submit cases with the Civil Court Division. Hold scheduling settlement conferences with the non-custodial and custodial parents regarding guidelines and amount to be ordered for support. Interpret court orders, enter orders into CSES system, and set up accounts for monies to be distributed. Process UISFA's to be sent to responding jurisdictions.

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  SPANISH COUNCIL OF CHURCHES ALLEGHENY EAST SDA CONFERENCE

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • CHURCH PASTOR

    • Aug 1997 - Jul 1998
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Pastor of two congregations, membership 500. Church administration, director of church board, presided meetings, prepared and supervised annual work plan including annual budget, oversight and evaluation of church departments, preaching, counseling and orientation related to social problems and spiritual needs of marriage, family and individual’s.

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  WEST CONFERENCE OF PUERTO RICO SDA

  • MAYAGÜEZ, PUERTO RICO

  • CHURCH PASTOR

    • Jul 1994 - Aug 1997
    • MAYAGÜEZ, PUERTO RICO

    Church administration, director of church board, presided meetings, prepared and supervised annual work plan including annual budget, oversight and evaluation of church departments, preaching, counseling and orientation related to social problems and spiritual needs of marriage, family and individual’s.

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  NYC HRA, DSS, INCOME MAINTENANCE CENTER

  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK

  • SOCIAL SERVICES GROUP SUPERVISOR (PAAI)

    • Jan 1988 - Jun 1991
    • NEW YORK, NEW YORK

    Supervised Prescreening Unit of Application Section, staff of seven (7) eligibility specialist (ESIII), two (2) Office Assistant (OAIII); authorized issuance of emergency grants, Immediate Needs (Cash assistance) Expedited Food Stamps, referrals of homeless singles to shelters and homeless families to housing unit for placement through review of cases. Managed and organized work distribution. Trained, evaluated and managed staff progress and performance. Group Supervisor in Undercare Unit, staff of five (5) eligibility specialist (ESIII), one Office Assistant (OAIII); reviewed and approved recertification of ongoing Financial, Food Stamp and Medicaid Assistance.

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  SUPPORTED WORK PROGRAM NEW YORK EASTER SEAL SOCIETY

  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK

  • CONSULTANT/JOB COACH

    • Jun 1987 - Jan 1988
    • NEW YORK, NEW YORK

    Assessment, training of developmentally disabled young adults in job readiness, placement in competitive work sites, on the job training (Coaching), onsite performance evaluation. Follow-up services, client contact, employer contact, family contact, counseling, and referrals to agencies to meet specific needs of client.

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  HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  • COUNSELING-ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    • Sep 1986 - Jun 1987

    Advisement of disabled students in curriculum requirements, classroom problems related to testing alternatives, tutoring services, and equipment use; follow-up on classroom modifications, equipment installation, use, and effectiveness of modifications.

  • COLLEGE ASSISTANT ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

    • Apr 1985 - Feb 1987

    Assist students in preparing their academic programs; advise and assist students in transferring to senior colleges; orient students on services provided by the college; refer students to programs which meet their expressed needs.

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  Air-Mik Corporation

  • New York, New York

  • Supervisor

    • Feb 1975 - Nov 1983
    • New York, New York

    Supervised staff of fifteen; trained new employees; evaluated and managed work progress, performance and productivity. Managed and organized work distribution.