Alina Yang
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Dynamic social work professional with a proven track record at Bexar County Family Justice Center, excelling in client advocacy and crisis intervention. Skilled in trauma-informed care and multidisciplinary collaboration, I effectively facilitated access to vital resources, enhancing client safety and emotional stability while maintaining meticulous documentation. Committed to empowering individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Bexar County Family Justice Center
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: multidisciplinary support services for victims of domestic violence
- Assisted clients in navigating and accessing community resources, including emergency shelter, counseling services, legal advocacy, and basic needs support.
- Provided trauma-informed support and advocacy to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and abuse, ensuring safety and emotional stabilization.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, medical providers, legal advocates, and therapists in a multidisciplinary setting to provide coordinated care.
- Maintained accurate and confidential documentation of client encounters using agency database and ensured adherence to ethical and legal standards.
- Multidisciplinary support services for victims of domestic violence
INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR
Aspect Foundation
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Non-profit organization providing affordable study-abroad opportunities to students from all over the world
- Matched international students with compatible host families and schools, promoting successful cultural exchange experiences through careful placement and ongoing support.
- Acted as the primary point of contact between host families, students, and schools, addressing issues promptly to ensure a smooth year-long experience.
- Provided comprehensive guidance to host families on cultural adjustment and effectively mediated challenges between students and their hosts.
- Regularly communicated with local schools and collected detailed progress reports to monitor student academic and personal growth.
- Non-profit organization providing affordable study-abroad opportunities to students from all over the world
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Little Land Play Gym
New Braunfels, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Developmental play gym that offers pediatric therapy
- Greeted customers with professionalism, efficiently managing class and event bookings while addressing inquiries to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Supported the pediatric therapy team by coordinating schedules, managing patient records, and ensuring a welcoming environment for families.
- Maintained facility cleanliness and organization to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for children, families, and staff.
- Developmental play gym that offers pediatric therapy
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
Ascension Seton Medical Center
Austin, TX
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Largest nonprofit and Catholic health system in the United States
- Provided comprehensive patient care, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health indicators, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Documented patient conditions, interventions, and outcomes accurately to support seamless communication among healthcare teams.
- Delivered personalized one-on-one care to patients requiring specialized attention for acute, physical, or mental health needs.
- Largest nonprofit and Catholic health system in the United States
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Denver
Denver, CO12.2025
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD12.2015
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural competency
- Documentation management
- Program coordination
- Domestic violence advocacy
- Psychosocial assessments
- Homelessness support
- Community resources
- Client assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Group facilitation
Certification
LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER, Anticipated Fall 2025
Timeline
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Bexar County Family Justice Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR
Aspect Foundation
01.2023 - 01.2024
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Little Land Play Gym
01.2023 - 01.2024
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
Ascension Seton Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Denver
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Maryland
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