Alejandra Bernardino
San Diego
Summary
Highly detailed and performance-oriented individual driven with in-depth understanding of clinical course of operations and administrative needs. Skilled in program development and the coordination of mental health resources for youth and families. As well as a background in behavioral health and providing direct support to staff, families, and clients both in office and field settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Facilitator
Fred Finch Youth Center
08.2023 - Current
- Provided evidence-based, trauma-informed, and early intervention services to a diverse population of at-risk students experiencing academic and social-emotional challenges.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and other facilitators to meet program needs and development.
- Developed lesson plans based on the Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (SSET) curriculum specifically tailored for each group of students optimal benefit.
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Promoted social and emotional awareness through in group activities and engagement.
Intake Coordinator
Fred Finch Youth Center CARES
08.2022 - Current
- Completed insurance verification of benefits and eligibility for referred clients seeking psychiatry, counseling, and ABA services.
- Kept contact with insurance to obtain client authorization and provide any reports or information necessary for approval.
- Communication with families to complete intake documentation for participants in San DIego, Riverside, Orange, and Imperial County.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling for both clients and personnel.
- Tended to administrative needs to assure a smooth course of operations for all providers and clients.
Program Coordinator
Fred Finch Youth Center CARES
05.2020 - Current
- Responsible for requesting client authorizations, updated data entry, coordinating service schedules, conducting new referral, intake process, and clinical meetings
- Analyzed individualized behavior plans, completed behavioral data reports, and special incident reports
- Collaborated with other agencies and outside parties on the strategies of intervention according to the individualized behavior plans for each of our clients
- Provided clinical support for staff through direct supervisions, clinical meetings, case consults, and weekly check ins
- Updated spreadsheets, digital and physical files for both staff and clients, data tracking, storage, scanning, and shredding.
Behavior Interventionist/Lead Direct Support Professional
Behavior Respite In Action
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Provided direct support/respite services for families caring for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other overlapping diagnoses.
- Implemented ABA strategies in attempt to de-escalate mild to severe maladaptive behavior episodes that arose during session or during any other natural learning opportunity that presented itself.
- Documented behavioral data, daily session notes, and special incident reports..
- Trained other staff on the clinical team and provided guidance/support when needed.
Guest Services
U.S.S Midway Museum
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Offered guest services for the museum’s highly diverse influx of visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Diego State University
05.2021
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Program Development
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Report Preparation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Intervention Facilitator
Fred Finch Youth Center
08.2023 - Current
Intake Coordinator
Fred Finch Youth Center CARES
08.2022 - Current
Program Coordinator
Fred Finch Youth Center CARES
05.2020 - Current
Behavior Interventionist/Lead Direct Support Professional
Behavior Respite In Action
12.2017 - 05.2020
Guest Services
U.S.S Midway Museum
05.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Diego State University
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