Alexis Velasquez
867 Hegeman Ave
Brooklyn NY, 11208
avelasquez@thegryc.org
(347) 982-5660
Experience:
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
July 2011-Present
Senior Case Manager
- Supervise and support case managers overall program duties and functions.
- Assists customers in identifying and addressing barriers to employment and education.
- Develop a plan of action with clients to set goals, meet needs, and find necessary resources.
- Assists clients with their career planning and career decision-making process.
- Provide case management services to youth working to obtain a GED
- Conduct follow up and provide follow up services to clients in order to monitor and support their progress.
- Facilitate workforce development workshops and trainings.
- Provide job development and appropriate job referrals
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
September 2009-June 2011
Program Coordinator
- Coordinated recreational activities to all after school programs within the agency.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to support afterschool programing.
- Planned and organized special events at various after school programs.
- Facilitated workshops on safety awareness as it relates to facilitating recreational activities.
- Facilitated staff development trainings to the agencies entire after school staff.
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
July 2008-August 2009
I.S.93 Beacon After School Program Supervisor
- Supervised all of the after school staff and activities to ensure a safe and engaging program environment.
- Worked collaboratively with the program director to support program operations.
- Monitored the facility to insure the safety of the participants, the staff, and visitors.
- Reported all incident and medical reports to the assigned monitoring log and reported it to the program director and to the participant’s legal guardian.
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
September 2006-June 2008
I.S.93 Beacon After School Program Activity Specialist
- Supervised gym staff and gym participants to ensure safety at all times.
- Created structured gym lesson plans and activities for each week.
- Facilitated gym activities for 140 participants a day between three sessions.
- Organized and facilitated special gym events every two weeks.
Alexis Velasquez
867 Hegeman Ave
Brooklyn NY, 11208
avelasquez@thegryc.org
(347) 982-5660
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
September 2005-August 2006
I.S.93 Beacon After School Counselor
- Supervised, participated in, and administered recreational activities for children.
- Assisted children with homework and guided students in their academic growth.
- Worked cooperatively with staff and other departments.
- Provided a safe and fun environment for participants in the After School program.
Certification:
Mandated Reporter Certificate
September 2005
CPR/First Aide Certificate
December 2005- December 2013
Curriculum Writing Certificate
September 2015
Volunteerism:
- Gouverneur Health Medical Center
- Elizabeth Seton Children’s Foundation
- Coler Goldwater Specialty Hospital & Nursing Facility
Skills:
- Fluent in Spanish. Ability to read, write, and translate.
- Twelve years of experience working with the general public.
- Four Years of Case Management experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Case Management Interview Skills.
Education:
Kings Borough Community College Graduate
June 2012
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts (AA)
New City College of Technology
Expected Completion December 2015
Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BS)
References Available Upon Request