Abraham De La Torre
Summary
Social work professional with solid foundation in client advocacy and support services. Proven ability to manage sensitive cases while maintaining confidentiality and providing essential resources. Known for excellent teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in crisis intervention, resource coordination, and active listening.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
University Student Union Building Manager
Associate Student Inc. Long Beach State University
05.2024 - Current
- Ensure that building safety protocols and procedures were enforced.
- Critical thinking skills to solve operational problems and develop strategic plans for coordinated events.
- Communicate effectively to meet customer needs and provide appropriate information to the management team.
- Complete Audio and Visual setups for customer events, and monitor appropriate use of building equipment.
Social Work Intern
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments for different age ranges and diagnosed according to DSM-5 guidelines.
- Provided individual psychotherapy and created individualized treatment plans tailored to the needs of the clients.
- Facilitated multiple Spanish groups (Bereavement, Parenting coaching, and Self-Esteem).
- Collaborated with supervisor and colleagues to develop programs for clients.
- Completed intakes in person and via telephone for appropriateness of agency services.
School Social Work Intern
Valle Lindo School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with school personnel, students, parents, to promote optimal learning outcomes for all students.
- Provide information and training to school faculty and staff, parents, and community groups to foster understanding of the social aspects of environmental, emotional, and physical problems and methods to help students.
- Engaging and building rapport with diverse students to learn about barriers to their learning and provide assistance in developing healthy coping tools to be successful in the classroom.
- Provide assistance and guidance to implement the school’s restorative practices.
- Utilize problem-solving and assessment skills for intervention to support teachers in meeting the instructional needs of all students.
Personal Service Coordinator II
Telecare Corporation LA HOP 7 FSP
11.2016 - 08.2023
- Experience with deescalating and navigating crisis calls, providing crisis intervention and risk assessments, Coordinate safety plans with providers in the community (i.e. Board and Care staff, Law Enforcement, Hospitals), as well as with families during and after hours.
- Application of the Recovery Model, Assertive Community Treatment Model, and Harm Reduction Model.
- Assist and advocate for clients in obtaining appropriate benefits: SSI, CAPI, GR, and linkage to the VA Hospital.
- Coordinate transition of care with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, transitional living, and shelters to promote safe living arrangements for clients with DMH guidelines.
- Organize and facilitate groups (i.e. COEG, Common Ground, Harm Reduction, WRAP).
Internship
Telecare Corporation LA HOP 7 FSP
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Experience writing progress notes for Medi-Cal billing for LA County.
- Engaged and built rapport with members from diverse cultures, race, and age to assist in their recovery process.
- Conducted Outreach and Engagement with members to evaluate their needs with programs services.
- Participated and contributed to Staff meetings.
- Assist in planning member Holiday Celebration and coordinate a member committee for event.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
05.2025
Mental Health Recovery Specialist -
JumpStart Fellowship Program
12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
12.2014
Skills
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group facilitation
- Crisis intervention
- Collaboration with community providers
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Coordinating treatment plans
- Developing treatment plans
- Bilingual skills
- Effective communication
- Translation
- Collaborative work
- Diverse populations
- Multidisciplinary teams
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - 05.2025
University Student Union Building Manager
Associate Student Inc. Long Beach State University
05.2024 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Valle Lindo School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Personal Service Coordinator II
Telecare Corporation LA HOP 7 FSP
11.2016 - 08.2023
Internship
Telecare Corporation LA HOP 7 FSP
09.2016 - 11.2016
Mental Health Recovery Specialist -
JumpStart Fellowship Program
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Masters of Social Work -
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
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