Yanzay (Wybie) Jesús Briseño
Reading
Summary
I am a first generation, fourth-year social work major at Kutztown University with a passion for advocacy, community building, and development whether that is personal or professional. Equipped with two semesters of experience interning at Berks County Children and Youth Services. Looking to support children and families through compassion and accurate adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanency/Placement Intern
Children and Youth Services (Berks)
Reading, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised visits and completed subsequent Supervised Visitation Assessments
- Accurate documentation and completion involving case notes, CPPs, FSPs, and PASS forms
- Coordination with service providers for client referrals (e.g., bereavement and counseling services, mental health services, and foster referrals)
- Engaged professionally by maintaining boundaries but extending compassion and respect
- Participated in supervision and court proceedings
- Aided in filing correspondence, case work notes, and supervised visitation assessments for court packets
- Reviewed documents with parents (documents related to case plan, autopsy request) and children (IL packets)
- Shadowed case work sessions and home, foster and other placement visits with the intent on learning and becoming more educated
Crew Member, Shift Manager, Manager
RC Theatres
Reading, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily shift operations and supervised staff to maintain a smooth, operational, but friendly environment
- Managed opening and closing procedures, including lockup, financial reports, deposits, and other security measures.
- Trained and mentored new employees (approx. 13) at various stages of employment
- Managed time-sensitive issues and problems and maintained composure under pressure
- ensured company policy compliance from staff and myself
Desk Receptionist (DR)
Residence Life and Dining Services
Kutztown, PA
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Maintained safety and security to residence halls and supervised entry to the building
- Fostered community of residence hall through engagement
- Record keeping of info reports, visitation logs, equipment logs and mail
- Secured and maintained confidential student information
- Served as a resource and first point of contact for residents
- Responded to concerns of residents'
Community Assistant
Residence Life and Dining Services
Kutztown, PA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized and led two monthly programs for residents throughout the two semesters, encouraging participation, interaction and access to resources
- Acted as a support system and resource for students who had any questions or were having a hard time
- Offered empathy and and compassion with adherence to university policies, mandating reporting, and professionalism
- Crisis intervention for students when it was needed
- Supported and guided residents through conflict resolution
Package Handler
FedEx:Ground
Breinigsville, PA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked in physically demanding,time-sensitive environment for 4 hour shifts
- Maintained accuracy and organization under pressure
- Attention to detail through separation of hazardous packages
- Arrived in a timely manner whether in Reading or Kutztown
Cashier
GIANT
Kutztown, PA
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Build friendly rapport with regulars
- handled financial transactions accurately
- provided efficient, friendly service in a fast-paced environment
- supervised self-checkout
- Quickly learned fruit codes, and POS steps, and aisle/product relation to help customers more effectively
Crew Associate / Jr Manager
Wendy’s
Reading, PA
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Recognized as employee of the month twice for reliability and work excellence through performance
- Managed high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism
- Trained 5 new hires
- Supervised shifts comprised of adults at 16 years old
- Provided customer services to diverse populations
- Handled conflict and resolved complaints effectively
Education
Bachelor of Social Work; Minor in Case Managment - College of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Reading Senior High School
Reading, PA05-2022
Skills
- Strong Communication
- Natural Advocate
- Empathetic & Emotionally Intelligent/Aware
- Adaptable & Confident in High Stress Situations
- Conflict Resolution & Crisis Intervention
- Fast Learner & Adaptable
- De-escalation
- Case Documentation & Report Writing
- Cultural Competence
- Professional Collaboration
- Knowledge of Child Welfare Systems
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training via Kutztown University
- Completion of CWEB Modules via University of Pitt
- PA State Police Criminal History Clearance, FBI Criminal History Clearance/Fingerprints, Child Abuse History Clearance (2025)
Timeline
Permanency/Placement Intern
Children and Youth Services (Berks)
08.2025 - Current
Community Assistant
Residence Life and Dining Services
05.2023 - 05.2024
Package Handler
FedEx:Ground
01.2023 - 04.2023
Desk Receptionist (DR)
Residence Life and Dining Services
11.2022 - 05.2025
Cashier
GIANT
10.2022 - 03.2023
Crew Member, Shift Manager, Manager
RC Theatres
01.2021 - Current
Crew Associate / Jr Manager
Wendy’s
12.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Social Work; Minor in Case Managment - College of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Reading Senior High School