RONALD VEGA
Bilingual Family Specialist
Burke,VA
Summary
Compassionate Bilingual Family Specialist with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group and individual therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Bilingual Family Specialist
Family Circle
11.2018 - Current
- Under clinical supervision, provided home-based counseling to Latino families experiencing domestic violence and/or who were ordered through juvenile and domestic courts in the Northern Virginia area.
- Conducted outreach activities, screened families seeking services, and conducted program eligibility and assessment.
- Coordinated and implemented social, health, and education services for families as needed and to follow up on referrals.
- Prepared, monitored, and evaluated plans to meet individual family needs and goals with respect to family beliefs, culture, and language
- Provided educational workshops for parents in Spanish to educate them about child abuse prevention, domestic violence, healthy eating, parenting skills, and couple issues.
- Maintain program reports as specified by program requirements; ensure maintenance, confidentiality, and integrity of all records and information.
- Responsible for recruiting and training 5 interns to participate in the parent workshop.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Report child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
Family Program Coordinator
Latin Youth Center
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Responsible for recruitment of at least 30 parents from Prince
George County Public Schools - Developed a six-week curriculum and didactic materials based on NCLR's "Padres Comprometidos," which can be offered in English and Spanish;
- Developed and implemented counseling groups for Latino men
- Developed and implemented two additional trainings for cohort of 10 PAL participants;
- Coordinated guest speakers and special training events;
- Assisted with development and implementation of at least three community forums and events;
- Recruited and trained eight volunteers to participate in the parent group.
- Facilitated psychoeducational weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
Family Counselor
Barrios Unidos
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Leveraged practice management software to complete weekly progress notes, update quarterly treatment plans, and maintain patient records.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Evangelical University
Santa Cruz, Bolivia 08.1992 - 05.1996
Master of Arts - Existencial Phenomelogical Psychotherapy
Círculo De Estudios En Terapia Existencial
Mexico City, MX 01.2021 - 12.2023
Skills
Bilingual Spanish/English
Intimate partner Violence
Crisis Response
Group therapy specialist
Skilled community-based case manager
Substance Abuse Education
Certification
Certified Gottman Couple Educator, Gottman Institute - USA
Timeline
Master of Arts - Existencial Phenomelogical Psychotherapy
Círculo De Estudios En Terapia Existencial
01.2021 - 12.2023
Bilingual Family Specialist
Family Circle
11.2018 - Current
Family Program Coordinator
Latin Youth Center
03.2015 - 10.2018
Family Counselor
Barrios Unidos
07.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Evangelical University
08.1992 - 05.1996