Veronica Vazquez
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Dependable Social Service Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues, public agency policies and procedures and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about helping families in need. Hardworking and skilled, working with a broad range of age groups, ethnicities and socio economic backgrounds. Respectful and compassionate professional with 21 years of experience providing guidance for children and families in need. Able to effectively communicate in Spanish and English.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Worker
Cuyahoga County Division Of Children And Family
CLEVELAND, United States
01.2001 - Current
- Investigates allegations of child abuse, neglect and dependency.
- Interviews clients, families and other professionals to determine child safety.
- Develops service plans for families, assesses and refer to appropriate programs.
- Collaborates with attorneys to complete court filings, when needed. Testifies at court regarding findings of abuse, neglect and dependency.
- Maintains accurate logs and records of communications with families, client and other professionals.
- Interprets communications to Spanish for clients or other agency staff as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Metropolitan Campus, San Juan Puerto Rico12.2000
Skills
- Excellent social skills
- Advanced in data entry and management
- Advanced researching skills
- Expert in developing service plans for families
- Advanced community based services knowledge
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Fully bilingual, English and Spanish
- Excellent team building skills
- Dependable and Responsible
Member of Social Justice Committee at La Sagrada Familia Church for 4 years
Participated in provision of monthly community meals for families in need. Interacted with community health and social partners, to provide free services and information to any person in need from the community.
Timeline
Social Service Worker
Cuyahoga County Division Of Children And Family
01.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico