FAUSTINO DE LA CRUZ

Experience

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  People's United Bank

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

  Customer Servie Asociate
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  Alpha Community Service YMCA

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2014

  House Manager
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  University of Bridgeport

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Residential Assistance

  Cultivated a supportive and inclusive educational community. Assisted individuals in their emotional, social, and intellectual development while facilitating recreational activities. Organized and led group conferences and staff meetings

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  Lutheran Services Florida

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  Child Welfare Case Manager

  Advocate for children affected by abuse, neglect, or maltreatment. Develop and implement court-related case plans, coordinate services for involved parties, and provide recommendations to the court regarding case outcomes.

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  Saint Hope Foundation

  May 2017 - Nov 2022

  Case Manager

  Perform medical intakes and advocate for clients to eliminate service gaps. Assess psychosocial needs and connect clients with appropriate providers. Support individuals with HIV/AIDS in achieving viral suppression through education, medication enrollment, insurance assistance, and referrals for essential services.

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  Houston Area Women's Center

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2023

  Bilingual Crisis Counselor

  Deliver crisis intervention for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Assist clients via crisis hotline, assessments, and intakes. Create safety plans, explore shelter options, and connect clients with counseling resources to empower informed decision-making.

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  Armor Health

  Nov 2022 - Sept 2023

  Correctional Mental Health Discharge Planner:

  Identify and advocate for clients with severe and persistent mental health conditions, facilitating weekly Mental Health Interdisciplinary Team Meetings. Foster collaborative relationships with community agencies and facility staff to coordinate patient care and secure residential placements post-incarceration, aiming to reduce recidivism.

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  Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 19

  Jul 2023 - now

  Member Board of Directors

  Oversee governance, strategic decision-making, property tax rates, debt service management, and operational efficiency for essential water, sewer, drainage, park, and road facilities serving District residents.

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  Wellpath

  Sept 2023 - now

  Correctional Mental Health Discharge Planner

  Identify and advocate for clients with severe and persistent mental health conditions, facilitating weekly Mental Health Interdisciplinary Team Meetings. Foster collaborative relationships with community agencies and facility staff to coordinate patient care and secure residential placements post-incarceration, aiming to reduce recidivism.

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  Family to Family Adoptions, Inc.

  Oct 2024 - now

  Adoption Foster Care Home Study Specialist

  Conducting in-home assessments for families applying to become foster or adoptive care providers, including interviews, administering a parenting inventory, contacting references, inspecting the home, and preparing a comprehensive report with recommendations.