QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of the behavioral problems of emotionally disturbed children.
Ability to establish an appropriate working relationship with children, parents and colleagues.
Ability to relate to clients of different ethnic backgrounds.
Knowledge of cultural values.
Knowledge of the changes which occur in Hispanic families.
EMPLOYMENT
1980 - Present Domestic Violence Counselor/Liaison/Outreach
Southern Home Services, Philadelphia, PA
Crisis intervention and community liaison for Hispanic clients.
Provided hard and soft home management services.
Taught families life and parenting skills.
Researched statistical data on Latin American population living within the North Philadelphia Area.
Surveyed the needs of the Philadelphia's total Latin America population.
Communicated with agencies which provide services to Philadelphia's Latin American population.
Visited assigned families in their homes, monitored household's skills.
Referred families to counseling when necessary. Referred parents to appropriate resources agencies.
EDUCATION
1984 - 1985 ANTIOCHY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORKERS
1975 - 1977 COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA
A.A. Social Work
1958 Escuela de Arte
Barraquilla, Colombia
Window Displayer and Interior Decorator
1956 Escuela Moderna de Comercio y Bachillerato
Barranquilla, Colombia
CERTIFICATES
1996 Notary Public, Pennsylvania
1994 Domestic Violence Training
Volunteer Counselor/advocate
1994 Addicted parents and their children. Ages 5 -12
Crisis management and Passive Physical Restrain
1992 African American Family and Cultural Issues in Serving Children
Depression: Diagnostic Issues and Intervention Strategies
1991/92/93 Hispanic Family and Culture Issues in Serving Children
1990 Crack, Drug Abuse, and Family Intervention
1990 Working with Adolescent Mothers and their newborn
1990 Ever changing, Ever growing: The first three years of a child's life
1984 Housing counseling training program
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Director of Estampas Colombianas
Board member of Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas
Chairperson of Puerto Rican Week Festival
Pan-American Children Pageant and Stage Designer of Puerto Rican Week Festival
MEMBERSSHIPS
Mini-Olympics, Taller Puertorriqueño, Latin American Festival of Washington.
