Antonio Arriaga
Laredo,TX
Summary
Dynamic Social Worker with over 25 years of experience at Laredo Independent School District, adept at mobilizing community resources and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to develop effective service plans and conduct impactful training sessions, ensuring clients receive essential support and services. Licensed Bachelor Social Worker skilled in both independent and team environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Laredo Independient School District
Laredo, TX
08.2003 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with Community Agencies to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities in need of Special Education Services.
- Collaborated with Private School Staff to ensure students enrolled in Private Schools are located, and Evaluated and Identified.
- Participated in Early Childhood Intervention Transition Meetings to explain to the parents the evaluation process to determine eligibility to receive Special Education Services. Also parents were explained of their rights to receive free and appropriate public education.
- Conducted Parenting Skills Training.
- Participated in the. Community Resources Coalition Group (CR.C.G.). to identify the. Needs of children with disabilities.
- Provided Support to Special Education Teachers and Administrators.
- Mobilized Community Resources to meet the needs of children enrolled in Special Education.
- Collaborated with Diagnosticians and Speech Pathologists to identify the needs of children enrolled in Special Education.
Group Homes Administrator
Border Region Behavioral Health Center
Laredo, TX
07.2000 - 08.2003
- Developed Service Plans for Adults with Developmental Disabilities.
- Conducted annual Staffings to set goals and objectives.
- Supervised Group Home Staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Ensured the individual needs of the group residents were met such as medical needs. and recreational needs
- Ensured the group homes were certified by Medicaid on an annual basis.
Case Manager
Border Region Behavioral Health Center
Laredo, TX
04.1997 - 07.2000
- Prepared Social Histories for clients requesting services for persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism.
- Assisted clients to apply for Medicaid and SSI Benefits..
- Assisted clients to obtain a Legal Guardian.
- Assisted parents to with arrangements for Respite Care.
Intake Worker
Border Region Behavioral Health Center
Laredo, TX
07.1994 - 04.1997
- Prepared Social Histories for clients requesting services for persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism.
- Assisted clients to apply for Medicaid and SSI Benefits..
- Assisted clients to obtain a Legal Guardian.
- Assisted parents to make arrangements for Respite Care.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Laredo State Center
Laredo, TX
05.1992 - 07.1994
- Conducted assessments to determine client needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support recovery goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Spanish
Laredo State University
Laredo, TX12-1990
Skills
*Computer Skills
*Over Twenty Five years of Social Work Experience
*Can work independently and as a Team Member
*Licensed Bachelor Social Worker
Certification
I am a Licensed Social Worker
I am Certify Behavior Specialist
I am Bilingual in English and Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Social Worker
Laredo Independient School District
08.2003 - 05.2026
Group Homes Administrator
Border Region Behavioral Health Center
07.2000 - 08.2003
Case Manager
Border Region Behavioral Health Center
04.1997 - 07.2000
Intake Worker
Border Region Behavioral Health Center
07.1994 - 04.1997
Substance Abuse Counselor
Laredo State Center
05.1992 - 07.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Spanish
Laredo State University