Jessica Arciniega-Valdez
Aurora
Summary
Highly motivated, proactive, and service-oriented individual with expertise working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and disability and mental health fields. Collaborative team player with leadership skills, strong communication, and dynamic problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Education & Outreach Assistant
Metropolitan State University of Denver
06.2024 - Current
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
- Served as a peer educator during tabling events, presentations and/or workshops
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
- Created social media content as part of outreach and education efforts
- Fostered and maintain relationships with both on-campus and off-campus organizations to enhance outreach, education and programming efforts
- Collaborated in creating goals that reflect the social, cultural, political, and economic diversity of students and staff of the Auraria campus.
Program Coordinator
Imagine
08.2023 - Current
- Liaised with management to make program decisions and update strategies
- Communicated regularly with management to respond to changing demands
- Answered telephone calls, took messages, and distributed messages to appropriate personnel
- Create schedules for 20 staff members.
Direct Support Professional
Imagine
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered daily personal care for 10 participants and support aligned with individual support plans
- Prioritized personal safety, health, and development through person-centered care
- Drove individuals to community outings
- Handled challenging behaviors using proven de-escalation strategies
- Documented care plan changes and other personal data.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Rotated and faced products during restocking to meet merchandising and quality standards
- Collected and disposed of cardboard and packing material to minimize hazards
- Complied with safety protocols to support hazard reduction and on-site accident response
- Assisted 6 customers per shift with locating, carrying, and purchasing items.
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Helped client 1:1 acquire and maintain skills and meet identified goals through habilitation, training, instruction, and direct assistance
- Implemented individual behavior intervention plans and helped team manage inappropriate behaviors
- Partnered with parents to facilitate family contact and engagement
- Helped client 1:1 build their coping mechanisms to better handle the daily challenges of life.
Direct Support Worker
United Abilities
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Offered activities to drive meaningful experiences for clients of various skill levels
- Organized community-based activities to promote integration and socialization
- Supported clients with positive advocacy and assistance to meet routine needs and address critical issues
- Provided safe transportation for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2028
Financial Services Training -
Mi Casa Resource Center
Denver, CO12.2023
Diploma of Community Services - Social Work
Southern Cross Educational Institute
Adelaide, SA, AUS09-2020
High School Diploma -
Legacy High School
Broomfield, CO03.2014
Skills
- Office Administration
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Organization
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Community Education
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Health Education & Outreach Assistant
Metropolitan State University of Denver
06.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator
Imagine
08.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Imagine
04.2022 - 08.2023
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
02.2021 - 03.2022
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
02.2021 - 03.2021
Direct Support Worker
United Abilities
06.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Legacy High School
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Financial Services Training -
Mi Casa Resource Center
Diploma of Community Services - Social Work
Southern Cross Educational Institute
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