ANGELICA V BARRIOS
Edinburg
Summary
Dedicated and invested Bachelor of Social Work dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for the best interests of children and families. Expertise in Education, Family Services, and mental health resources. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 10+ years of background serving the community by guiding students and families in need.
Currently scheduled to sit for LBSW exam in June of 2024.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist
University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley - SOM
2024.03 - Current
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative strategies.
- Achieved successful outcomes for multiple projects through effective project management and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Built strong relationships with external partners to secure resources and support necessary for program success.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on new tools or methodologies, promoting a culture of skill development within the organization.
- Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
Social Work Intern
Hidalgo County Head Start Program
2023.06 - 2023.12
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Familiar with structure, process, and practices of new student enrollment and provide continuous assistance to both student and department personnel.
- Assist with interdepartmental projects, as assigned
Education Department Secretary
Hidalgo County Head Start Program
2020.01 - Current
- Managed communications, planning, & following up on administrative matters to ensure smooth operations of the department
- Prepared and proofread documentation, spreadsheets and presentations for department use.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
Counseling Department Secretary
South Texas ISD
2013.09 - 2019.11
- Oversee operation and maintenance of student records management system, including creation, receipt, storage, retrieval, and disposition of student records
- Managed communications, planning, & following up on administrative matters to ensure smooth operations of the department
- Performs general secretarial tasks, including but not limited to producing letters, reports, memorandums, etc
- Familiar with structure, process, and practices of new student enrollment and provide continuous assistance to both student and department personnel
Family Readiness Volunteer
USMC Family Readiness Program
2009.10 - 2011.06
- In charge of the intake and supervision of over 30 military families, making sure they have all resources available to them
- First contact from the Company Commander when Marines were deployed overseas
- Host to all Military Homecomings, assuring families are able to reach their Marine
Medical Billing Specialist
QMACS
2012.02 - 2013.09
- Reduced errors in medical billing by meticulously reviewing patient records and ensuring accurate coding.
- Enhanced revenue collection through diligent follow-up on unpaid claims and denials with insurance companies.
- Streamlined billing processes by implementing efficient workflows and utilizing advanced software tools.
- Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Social Work - BSW
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2023
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX05.2022
Certificate of Medical Billing & Coding
Mira Costa College
Oceanside05.2012
Diploma -
Psja Memorial Early College High School
Alamo, TX05.2006
Skills
- Family Guidance
- Group Activities
- Community Assistance Knowledge
- Assessing Risks
- Home Environment Assessment
- Referrals and Networking
- Records Management
- Community Organization
- Crisis Intervention
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Program Specialist
University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley - SOM
2024.03 - Current
Social Work Intern
Hidalgo County Head Start Program
2023.06 - 2023.12
Education Department Secretary
Hidalgo County Head Start Program
2020.01 - Current
Counseling Department Secretary
South Texas ISD
2013.09 - 2019.11
Medical Billing Specialist
QMACS
2012.02 - 2013.09
Family Readiness Volunteer
USMC Family Readiness Program
2009.10 - 2011.06
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Social Work - BSW
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
Certificate of Medical Billing & Coding
Mira Costa College
Diploma -
Psja Memorial Early College High School
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