Karen Gascar
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Credentials
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Motivational Interviewing
PESIAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training
Community Resource CenterJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Counseling the Homeless & Those at Risk of Becoming Homeless
NeighborWorks AmericaDec, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Financial Coaching: Helping Clients Reach Their Goals
NeighborWorks AmericaDec, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Building Competency for HUD Housing Counseling
NeighborWorks AmericaJul, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Credit Counseling for Maximum Results
NeighborWorks AmericaJun, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Delivering Effective Financial Education for Today's Consumer
NeighborWorks AmericaDec, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Career Coaching Training
Central New Mexico Community CollegeSep, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Financial Coaching Training
Central New Mexico Community CollegeSep, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Community Resource Center
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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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Mar 2021 - Present
CRC works to end hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence in North County San Diego. All of CRC's programs are designed to create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.• Provide direct supervision and general oversight of Integrative Services staff including case managers, intake specialists, and interns• Coordinate the planning and daily operations of CRC's Integrative Services case management, housing, and shelter programs• Monitor grant contract requirements and outcomes are achieved, properly tracked, documented, and reported according to respective grants & CRC guidelines Show less
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Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
• Facilitated Carlsbad & Oceanside housing programs focusing on homelessness intervention for those experiencing homelessness & homelessness prevention for those at-risk of homelessness, including Carlsbad CDBG Covid funds available to Carlsbad residents financially impacted by the pandemic • Reviewed and processed intake and eligibility documentation based on program and contract guidelines
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Interfaith Community Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Housing Specialist
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Mar 2020 - Oct 2020
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs. • Assisted homeless individuals and families in locating and securing housing of their choice • Assisted participants in development of a strength-based/solution-focused individualized goal and action plan that promotes permanent housing and self -sufficiency • Served as an ongoing liaison between property managers and participants • Collected and reported program data, including HMIS reporting and funders’ required data Show less
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Emerge Diagnostics Inc.
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United States
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Health and Human Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Post Loss Coordinator
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Jun 2019 - Feb 2020
Emerge Diagnostics is a California-based company focused on the diagnosis of soft tissue injuries, with twin goals of better patient outcomes and reduced costs. Using Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment (EFA), a more accurate diagnosis is given & it allows targeted, site-specific treatment recommendations that improve outcomes and return-to-work times. • Coordinated & scheduled EFA testing for various customers nationwide Emerge Diagnostics is a California-based company focused on the diagnosis of soft tissue injuries, with twin goals of better patient outcomes and reduced costs. Using Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment (EFA), a more accurate diagnosis is given & it allows targeted, site-specific treatment recommendations that improve outcomes and return-to-work times. • Coordinated & scheduled EFA testing for various customers nationwide
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County of San Diego
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Services Specialist
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Feb 2017 - May 2019
The County's Health & Human Services Agency provides a broad range of health and social services to promote wellness, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life for individuals and families in San Diego County. • Determined eligibility for customers who applied for public assistance via governmental programs and community services including CalWORKS, Medi-Cal, & CalFresh The County's Health & Human Services Agency provides a broad range of health and social services to promote wellness, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life for individuals and families in San Diego County. • Determined eligibility for customers who applied for public assistance via governmental programs and community services including CalWORKS, Medi-Cal, & CalFresh
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Community HousingWorks
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Class Facilitator & Financial Coach
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Aug 2015 - Feb 2017
Community HousingWorks is a California based non-profit organization that builds and develops affordable rental communities. Through opportunities to rent and achieve financial stability and next-generation success, CHW empowers individuals and families to move up in the world. • Facilitated Financial Fitness classes in both English & Spanish for over 100 participants • Coached Community HousingWorks residents and community members on financial goals such as decreasing debt, increasing credit score, and increasing emergency savings • Utilized the co-active coaching model while providing support to clients • Updated & maintained ETO database to effectively track participant's financial progress Show less
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Americorps Member & Project Coordinator
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Apr 2014 - Jul 2015
The mission of BAME Renaissance CDC is to strengthen the residents and businesses in Greater Logan Heights through community empowerment, economic growth, and education. • Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members, local non-profit organizations and government agencies to provide necessary services to low and moderate income families in the Greater Logan Heights area • Provided workshops and coaching on financial literacy & job development skills • Coordinated multiple career fairs in partnership with workforce providers & local organizations • Promoted BAME CDC services and events through community outreach events and social media posts • Maintained Apricot client database to effectively track clients and program progress • Coordinated volunteers for various BAME events and programs including the 1st Annual Imperial Avenue Street Festival and the 2014 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site Show less
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Education
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California State University San Marcos
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science with a Global Concentration -
Mt. Carmel High School
High School