JARRET GUZMAN
Summary
Goal-oriented post-graduate professional with over nineteen (19) years experience in operational practices and regulatory requirements of Social Development environments. A skilled leader and analytical problem-solver, who is well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully uses relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Coordinator
Ministry of Social Development and Family Services
Port-of-Spain
08.2022 - Current
- Ensure parents have access to resources to facilitate the building and maintenance of healthy, successful families.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills to parents.
- Advise on Legislation pertaining to parenting and the integration of parenting issues into national development plans.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate parents on available services.
- Develop and create programs and monitored effectiveness against parental participant needs.
- Interview clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
- Administer assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
Community and Outreach Director
Student and Professional Organization
Port-of-Spain
01.2021 - Current
- Lead the planning and execution of engagement and outreach actions and activities within community.
- Network with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Connect individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Lead the community engagement effort in all facets of the organization's work through internal and external programming.
- Document and analyze performance of different programs in order to make proactive decisions about services.
- Communicate closely with all program staff opportunities for furthering SPOTT mission and serve as a connective thread between all departments to help them achieve their goals.
- Develop presentations for public events, community groups and school assemblies.
Lecturer/Facilitator
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
Port-of-Spain
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve for new recruits, student-centered learning.
- Assisted with the development of curriculum for courses delivered to new recruits at the Police Academy.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity .
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses .
- Inspired discussions through presentation of thought-provoking material, preparing students for the rigors of Policing.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate Recruits.
Senior Policy Specialist
Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development
Port-of-Spain
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Established a policy evaluation criterion.
- Represented the Ministry at highly confidential meetings, conferences .
- Prepared sensitive and confidential policy briefs supporting the revision of Legislation relevant to Gender, Youth and Child Development.
- Consulted with relevant stakeholders in the preparation of policy documents.
- Conducted policy training for relevant stakeholders
- Developed Emergency Policies and Plans for Children's Homes.
- Conceptualized the need for Transition Homes .
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Generated and presented reports outlining policy actions.
Lead Coordinator and Consultant
Ministry of National Security
Port-of-Spain
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals .
- Monitored and evaluated the Ministry's programmes and projects. Provided advice on the best choice of programmes/projects for continuation/discontinuation.
- Guided the establishment of administrative, accounting and project-component.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities.
- Developed service plans in consultation with clients, and performed follow-ups assessing quantity and quality of services.
- Developed strategic, component development plans to support future projects.
- Updated stakeholders on key milestones for projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Children, Youth And International Development
Brunel University
Uxbridge, England2011
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of The West Indies
Trinidad And Tobago2009
Skills
- Social Work
- Social Behaviors
- Enrichment Activities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Policy Drafting
- Set Organizational Policies
Certification
- Diploma - Police Studies (Community Policing) (2003) Trinidad and Tobago Police Academy
- Certificate, HIV/AIDS Peer Education (2003) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Timeline
Social Work Coordinator
Ministry of Social Development and Family Services
08.2022 - Current
Community and Outreach Director
Student and Professional Organization
01.2021 - Current
Lecturer/Facilitator
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
06.2016 - 06.2022
Senior Policy Specialist
Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development
01.2013 - 06.2016
Lead Coordinator and Consultant
Ministry of National Security
01.2013 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Children, Youth And International Development
Brunel University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of The West Indies