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Garla R. Camarillo

Dayton

Summary

Dynamic Certified Family Support Specialist with Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System, skilled in individualized service planning and client advocacy. Successfully enhanced family well-being through trauma-informed care and effective community resource navigation. Proven ability to foster positive family dynamics while maintaining professional boundaries, ensuring comprehensive support and achieving significant improvements in family outcomes.

Experienced with comprehensive family support services, focusing on individualized care plans and resource coordination. Utilizes strong communication and crisis intervention skills to assist families in navigating complex challenges. Knowledge of community resources and case management to ensure families receive holistic support.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Family Support Specialist (CFSS)

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
  • Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
  • Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
  • Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
  • Strengthened families'' social networks through referrals to community programs that encourage peer support or mentorship.
  • Liaised with relevant agencies such as schools or medical providers for seamless coordination of care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and services for families in need.
  • Advocated for families within various organizations, ensuring their voices were heard and needs were met.
  • Facilitated meetings focused on topics such as parenting skills, budgeting, stress management, and selfcare.

Therapeutic Foster Parent

Centerstone
01.2011 - 06.2020
  • Provided consistent structure and routine, enabling children to feel secure and develop healthy habits.
  • Supported educational goals by working closely with school staff and providing necessary resources at home.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for children entering or leaving my care by communicating effectively with relevant parties involved in placement decisions.
  • Promoted positive behaviors through reinforcement strategies, contributing to the overall well-being of children in my care.
  • Cultivated trusting relationships with caseworkers and other professionals involved in supporting children's immediate needs.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices for therapeutic foster parenting and enhance my skills as a caregiver.
  • Mentored new therapeutic foster parents entering the field, sharing insights from personal experience to help them succeed in their roles.
  • Managed household finances responsibly while meeting all requirements set forth by licensing agencies, maintaining stability in the home environment.
  • Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
  • Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
  • Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.

Certified Family Support Specialist (CFSS)

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical, and job skills.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Liaised with relevant agencies such as schools or medical providers for seamless coordination of care.
  • Advocated for families within various organizations, ensuring their voices were heard and needs were met.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Maintained detailed case histories and reports to meet strict standards.

Lancôme Cosmetics Regional Manger

Younkers Department Store
06.2003 - 01.2011
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
  • Achieved consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client base within the district.
  • Enhanced company reputation through community involvement, developing partnerships with local organizations and participating in charitable events.
  • Ensured compliance with all company policies and procedures, conducting regular audits and training sessions.
  • Increased employee retention through development of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.

Emergency Dispatcher

Ionia County Central Dispatch
04.1998 - 07.2003
  • Improved response times by prioritizing and efficiently managing emergency calls.
  • Maintained accurate records of dispatched calls and their outcomes, ensuring thorough documentation for future reference.
  • Enhanced productivity by guaranteeing timely emergency response with no service delivery issues.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in emergency communications and technology advancements.
  • Effectively managed stressful situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing crucial support to both callers and first responders.
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
  • Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.

Education

GED -

Ionia High School
Ionia, MI

No Degree - Legal Assistant

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI

Skills

  • Individualized service planning
  • Professional boundaries
  • Self-awareness
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Child development
  • Family dynamics
  • Client advocacy
  • Community resources
  • Role modeling
  • Case management
  • Family case plans
  • Parenting skills
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Certified Family Support Specialist

Timeline

Certified Family Support Specialist (CFSS)

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
11.2023 - Current

Certified Family Support Specialist (CFSS)

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
08.2017 - 11.2019

Therapeutic Foster Parent

Centerstone
01.2011 - 06.2020

Lancôme Cosmetics Regional Manger

Younkers Department Store
06.2003 - 01.2011

Emergency Dispatcher

Ionia County Central Dispatch
04.1998 - 07.2003

GED -

Ionia High School

No Degree - Legal Assistant

Lansing Community College

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