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Jessica Gutierrez

Visalia

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

CASA Family Connections Advocate Coordinator

CASA of Tulare County
02.2023 - Current


  • Assisted families and children with obtaining resources such as medical care, housing, food, and employment opportunities.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client contacts including documenting progress notes into an electronic database system.
  • Advocated for children's rights in court proceedings and meetings with government agencies.
  • Educated caregivers about available community resources and assisted them with accessing those resources when needed.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with advocates by providing ongoing support through regular check-ins or phone calls.
  • Attended trainings and workshops on topics related to the Child Welfare System.
  • Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
  • Designed and developed training materials for new advocates in the organization.
  • Provided emotional support to foster and adoptive families.
  • Presented to general public and outside agencies to raise awareness and garner support for initiatives.
  • Attended and coordinated interviews or case reviews to manage caseload.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised volunteer advocates to support mission.
  • Facilitated family visits and connected children to family.

FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING WORKER

Chinese Gourmet Express
11.2016 - 02.2023
  • Balance cash register while processing customers’ orders.
  • Monitor and order supplies or food items and restock as necessary to maintain inventory.
  • Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
  • Maintain work environment to ensure presentation of the store

AVID TUTOR

08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
  • Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
  • Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
05-2019

Skills

  • Proficient oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
  • Self-motivated, responsible and goal driven
  • Able to work under pressure while meeting timely deadlines
  • Able to work with different groups from different cultures
  • Applied research

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CASA Family Connections Advocate Coordinator

CASA of Tulare County
02.2023 - Current

FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING WORKER

Chinese Gourmet Express
11.2016 - 02.2023

AVID TUTOR

08.2013 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University - Fresno

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