Resume

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