Araseli Mireles
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Social Worker with strong foundation in supporting students' emotional and social development. Successfully provided counseling and crisis intervention, promoting positive behavioral changes. Demonstrated empathy and effective communication skills to build trust with students and collaborate with educators.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Weslaco ISD
10.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
Social Worker
Texas Department of State Health Services
03.2012 - 10.2016
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Case Manager
Texas Department of Family Protective Services
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX05-2007
Skills
- Emotional support
- Family support
- Student advocacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis intervention
- Academic support
- Case management
- Individual counseling
- Documentation
- Mental health assessment
- Grief counseling
Certification
LMSW- Licensed Master Social Worker, under clinical supervision.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Social Worker
Weslaco ISD
10.2016 - Current
Social Worker
Texas Department of State Health Services
03.2012 - 10.2016
Case Manager
Texas Department of Family Protective Services
01.2007 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Texas Pan American
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