ALEXIS MALDONADO
Oak Creek
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven ability to support and guide families in enhancing overall well-being. Strong communication and interpersonal skills facilitate trust-building and effectively address diverse needs. Positive rapport building with clients while delivering tailored solutions to family challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Visitor
Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
08.2023 - Current
- Conducts home visits to assess family needs and deliver tailored support services
- Provide education on child health, nutrition, and developmental milestones with Parents As Teachers curriculum activities and handouts.
- Completes screenings and assessments for mother and child (ex: Ages and Stages Questionnaires, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Abuse Assessments)
- Connected families with community resources, increasing access to essential services such as healthcare, housing assistance, and educational opportunities.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate resources and referrals for families.
- Monitored progress of families in achieving goals, adjusting support strategies as necessary.
Child Welfare Intern (Coordinated Family Service Program)
Department of Social Services of Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac, WI
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with social workers to support child welfare services, enhancing service delivery.
- Conducted assessments for children, improving access to welfare and prevention services.
- Developed informational materials for community outreach programs and initiatives.
- Assisted in case management, providing support to social workers and clients.
Individualized Youth Mentor
CESA 6
Fond du Lac, WI
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Mentored youth aged 6-17, fostering emotional growth and self-esteem through tailored guidance, resulting in improved social interactions and coping skills.
- Conducted impactful one-on-one sessions, fostering measurable improvements in social interactions.
- Partnered with families and educational professionals to create positive support systems, enhancing the overall effectiveness of mentoring programs and home life.
Connection Center Visitation Supervisor
Family Resource Center
Fond du Lac, WI
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitor child/family interaction during visitation
- Provide factual documentation per program standards and within established timeframes
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work, Psychology
Marian University
Fond du Lac, WI05-2023
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competence
- Empathy
- Case Management
- Task Efficiency
- Adaptability
- Documentation
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- CITI Program Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Jan 2021
- Suicide Prevention Training Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Feb 2022
- Crisis Intervention Training Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Sep 2022
- Social Work Educators & Clinicians Responding to COVID-19 Tele behavioral Practice Basics Nov 2022
- Incorporating Client Interaction Experiences (CIE) BSW Practice Courses Apr 2023
- Death Education: An Ethical Imperative Social Work Study Apr 2023
- Substance Use Disorders – Strategies for Infusion Social Work Curriculum Apr 2023
- Overdose Prevention Narcan Training Apr 2023
- Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Training Healthy Families America Oct 2024
- HV HFA Foundations Training Healthy Families America Sep 2023
- Cheers Check-In Tool Healthy Families America Oct 2023
- ASQ 3 Training Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System Oct 2023
- ASQ SE2 Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System Oct 2023
- Parents as Teachers Training Parents as Teachers Nov 2023
- HV Perinatal Algorithm Healthy Families America Oct 2024
Timeline
Home Visitor
Children's Wisconsin
08.2023 - Current
Child Welfare Intern (Coordinated Family Service Program)
Department of Social Services of Fond du Lac
01.2023 - 05.2023
Individualized Youth Mentor
CESA 6
02.2021 - 12.2022
Connection Center Visitation Supervisor
Family Resource Center
02.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work, Psychology
Marian University
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Social Student Work Association, member, 2018 – 2023
- SSWA President (2022-2023)
- Volunteered 150 hours with SSWA
- Summer Bridge Mentor 2019 – 2022
- We.empowHER's Women's Empowerment Series 2022 volunteer
- C.A.R.E Conference 2023 organizer
- NASW Advocacy Day 2023 attended
- Wisconsin Council on Social Work Education (WCSWE) Spring 2023 Conference presenter
Training
- Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth
- HV Foundations
- Ages Stages and Questionnaires
- Parents as Teachers Curriculum
- H