Imelda Ojeda

8627 N. 51st. Drive Glendale, AZ. (602) 405-3407

EDUCATION

-Arizona State University. Phoenix, AZ.
Master in Social Work / Master in Public Administration
-Arizona State University. Tempe, AZ.
B.S in Psychology
-Glendale Community College. Glendale, AZ
Life Sciences

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND STRENGHTS

  • Fluent in Spanish (speak, read and write)
  • Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple task/projects.
  • Flexible and easy to adapt.
  • Detail/Goal-Oriented.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Responsible and organized.
  • CPR, CPI, ASSIST and PBS certified.
  • Fingerprint clearance card.
  • Knowledge of community based and family centered behavioral health services.
  • Knowledge of spectrum of mental illnesses, DSM-IV-TR codes and descriptions, psychotropic medications and crisis intervention.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
The American Academy of Pediatrics – AZ Chapter. Care Coordinator
  • Embedded pediatric Care Coordination at Estrella Pediatrics.
  • Connect families to community resources and parent support systems.
  • Work with families to anticipate future needs and prioritize activities.
  • Appropriate identification and referral to community resources and services related to
  • Increase communication within health care team while focusing on family strengths and needs.
  • Assessment and planning to develop a plan with specific objectives, goals and actions to meet identified needs.
Southwest Network. Case Manager at Mountain Park Co-Location.
  • Facilitation of Child and Family Team meetings and strategic planning process to meet youth/family needs.
  • In home/school observations for 0-5 youth as part of the 45 days protracted assessment.
  • Development and implementation of crisis and safety plans.
  • Work with family to achieve independence/self-efficacy.
  • Provide primarily community-based services i.e. visits including but not limited to, private homes, educational facilities, treatment/service locations, jail/juvenile facilities, clinic locations, hospitals, and group homes.
  • Adhere to expected productivity and documentation requirements.
A New Leaf. After School Teen Program Lead
  • Provide clients with the necessary life and social skills to promote
emotional and psychological development.
  • Intervene in behavioral crisis utilizing Positive Behavior Support techniques
  • Plan and set-up group outings to expose clients to new experiences and to prepare them to be active community members.
  • Set up, implement and lead curriculum activities and group discussions.
  • Attend Child and Family Team meetings to report client’s progress, family needs and update client’s goals.
Glendale Community College. Spanish Tutor
  • Private classes for Spanish students.
  • Helped students with their homework and assignments.
  • Translation of documents.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Arizona Public Health Association-Co-Chair Maternal-Child Health Section
Mental Health First Aid Certified – Magellan
Preventive Health Collaborative South Phoenix, Steering Committee Member -Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Mujer Inc.–Board of Directors Member
  • Create opportunities for Latinas to excel professionally, emotionally, and spiritually through adult and youth development.
  • Leadership Retreat 2012 and Hermanitas Program - Mentor
Motivational InterviewingTraining–ASU Walter Cronkite
Child Scald and Burn Prevention TrainingGolden Gate Comm.Center
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training (ASIST)Magellan
Positive Behavior Support (PBS) training- Magellan
Arizona State University Mentor Program. Teaching Assistant
  • Provide high school students the necessary knowledge and skills to make a successful transition into college.
Promote higher education in students from minority groups.
Deer Valley Middle School. Intern
  • Worked under the direct supervision of the School Psychologist.
  • Actively participated in IEP meetings.
  • Implementation of procedures and policies regarding special education students.
A New Leaf.Intern
  • Actively participated in Child and Family Team meetings to assess client’s progress and family needs. Also functioned as an interpreter for bilingual families.Complete case reports, bill therapy sessions, staffing and contact notes.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training
  • Experience in using ABA techniques to modify challenging behavior in children with Autism.
Maricopa Integrated Health System- Community Health Fair Volunteer.
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
ASU Dean’s listSpring 2008, Fall 2009 & Spring 2010
Birth to Five Mental Health Symposium scholarship recipient – Oct 2012
Cognitive & Vision Science Lab – Research Assistant ASU West 2008-2010
Cognitive and Vision Research Club – ASU West
  • Club President 01/08-01/10
  • Lifetime member since Jan 2008
Conference Presentations
Náñez, J.E., Sr., Reyes, C.R., Fabian, K., Ojeda, I. & Seitz, A. Effects of trial number difference on visual perceptual learning. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Western Psychological Association. Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, 04/10.
Reyes, C., Whiting, C., Ceric, B., Ceric, S., Fabian, K., Ojeda, I., Drury, T. & Náñez, J.E., Sr. Gender and ethnicity as related to macular pigment. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Western Psychological Association. Portland OR, 04/09.
Reyes, C., Whiting, C., Ceric, B., Ceric, S., Fabian, K., Ojeda, I., Drury, T. & Náñez, J.E., Sr. Relationship between macular pigment density, ethnicity, and gender. Presented at the 25th Annual Arizona Association of Chicanos in Higher Education Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 10/08.
Reyes, C., Whiting, C., Ceric, B., Ceric, S., Fabian, K., Ojeda, I., Drury, T. & Náñez, J.E., Sr. Gender and ethnicity as related to macular pigment density. Homecoming Academic Expo NCIAS, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, 11/08.
REFERENCES
Professional
Shannon Graffius - American Academy of Pediatrics AZ Chapter
Care Coordination Program Manager602-410-7760
Leah Iverson - Southwest Network
Team
Academic
Carlos Reyes - ASU Research Lab
Administrator / Trainer
Jose Nanez
ASU Professor/Research lab mentor

Personal
Emy Hirata
Relationship: Family friend
602-740-9677
Oralia Gutierrez
Relationship: Former co-worker and friend
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Expected grad. 2015
Graduated May 2010
Jan.2004 to Dec. 2006
Phoenix, AZ
Feb. 2012 - Present.
Phoenix, AZ
Feb. 2011- Feb. 2012
Glendale, AZ.
July 2008-
Feb. 2011.
Glendale, AZ.
Aug. 2005 to
June. 2006
April 2013- Present
February 2013
May 2012 - Present
Sept 2012- Present
May 2012
Feb 2012
Oct 2011
June 2010
January 2010-
May 2010
Phoenix, AZ
August 2009-
December 2009
Glendale, AZ
January 2009-
May 2009
May 2008
2005– Present