Experience

IGNITE Collective, Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Provided support to the case management assigned to my caseload. Cased load varies. Work closely with consumers and/or their families. Communicate with staff, vendors organized and resolved concerns and work related situations. Write and update quarterly or yearly individual reports to be signed to the appropriate regional center. Communicate with service coordinators

• Mentor

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area Tailored and served adults with developmental disabilities. Support individuals on the school campus, classroom and home. Supported with individuals to reach their goals by helping them build a resume, becoming independent, and finding jobs.



Community Integrated Work Prog (C.R.P)

• Crisis Counselor

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area Provided 24 hour crisis intervention services. Stabilizing consumers and caregivers in crisis situations works to decrease police involvement. Assist in developing comprehensive crisis service plans of consumers. Use non-violent crisis intervention techniques. Document all consumer interactions in weekly reports to the Regional Center. Maintain statistical data on the number of consumers served, the type of service provided, the number of 5150 holds, and the number of 5150 holds… Show more Provided 24 hour crisis intervention services. Stabilizing consumers and caregivers in crisis situations works to decrease police involvement. Assist in developing comprehensive crisis service plans of consumers. Use non-violent crisis intervention techniques. Document all consumer interactions in weekly reports to the Regional Center. Maintain statistical data on the number of consumers served, the type of service provided, the number of 5150 holds, and the number of 5150 holds prevented. Collaborated with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, police officers, school psychologists, and court officials in an effort to serve clients in crisis. Delivered strategic measures to aid mental health and development of individuals experiencing a crisis and provided solutions for management and intervention. Responded to clients by telephone and in person, assessed needs, provided tours and determined appropriate treatment. Modeled and practiced coping strategies and educated families and youth regarding psychopharmacology, types of services, family intervention strategies, and creating a safe environment for youth within the home. Show less



DirectEd Educational Services

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Education Assistant

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  As a Paraprofessional would assists teachers and school staff members to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Assist teacher(s) with lesson instruction, activity directions or curriculum implementation to an assigned student or a group of students. Assist the teacher in dealing with behaviors such as biting, scratching, hitting, running, etc. while following the behavior support plan in place.



Los Angeles Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Trainee

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2016

  Worked in assisting by caring for the physical needs of students with disabilities Supported students in their training and education. I perform a variety of activities pertinent to physical care, and tutoring. Work in assisting by caring for the physical needs of students with disabilities, helping in their training and education. I perform a variety of activities pertinent to training, physical care, disciplining, and tutoring.