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Leonardo Jerez

Milford,DE

Summary


Compassionate and highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disease Intervention Specialist Case Worker

Delaware Health & Social Services
02.2022 - Current

- Completed over 469 assigned cases investigating activities to locate and refer for examination people suspected of having specific diseases.

- Worked with dozens medical teams, and hundreds of patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.

- Transported 20 patients to and from public health centers and other medical facilities.

- Delivered educational presentations at 6 health fairs, community-based organizations and local, state and national conferences.

- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.

- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.

- Maintained detailed records of over 469 patients progress, documentation of services and case notes.

- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.

- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.

- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.

- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.

- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.

- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.

- Trained new team members by relaying information on professional procedures and safety requirements.

- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges.

- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.

- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician

United States Marine Corps
02.2001 - 06.2012

-Performed duties associated with locating, recovering, rendering safe, disassembling, inerting, detonating, burning, or final disposition of unsafe explosives.
- Maintained control and accountability of nuclear, biological, chemical detection, decontamination, and personal protective equipment, ensuring operation readiness of standard EOD equipment to include, bomb suits, disruptors, robotics, and X-rays.
- Coordinated, conducted, and planned operations in support of combat operations.
- Supervised and conducted high-risk EOD operations in training and combat.
- Ensured the adherence to explosive safety regulations and policies while conducting EOD operations.
- Directed operations provided technical guidance and advised commanders and their staff on all EOD issues and capabilities and operations.
- Ensured EOD Team members are trained and equipped for high-risk operations within the United States and foreign countries.
- Organized and trained teams for rapid response during combat operations.
- Obtained and maintained a security clearance based on a single scope background investigation (SSBI).
- Trained as the unit victim advocate (UVA) to provide assistance and counseling to victims of sexual assault and harassment.

Longshoreman

United States Marine Corps
12.1996 - 02.2001

- Performed various duties that supported the establishment, maintenance, and control of personnel, logistics (equipment), and the centralization and transportation systems on beaches landing zones, ports(airports and seaports), and terminals ( rail, truck, and container) used in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) deployments and operations. Trained in the doctrinal concepts of landing support and the landing force support party; conducting port, airfield arrival/departure, helicopter landing zone, and railhead operations.

Residential Service Technician

Home of Guiding Hands
08.1995 - 12.1996

- Provided individualized quality care to clients in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, and freedom of choice; implemented established programs and services as specified in the clients' individualized service plans.
- Completed accurate reports, performed data collection and, documented additional information concerning the care and services provided in keeping with licensing, regulations, and the agency's policies.

Operations Specialist

United States Navy / USNR
02.1991 - 12.1996

- Functioned as plotter, radio-telephone Command and Control sound-powered telephone talker, maintain Combat Information Center (CIC) displays of strategic and tactical information, operate surveillance and altitude radars' Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), with associated equipment and served as Air Traffic Controller for helicopters and fixed-wing supersonic jet aircraft.

- Interpreted visual presentations and evaluated tactical situations for recommendations to supervisors during watch conditions.
- Applied thorough knowledge of doctrine and procedures applicable to CIC operations contained in
the U.S. Navy Instructions and Allied or U.S. Navy Publications and procedures necessary for radar navigation contained in Naval Oceanographic Office publications.

- Provided to the command technical information and assistance related to Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Amphibious Warfare, Mine Warfare, Naval Gunfire Support, Search and Rescue Operations, and other matters pertaining to duties assigened in the Operations Specialist's area.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Chemistry with a Minor in Spanish

Delaware State University
Dover, DE
01-2020

Associate of Science - Explosive Ordnance Disposal

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
03-2012

Associate of Art - General Studies

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
09-2008

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Conflict resolution

Certification


February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 1- Infectious Disease and Human Anatomy

February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 2- Syphilis

February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 3- Chlamydia Infection

February 2022 Certificate of Training 4 Gonorrhea

February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 5 – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 6- HIV Infection and AIDS

February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 7- Tuberculosis

March 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 8 – Hepatitis

March 2022 Certificate of Training Communication Skills

March 2022 Interviewing Unit 1: Introduction to interviewing and Pre- Interview Analysis

March 2022 Interviewing Unit 2: Introduction and Patient Assessment Section of the Original Interview

March 2022 Interviewing Unit 3: Disease intervention Sections of the Original Interview

March 2022 Interviewing Unit 4: Post Interview Analysis

April 2022 Interviewing Unit 5: Cluster Interviews and Re-Interviews

April 2022 Certificate of Training Interviewing Module

April 2022 Certificate of Training Field Investigation and Notification

April 2022 Certificate of Training Referrals and Linkage to Care

April 2022 Certificate of Training Syphilis Case Management and VAC

April 2022 Certificate of Training Integrating PrEP into Partner Services

April 2022 Certificate of Training Introduction to Telephone Interviewing for DIS

April 2022 Certificate of Training Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

May 2022 STD/HIV Partner Services Interview Demonstration Video

July 2022 Public Health Confidential: Federal Overview

September 2022 Certificate of Training Introduction to Public Health Detailing

September 2022 Certificate of Training DIRB- Facilitated Partner Services Interview Practice Sessions

September 2022 Certificate of Training Public health 101 Series – Introduction to Public Health

April 2023 Certificate of Completion Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Stalking Policy

April 2023 Certificate of Completion Drug-Free Workplace Policy

April 2023 Certificate of Completion Gender Identity Policy and Procedure

April 2023 Certificate of Completion Standards of Conduct Policy and Procedure

April 2023 Certificate of Attendance DHSS vILT – Promoting A Culture of Diversity and Teamwork

April 2023 Certificate of Attendance DHSS vILT- Fostering Customer Service

May 2023 Certificate of Completion Marijuana and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and Procedures

May 2023 Certificate of Completion Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Procedures

May 2023 Certificate of Completion DHSS DTI Acceptable User Mandatory Document Review

May 2023 Certificate of Completion DelDOT Human Trafficking Awareness

May 2023 Certificate of Completion a Respectful Workplace

May 2023 Certificate of Completion Trauma-Awareness for State Employees

June 2023 Transgender Health 101: A Foundation Course on Transgender People and Public Health

June 2023 Transgender Health 102: Transgender Patient-Provider Relationships

June 2023 Transgender Health 103: LGBTQ+ Healthcare Workplace Inclusion

July 2023 Certificate of Training Introduction to Field Safety for DIS

July 2023 Certificate of Attendance New Employee Training

July 2023 Certificate of Completion Pregnant Women Fairness Act Policy and Procedures

August 2023 Diversity and Cultural Competency in Public Health Settings- Basic Level

August 2023 Certificate of Completion Introduction to Public Health Surveillance

August 2023 Gender Diversity 101: Meting Clients Where They are to Prevent HIV

August 2023 Improving your Communication Skills

August 2023 Certificate of Completion Strategic Skills Training Series: Introduction to Change Management

August 2023 Certificate of Completion State of Delaware Standards of Conduct Training

March 2024 Certificate of Completion Motivational Minutes: Don’t Complain

March 2024Certificate of Completion Inclusion & Diversity – Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough

March 2024 Certificate of Attendance DPH- Trauma Informed Approach

May 2024 Certificate of Completion HIPAA Training for members of HIPAA Workforce

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Disease Intervention Specialist Case Worker

Delaware Health & Social Services
02.2022 - Current

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician

United States Marine Corps
02.2001 - 06.2012

Longshoreman

United States Marine Corps
12.1996 - 02.2001

Residential Service Technician

Home of Guiding Hands
08.1995 - 12.1996

Operations Specialist

United States Navy / USNR
02.1991 - 12.1996


February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 1- Infectious Disease and Human Anatomy

February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 2- Syphilis

February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 3- Chlamydia Infection

February 2022 Certificate of Training 4 Gonorrhea

February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 5 – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 6- HIV Infection and AIDS

February 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 7- Tuberculosis

March 2022 Certificate of Training Unit 8 – Hepatitis

March 2022 Certificate of Training Communication Skills

March 2022 Interviewing Unit 1: Introduction to interviewing and Pre- Interview Analysis

March 2022 Interviewing Unit 2: Introduction and Patient Assessment Section of the Original Interview

March 2022 Interviewing Unit 3: Disease intervention Sections of the Original Interview

March 2022 Interviewing Unit 4: Post Interview Analysis

April 2022 Interviewing Unit 5: Cluster Interviews and Re-Interviews

April 2022 Certificate of Training Interviewing Module

April 2022 Certificate of Training Field Investigation and Notification

April 2022 Certificate of Training Referrals and Linkage to Care

April 2022 Certificate of Training Syphilis Case Management and VAC

April 2022 Certificate of Training Integrating PrEP into Partner Services

April 2022 Certificate of Training Introduction to Telephone Interviewing for DIS

April 2022 Certificate of Training Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

May 2022 STD/HIV Partner Services Interview Demonstration Video

July 2022 Public Health Confidential: Federal Overview

September 2022 Certificate of Training Introduction to Public Health Detailing

September 2022 Certificate of Training DIRB- Facilitated Partner Services Interview Practice Sessions

September 2022 Certificate of Training Public health 101 Series – Introduction to Public Health

April 2023 Certificate of Completion Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Stalking Policy

April 2023 Certificate of Completion Drug-Free Workplace Policy

April 2023 Certificate of Completion Gender Identity Policy and Procedure

April 2023 Certificate of Completion Standards of Conduct Policy and Procedure

April 2023 Certificate of Attendance DHSS vILT – Promoting A Culture of Diversity and Teamwork

April 2023 Certificate of Attendance DHSS vILT- Fostering Customer Service

May 2023 Certificate of Completion Marijuana and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and Procedures

May 2023 Certificate of Completion Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Procedures

May 2023 Certificate of Completion DHSS DTI Acceptable User Mandatory Document Review

May 2023 Certificate of Completion DelDOT Human Trafficking Awareness

May 2023 Certificate of Completion a Respectful Workplace

May 2023 Certificate of Completion Trauma-Awareness for State Employees

June 2023 Transgender Health 101: A Foundation Course on Transgender People and Public Health

June 2023 Transgender Health 102: Transgender Patient-Provider Relationships

June 2023 Transgender Health 103: LGBTQ+ Healthcare Workplace Inclusion

July 2023 Certificate of Training Introduction to Field Safety for DIS

July 2023 Certificate of Attendance New Employee Training

July 2023 Certificate of Completion Pregnant Women Fairness Act Policy and Procedures

August 2023 Diversity and Cultural Competency in Public Health Settings- Basic Level

August 2023 Certificate of Completion Introduction to Public Health Surveillance

August 2023 Gender Diversity 101: Meting Clients Where They are to Prevent HIV

August 2023 Improving your Communication Skills

August 2023 Certificate of Completion Strategic Skills Training Series: Introduction to Change Management

August 2023 Certificate of Completion State of Delaware Standards of Conduct Training

March 2024 Certificate of Completion Motivational Minutes: Don’t Complain

March 2024Certificate of Completion Inclusion & Diversity – Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough

March 2024 Certificate of Attendance DPH- Trauma Informed Approach

May 2024 Certificate of Completion HIPAA Training for members of HIPAA Workforce

Bachelor of Science - General Chemistry with a Minor in Spanish

Delaware State University

Associate of Science - Explosive Ordnance Disposal

American Military University

Associate of Art - General Studies

Central Texas College
Leonardo Jerez