Ana Parramore
San Diego,CA
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in working with individuals who have chronic physical and/or mental health conditions. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 20-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Neighborhood House Association
851 S. 35th Street
05.2003 - 10.2023
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2003
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Client Documentation
- Client Confidentiality
- Client Needs Assessment
- Intervention Planning
- Client Advocacy
- Independent Judgment
- Efficient Under Pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Boundary Setting
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Cooperative
- Compassionate
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Social Worker
Neighborhood House Association
05.2003 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State University