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Alejandro Lopez

Roswell

Summary

Compassionate and bilingual Social Work professional with over 5 years of experience supporting youth and adults through trauma-informed care, therapeutic mentorship, and residential programming. Skilled in crisis intervention, client advocacy, and behavioral support within educational, clinical, and wilderness settings. Dedicated to fostering personal growth, safety, and emotional regulation through structured, evidence-based approaches.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Mentor

Brightstone Transitions
05.2025 - Current
  • Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
  • Provide daily therapeutic and emotional support to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • Coach clients in independent living skills, social development, and emotional regulation.
  • Manage daily medication administration and documentation per safety protocols.
  • Maintain strong professional boundaries while supporting client transportation, appointments, and routines.
  • Lead group activities fostering structure, self-reliance, and community participation.

Wilderness Lead Field Instructor

Ignite Adult Program
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Led weekly outdoor therapy expeditions for young adults in recovery programs, ensuring safety and adherence to Leave No Trace principles.
  • Taught therapeutic and outdoor living skills to promote confidence, teamwork, and resilience.
  • Administered and documented medications and daily meditations for clients.
  • Modeled professionalism, empathy, and respect while mentoring clients through daily living challenges.
  • Teach hands on outdoor skills.

Wilderness Lead Field Instructor

First Light Wilderness
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supervised groups of up to 10 clients in outdoor therapeutic environments, emphasizing coping and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Collaborated with clinicians to deliver integrated therapeutic treatment plans.
  • Administered medications, provided first aid, and upheld safety and risk management procedures.
  • Facilitated group activities to build self-esteem, accountability, and social awareness.

Social Specialist 1

Fulton County Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conducted investigations and assessments of child safety concerns.
  • Advocated for family well-being through resource coordination and case management.
  • Ensured compliance with confidentiality, ethical standards, and HIPAA regulations.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.

Sales Associate

North Fulton Community Charity (NFCC)
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Educated community members on NFCC’s Family Choice Program and local resources.
  • Supervised volunteers and community service participants to ensure respectful and effective engagement.
  • Supported conflict resolution and de-escalation during customer interactions.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Intern

Madison Cares
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided one-on-one mental health and academic support to youth and families.
  • Led therapeutic group sessions for elementary students with social and behavioral challenges.
  • Assisted with agency outreach and client case documentation.
  • Assist with the agency's outreach programs for families in the community.
  • Be able to do detail and proficient case notes, client assessments, and client discharge.


Education

Bachelor Degree of Science - Social Work

Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID
04.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Mentoring
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Safe Serve Certification
  • Leave No Trace Certification
  • Aegis benevolent hold training
  • CPR/ BLS Certified
  • Group management
  • Environmental education

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Residential Mentor

Brightstone Transitions
05.2025 - Current

Wilderness Lead Field Instructor

Ignite Adult Program
01.2024 - 04.2025

Wilderness Lead Field Instructor

First Light Wilderness
08.2022 - 08.2023

Social Specialist 1

Fulton County Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
05.2022 - 07.2022

Sales Associate

North Fulton Community Charity (NFCC)
02.2021 - 04.2022

Intern

Madison Cares
09.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor Degree of Science - Social Work

Brigham Young University - Idaho

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