Human Services Specialist with DHS experience
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Human Services Specialist experience with DHS for over seven years. Higher education background.
Aid and International Programs. Excellent human relations and public speaking. Great communication, both written and verbal.
English and Spanish. Licentiate in Education, BA in Manufactory Technology
Assessment Specialist- Bilingual - Lane County Community College - Eugene, OR
(2015-02)
Assist traditional and international students with accessing community college service. Generate assessments for students requesting services. Interview students to determine required tests. Advise and offer referrals to counseling office, financial aid office, advising office, admissions office, GED and ABSE departments.
Provide accommodations for individuals with special needs. Administer and proctor GED test, placement test, Spanish and Dental Hygienic test. Communicate with different departments to discuss student's results.
Use Banner system to input and retrieve data, and update student's records and personal information. Respond to office emails and phone messages, generate and submit requested scores reports to colleges, set up testing labs and computers. Generate daily score report, issue vouchers for online tests.
Update and maintain the Spanish office webpage using Drupal. Renew yearly proctor licenses. Maintain high level of confidentiality according to FERPA and other policies. Demonstrate diversity by modeling inclusiveness, valuing and welcoming cultural differences.
Human Service Specialist- Bilingual - State of Oregon, Department of Human Services - Eugene, OR
(2007-02 - 2015-02)
Provide direct social assistance programs offered by DHS to adults and families. Assist individuals in English and Spanish from different backgrounds and social disadvantages. Interview applicants to assess their individual needs and offer options.
Provide individuals with appropriate forms and guide them through the application process. Obtain personal documentations and create assessments to identify programs that best serves individual circumstances and meets qualification requirements. Perform screening for TANF (Cash Assistance), SNAP (Food Assistance), OHP (Medical plans).
Issue SNAP and TANF cash debit cards, transportation vouchers and checks. Coordinate referrals and maintain relationship with local social services like Housing Authority, Work Source Network, Vocational Rehabilitation and other resources available in the community. Advocate for diversity.
Instructor of Manufactory Technology - CGM Community College - Camaguey, Cuba
(1989-09 - 1995-06)
Develop, plan and teach technical classes for the Manufactory Technology and Electric System of Machine Tools programs. Instruct theory and lab process. Apply different teaching methods and teaching aids.
Prepare and grade theory and lab exams and create student reports. Coordinate meeting with student and faculty to evaluate performance. Supervise and coordinate student internship placement and processes.
Supervise and coordinate students' extracurricular activities. Mentor and advise students during final thesis presentations. Advocate for diversity.
Licentiate in Education - Education - Pedagogic University "Jose Marti" (1985-09 - 1989-06)
B.A Degree - Machine Technology - CGM Community College (1985-09 - 1989-06)
English Language - English Language - Language School Mijail Loghonof (1986 - 1988)
