Alejandra Rodas
Naples
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in domestic violence and human trafficking. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 5-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Emeregency Shelter On-Call Advocate
The Shelter For Abused Women & Children
07.2023 - Current
- Help participants adjust to life changes and empower them to stabilize their own circumstances.
- Refer participants to resources in the community, including food stamp programs, housing assistance and employment options.
- Consult related agencies to gather necessary information.
- Evaluate participants' living situations to verify the availability of basic needs and safe surroundings, reducing risks by 95%.
- Communicate with various parties associated with clients, such as legal personnel, housing authorities, law enforcement experts and language translators.
- Counseled participants during emotionally challenging situations, offering empathy while maintaining professionalism.
- Established trusting relationships with participants by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
Bereavement Internship Experience
Avow Hospice
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed referral network of mental health professionals for clients requiring additional support beyond the scope of bereavement coordinator services.
- Planned, coordinated and facilitated bereavement groups and delivered ongoing compassionate support to bereaved.
- Created customized resources such as newsletters, informational pamphlets, and website content to educate families on coping strategies and available services.
- Delivered timely follow-up calls to bereaved families, offering reassurance and valuable resources during their time of need.
Outreach Advocate
The Shelter For Abused Women & Children
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained detailed records of participant interactions, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up when necessary.
- Provided ongoing support to participants during their engagement with various programs, monitoring progress and offering assistance as needed.
- Maintained open lines of communication with partner organizations so as to expedite referrals and provide a seamless experience for clients.
- Identified gaps in service provision and advocated for program improvements to better serve client needs.
- Conducted needs assessments for individual clients, connecting them with appropriate programs and services based on identified requirements.
Weekend Caregiver
Wings Of Shelter
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for human trafficking survivors, reducing risks.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each survivors progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05.2024
Associate of Applied Arts - Social Work
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL12.2020
Skills
Attention to Detail
Self-awareness
Crisis Intervention
Risk Assessment
Intervention Planning
Case Documentation
Client Confidentiality
Crisis Assessment
Empathy building
CPR, First Aid, AED
Client Needs Assessment
Individual and Group Counseling
Research Experience
- Developed research statements and created a presentation in "Domestic Violence in Older Adults" (2022)
Conference Attendance
- Skilled Helper Training - Module 1, Naples, Fl. (2022)
- Building Connection Online and Over the Phone, Virtual - (2022)
- Address Confidentiality Program Training, Virtual- (2022)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Phi Alpha Honor Society, Florida Gulf Coast Univeristy - (2024)
Training
- Core Competency Training Working with Domestic Violence Survivors (40hr) - (2022)
- Core Competency Training Working with Human Trafficking Survivors (30hr)- (2019)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Able to quickly put people at ease, particularly when they feel stressed, scared and uncertain about future saftey prospects.
- Frequent and competent Microsoft Office based computer platforms.
- Excellent communicator, even when interacting with non-English speakers.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Volunteer Experience
- Project HELP, Inc - Outreach Events
- Golden Gate Senior Center - Program Coordination
- Path2Freedom- House Assistant
- The Healthy Earth Organization- Beach Clean-Up
Timeline
Bereavement Internship Experience
Avow Hospice
08.2023 - 05.2024
Emeregency Shelter On-Call Advocate
The Shelter For Abused Women & Children
07.2023 - Current
Outreach Advocate
The Shelter For Abused Women & Children
06.2022 - 07.2023
Weekend Caregiver
Wings Of Shelter
08.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Florida Gulf Coast University
Associate of Applied Arts - Social Work
Florida SouthWestern State College
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