Loyal Source Government Services

Conduct and document mental health assessments, screening for human trafficking concerns, for children in care

Provide ongoing individual and group counseling in accordance with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies and procedures

Maintain the Unaccompanied Child's (UC/UAC) case file and UAC Portal accurately updated

Report significant incidents to ensure children receive appropriate and necessary services

Bilingual Therapist

The Providencia Group

Completes Unaccompanied Child (UC)/minor and Sponsor Assessments in accordance with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies and procedures

Identifies and vets potential sponsor for reunification of UCs/minors and also alternate/backups in case the initial sponsor is no longer available or able to care for the child

Utilizes Spanish language independently to ensure sponsor and families understand and complete the ORR assessment process for reunification in a timely manner

Meets weekly with the minor to discuss case progress, inquire about safety and well-being in the shelter, and gather more information as needed

Ensures Unaccompanied Afghan Minors (UAMs) and their families are informed of assistance and programs available to support their resettlement in the United States

Collaborates with a Dari/Pashto Interpreter to assist UAMs and their families in enrolling in assistance programs to ease their transition in the United States

Bilingual Unification Specialist

CAUCE

Designed social program for students to foster a sense of community between students and further develop cultural pride.

Supervised and assisted students ages 6-15 with their homework in the Spanish language.

Supported holiday social events at El Huerto and CAUCE.

Volunteer Tutor

Alight Solutions

Processed annual enrollment for Hyatt and McDonald's employees throughout the United States of America and Mexico.

Answered numerous calls per day in busy, fast-paced office for both English and Spanish-speaking customers.

Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service.

Tapped cultural knowledge and relationship-building skills to assist customers with explaining issues.

Clarified details of different health insurance plans to ensure participant made best selection for their personal circumstances.

Bilingual Customer Care Representative

Gersh Academy International

Created and implemented lesson plans based on Individualized Education Plans on a weekly basis for bilingual students with neurological disorders and Autism spectrum disorders.

Completed and maintained documentation of students' behaviors, crises, and progress with lesson plans.

Provided one-on-one supervision of students during emergency drills, special events, and field trips.

Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly.

Paraprofessional

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Delivered social work services to HIV/AIDS patients in varied settings.

Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.

Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.

Explained details of coverage to Medicaid and Medicare clients.

Informed management of Medicaid covered mental health services to increase available services and supports for clients.

Collaborated with nurse case managers, doctors, and other medical professionals in various settings to ensure all of the clients' needs are being properly addressed.

Medical Social Worker

California African American Museum

Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.

Assisted librarian with copy cataloguing by researching book information, creating call number labels, and shelving books.

Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.

Updated and searched library database via use of PastPerfect software.

Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.

Volunteer Research Library Assistant

Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services

Selected by management to serve as lead social worker which entailed mentoring five (5) social  workers.

Provided case management services for 30 clients/cases on a monthly basis, which included completing monthly home visits, providing supportive counseling, providing psychoeducation, identifying and coordinating community services, and implementing crisis intervention strategies.

Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.

Completed an average of six (6) court reports monthly to effectively advocate for the needs of the children and their families.

Testified under oath as child advocate in family court to assist with child custody decisions.

Facilitated meetings with a variety of stakeholders including families, therapists, attorney investigators, external case managers, and other service providers.

Children's Social Worker III

Kidsave

Identified and developed partnerships with African American, Latino, LGBTQ, and faith-based organizations in the local community to recruit host families to support youth in foster care.

Scheduled presentations and facilitated informational meetings in said organizations.

Managed LA-based Weekend Miracles volunteers and interns to support recruitment and tracking activities.

Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of top candidates.
Coordinated and tracked intake, training, and background checks of all host family applicants.

Assistant Manager of Recruitment

Established social worker with over 8 years experience providing support (individual and group support, assessments, counseling, and case management) to children ages 0-17 in a variety of settings including Child Protective Services, Youth Non-Profits, School, Shelters, and an international orphanage. Professional with administrative skills including strategic partnership development, grant writing, and advocacy through court report creation.

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