Experience

Broward County Health Dept

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Biological Scientist/Epidemiologist

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Have worked in different projects including, the vaccine team, completing data entry. Also, as an epidemiologist, provide information, CDC guidelines and utilize listening skills when interacting over the phone with individuals that have tested positive for Covid 19. Answer any questions that individuals might have and conduct the interviews in English and Spanish. Input the information provided on an individual case file, complete case notes for each individual as well. Have worked on another project at a testing site and register people that need to get tested for Covid 19. Attend trainings and meetings while maintaining flexibility and learn new skills while working for this project.



ComPsych

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• EAP Onsite Life Resources Specialist

  • Feb 2010 - Nov 2020

  Provide referral information and resources to Target Store team members on a variety of issues, including housing, applying for Medicaid/Medicare benefits, education, childcare, legal and counseling referrals. Also, displayed flexibility and worked as a back up provider when a different Target store needed assistance and coverage. Provide referral information and resources to Target Store team members on a variety of issues, including housing, applying for Medicaid/Medicare benefits, education, childcare, legal and counseling referrals. Also, displayed flexibility and worked as a back up provider when a different Target store needed assistance and coverage.



North Miami Foundation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Social Worker

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

  Conducted home visits to seniors and completed assessments in order to determine eligibility for services, which included meals on wheels, transportation to area supermarkets, case management, family and individual counseling, linking services with other agencies in the community. Attended trainings as required to imcrease my knowledge and improve my ability to perform my job duties. Conducted home visits to seniors and completed assessments in order to determine eligibility for services, which included meals on wheels, transportation to area supermarkets, case management, family and individual counseling, linking services with other agencies in the community. Attended trainings as required to imcrease my knowledge and improve my ability to perform my job duties.



Broward-Dade Safety Council

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Evaluator

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2017

  Provide evaluations to DUI and drug abuse clients to determine the need to be referred for further treatment. Conduct monthly appointments with special supervision clients that have current restrictions on their driver licenses. Also monitor on a monthly basis people that have an interlock device installed in their vehicles. Attend meetings, conferences and CEU's as needed. Provide evaluations to DUI and drug abuse clients to determine the need to be referred for further treatment. Conduct monthly appointments with special supervision clients that have current restrictions on their driver licenses. Also monitor on a monthly basis people that have an interlock device installed in their vehicles. Attend meetings, conferences and CEU's as needed.



Assoc. for Counseling & Psychiatry

• Substance Abuse Therapist

  • 2005 - 2011

  Provided Individual and Group counseling for individuals charged with DUI, as well as drug charges. Group and Individual sessions were offered in English and Spanish. Also was responsible for completing individual and group notes, developing treatment plans, discharge planning and case management services. Attended quarterly DUI provider meetings and trainings as needed. Provided Individual and Group counseling for individuals charged with DUI, as well as drug charges. Group and Individual sessions were offered in English and Spanish. Also was responsible for completing individual and group notes, developing treatment plans, discharge planning and case management services. Attended quarterly DUI provider meetings and trainings as needed.



Assoc. for Psychological Services

• Substance Abuse Therapist

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 2009

  Conducted Group and Individual therapy for DUI and other drug offense individuals in English and Spanish, completed individual and group notes, treatment plans, case management, discharge planning, communication with DUI schools, Probation Officers and the courts. Also, performed assessments on new clients and assigned them to group or individual therapy sessions. Conducted Group and Individual therapy for DUI and other drug offense individuals in English and Spanish, completed individual and group notes, treatment plans, case management, discharge planning, communication with DUI schools, Probation Officers and the courts. Also, performed assessments on new clients and assigned them to group or individual therapy sessions.