Vanessa Iraheta

Supports consumer with personal care and activities of daily living. Attends to household duties and maintains documentation of bi-weekly hours served.

Created and taught lesson plans in Independent Living for students aged 14-22. Met with students one-on-one for goal planning and peer advocacy, and ran weekly groups in local schools.

Ensured client medication safety and supported mobility, dressing, bathing, and eating. Assisted with physical therapy exercises, meal preparation, shopping, housekeeping, and provided emotional support.

Facilitated team meetings and created visual flowcharts using Microsoft Office. Worked with survivors to find housing in the Boston area based on a $1000 assistance program.

Recruited and trained a team of 15-50 canvassers, identified and interviewed prospective staff, and street canvassed 3-4 times per week. Worked with the Director to track income and expenses.

Referred and connected survivors to resources, created safety plans, assisted with housing, employment, and legal assistance. Programmed and facilitated support groups for women in substance abuse treatment.

Facilitated daily activities for over 40 students and guided them in fulfillment of classes and assignments. Worked with a diverse group of youths from the greater Boston area.

Instructed a diverse group of over 20 students on acting skills and directed a student devised piece for final presentation. Provided mentorship to students entering their first year at Chelsea High.

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Comparative Politics, with minors in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.

Completed multiple trainings on domestic violence advocacy, including 'Train the Trainers', 'Circle Group', and webinars on LGBTQIA survivors and motivational interviewing.