Perla Delgado
Paramount
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Child & Family Specialist and Counselor with over five years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through behavioral, emotional, academic and social challenges. Adapt in culturally responsive counseling, crisis intervention, and collaborative case management. Seeking to leverage my counseling and behavioral expertise to foster emotional growth, resilience, and academic success in a General Counselor or Youth Services role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child & Family Specialist
Helpline Youth Counseling
01.2025 - Current
- Provide individual and family counseling focusing on emotional regulation, communication, and goal setting.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify academic, behavioral, and environmental barriers.
- Facilitated the post-secondary transition for high-risk youth by coordinating academic goals-setting and college readiness workshops. Advocate for clients’ academic needs, ensuring successful enrollment and persistence in college programs.
- Develop individualized service and safety plans aligned with client goals.
- Facilitate team meetings with clinicians, caregivers, and educators to coordinate support.
- Deliver crisis intervention and emotional stabilization.
- Advocate for clients’ educational and emotional needs within school and community systems.
- Maintain detailed documentation in compliance with agency standards.
- Wraparound Program
Behavioral Therapist
Cortica
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Implement individualized behavior plans for children with disabilities across home and school settings.
- Support parents in achieving behavior and communication goals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for consistent, data-driven interventions.
Caregiver
Cambrian Home Care
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Provide daily living assistance to children and adults with disabilities, including hygiene, dressing, and meals.
- Help clients meet their academic needs
- Engage clients in meaningful sensory and recreational activities.
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Therapist 360
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Created and implemented behavior intervention programs for LAUSD students with moderate to severe disabilities. Delivered direct ABA-based interventions and tracked behavioral data to guide adjustments.
- Advocate for children with disabilities to meet their academic needs and connect them to college programs and high school resources.
Site Coordinator
YMCA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Led after-school programs and supported children with autism and other learning differences.
- Created lesson plans, managed up to 20 students, and communicated progress to parents.
- Led academic workshops afterschool to meet children’s academic needs.
Customer Service Representative
ADT
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed customer calls and accounts, offering service information and resolving concerns.
Afterschool Leader
ICES Education
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed enrichment and academic activities for preschool and elementary-aged students.
- Led academic workshops after school to meet children’s academic needs.
- Assisted with homework and maintained strong parent communication.
Sales Associate
Ross
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Operated cash register and collaborated with team members to maintain store flow.
Education
Associate's degree - Psychology
Long Beach City College
01-2018
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Cal State Dominguez Hills
01-2020
Masters of Science - Education Counseling / Emphasis in Community College Counseling
National University
11-2025
Skills
- Individual & Family Counseling
- Case Management & Crisis Intervention
- Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Child & Family Advocacy
- Cultural Competence & Trauma-Informed Care
- Lesson Planning & Youth Program Development
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Progress Documentation & Reporting
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Family planning counselor
Certification
- Mandated Reporter
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Pro act deescalation training certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
Timeline
Child & Family Specialist
Helpline Youth Counseling
01.2025 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Cortica
11.2023 - 01.2025
Caregiver
Cambrian Home Care
11.2023 - 01.2025
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Therapist 360
01.2021 - 10.2023
Site Coordinator
YMCA
01.2020 - 12.2020
Customer Service Representative
ADT
01.2019 - 12.2019
Afterschool Leader
ICES Education
01.2018 - 12.2018
Sales Associate
Ross
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Associate's degree - Psychology
Long Beach City College
Masters of Science - Education Counseling / Emphasis in Community College Counseling
National University
Awards
Child & Family Specialist of the Month (won an incentive) (Wraparound Program), Awarded three times in recognition of exceptional client advocacy, collaborative teamwork, documentation excellence, and positive client outcomes.
Child and family specialist of the month
Beyond my professional role as a Child and Family Specialist, I actively engage in youth-centered academic programs and workshops that support college readiness, social-emotional development, and student success. These experiences allow me to stay connected to evolving best practices in counseling and to better support students in navigating their educational pathways.
I am bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows me to effectively communicate with and support diverse student populations, including first-generation college students and families from culturally diverse backgrounds.
In my personal time, I enjoy engaging in creative and reflective activities such as journaling and vision board development, which I also incorporate into my work with students to promote goal setting, self-awareness, and motivation. I also enjoy spending time outdoors, particularly at the beach, as a way to practice mindfulness and maintain personal well-being—an approach I encourage students to explore as part of their self-care.