Diligent Social Worker with aptitude for effectively communicating with clients. Skilled at helping clients develop life skills and coping mechanisms. Well-versed in applying conflict resolution techniques to mediate family crisis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Social Work Intern
Sanctuary Hospice
Sacramento
08.2023 - 05.2024
Developed plans of care in coordination with an interdisciplinary team and provided social services for patients and families
Provided care to patients in the infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups
Initiated referrals to other collaborating agencies tailored to the patients'/families' needs
Participated and assisted as a volunteer specifically to patients needs
Provided support for patients and family members; taking on the role of an advocate
Provided a vast range of supportive professional social work services and interventions to assigned patients
Provided social work support to patients requiring skilled nursing care
Utilized evidence-based practices such as mindfulness-based interventions during patient visits.
Co-facilitated grief group and provided comfort to patients' loved ones.
Health Program Intern
Opening Doors Inc.
Sacramento
08.2022 - 05.2023
Provided weekly counseling services for a caseload of four to five clients
Completed interpreter training
Participated and completed a domestic violence awareness training over the course of 5 weeks
Participated in 'Community Mapping' activity to physically locate and familiarize various resources for the community
Presented weekly case presentations with co-interns and field instructor
Maintained constant contact with interpreters
Discussed various forms of interventions that could benefit our refugee clients like Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Arts Therapy, Music Therapy, and mindfulness practices to name a few
Utilized DAP and SOAP note taking with clients to maintain clear and concise records of sessions
Researched two to three different DSM-5 diagnostic criterions on a weekly basis and discussed with supervision group
Shadowed different services/departments offered by Opening Doors Inc.
Program Associate
Greater Ontario Business Council
Ontario
12.2020 - 12.2021
Organized and worked on creative materials for monthly and annual events, including fundraisers and events on specific topics with guest speakers
Worked on billing using ChamberMaster and Converge programs
Point of contact for website remodel; Worked on our website using WordPress; added, organized, and deleted content
Was responsible for social media postings of events and information for the business community
Point of contact for community members as well as members of our organization
Connected constituents, business owners, and other community members with local and state governmental officials
Conducted/organized/welcomed grand openings for new businesses
Assisted with daily office operations
Worked on email campaigns to send out to our members.
Peer Mentor
Peer Mentor Program--Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona
01.2020 - 12.2020
Engaged in building mentorship and leadership skill and supporting peers through a two-term program performing a variety of activities within and outside the classroom including: Learned about mentorship and leadership through constant group work and class facilitation
Held office hours each week for sociology students to connect with and guide, connected them with resources on campus, and constantly advertised office hours and outreached to students
Responsible for holding different workshops throughout the semester, making posters through canva, and advertising them on social media.
Education
Masters - Social Work
California State University
Sacramento, CA
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA
12-2021
High School Diploma -
Chino High School
Chino, CA
05.2017
Skills
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva)
Bilingual (Spanish)
Social media literacy
Work ethics
Ability to work under pressure
Interpersonal and communication
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospice Social Work Intern
Sanctuary Hospice
08.2023 - 05.2024
Health Program Intern
Opening Doors Inc.
08.2022 - 05.2023
Program Associate
Greater Ontario Business Council
12.2020 - 12.2021
Peer Mentor
Peer Mentor Program--Cal Poly Pomona
01.2020 - 12.2020
Masters - Social Work
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State Polytechnic University
High School Diploma -
Chino High School
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
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