Maricela Balderas

• Maintained up-to-date client records, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of progress and outcomes.
• Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, prioritizing interventions and services accordingly.
• Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive client information in accordance with agency policies and legal requirements.
• Assisting in the day-to-day tasks to ensure that services are provided for the youth in a timely manner.
• Ensured that the youth was enrolled in the program's internal intake system (ETO, UAC Portal)
• Assist with making referrals to TVAP and OTIP.
• Assist with accepting new cases and contacting sponsors and families if needed.
• Maintain a flexible, organized, and efficient work schedule.
• Provide administrative support to case managers.
• Monitored progress of cases to ensure that the deadlines are met.
• Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.

• Providing post-release services to youth that have been released from ORRs custody to a sponsor in the United States.
• Conduct initial post release visits, along with follow up for a 7-day, 14-day and 30-day check-in.
• Participate and comply with all the meetings, assignments, and quality improvement initiatives as assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrate the ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Act as a mandated reporter and submit reports to state child welfare authorities, such as child protective services when necessary.
• Provide families and youth with different resources around their community.
• Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
• Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
• Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.

• Engage in recruitment activities.
• Complete initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family.
• Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family.
• Complete developmental screenings, sensory screenings, and health reviews for enrolled child.
• Organize and inventory supplies, materials, etc.
• Established strong partnerships with community

organizations such as schools, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and cultural institutions to enhance resources available for clients.

• Strengthened families by conducting home visits, addressing concerns, and connecting them with appropriate community resources.
• Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessment results, and service referrals to ensure continuity of care across providers.
• Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.

• Evaluated family needs and provided ongoing case management services to ensure successful outcomes in areas such as housing stability, child development, and overall wellbeing.
• Improved children''s school readiness through the delivery of developmentally appropriate learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Referred families to resources to support individual plans, documenting referrals, tracking progress towards goals and following up with students on personal success.
• Established trusting relationships with diverse families through consistent communication, empathetic listening, and cultural sensitivity.
• Strengthened parent-child relationships through the implementation of interactive activities designed to promote bonding and communication.
• Maintained accurate documentation of each family''s progress, goals, and challenges, ensuring compliance with program requirements and facilitating data-driven decision making.
• Supported smooth transitions from early childhood programs to elementary school environments by providing resources and guidance for families.
• Monitored progress toward program goals through regular assessments of child development indicators and adjustments to service plans as needed.

• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
• Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.