Fernando Ramos

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REID'S GIFT, Manhattan Beach, CA Instructor I Jun 2018 - Present • Support people with developmental disabilities in their communities, specializing in employment, independent living skills, and communication support. CENTER FOR DISCOVERY, Whittier, CA CounselorJan 2018 - Jun 2018 Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes. • Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes. ALMA FAMILY SERVICES, Commerce, CA Child/Fami1y Specialist Feb 2016 - Dec 2017 Counsel individuals and families regarding issues including mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, and or appropriate behaviors. Maintain case history records and prepare reports. Counsel students whose behavior indicate a need for assistance in the home or out in the community. BEHAVIOR FRONTIERS, Torrance, CA Behavior InstructorJun 2014 -Jan 2016 Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals. Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement. RUSSELL SECURITY, Carson, CA Security GuardAug 2013 -Jun 2014 AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, Torrance, CA Contract NegotiatiorOct 2011 - Mar 2013 CITY OF TORRANCE, Torrance, CA SpecialistSep 2005 -Jun 2011 CARSON SHERIFF STATION, Carson, CA Intern-Volunteer I Feb 2011 - May 2011 EDtJCATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Long Beach, CA B.S. Criminal Justice (Jun 2011)