Ashley A. Rivas, LMSW
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and Compassionate Social Worker providing exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with children, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Everyone Home DC
02.2022 - Current
- Managed caseload of 15-18 families and conducted home visits to clients in scattered site housing units.
- Served as point of contact for all shelter plus care case manager/client related needs.
- Provided assistance to case management staff , as well as families in Everyone Home DC’s PSH program through intensive case management and community referral linkages.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
Case Manager
Everyone Home DC
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed caseload of 15-18 families and conducted home visits to clients in scattered site housing units.
- Conducted client intake and needs assessments.
- Networked with community service providers to identify programs and resources.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Social Work Intern
Center for Urban Community Services
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Caseload of 8 adults individuals at a permanent supportive housing site with a variety of issues related to mental health, chronic health, substance use and low income.
- Conducted a variety of assessments, referrals, and service plans
- Communicated with public, social, and welfare agencies for client case management needs.
Program Assistant
St. Coletta of Greater Washington
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Utilized client's psychosocial history in order to best understand their needs and provided strategic clinical interventions and services
- Implemented individual service plans for persons with intellectual disabilities
- Provided daily assistance to adult participants such as physical care, feeding, etc
- Planned and provided age appropriate activities for adult program participants
- Provided clients with job development, coaching, and support for paid and/or volunteer work.
Social Work Intern
American Red Cross
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted phone outreaches on a daily basis to a revolving caseload to provide support around stressors of deployment and integrating back into the community
- Connected veterans to community resources
- Helped members of the military, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with, and respond to the challenges of military service.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
New York University
New York, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Adaptable
- Case Management
- Verbal Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Medical Knowledge
- Community Resources
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
Affiliations
Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC
Member of Social Work Phi Alpha Honor Society
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Everyone Home DC
02.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Everyone Home DC
10.2019 - 02.2022
Social Work Intern
Center for Urban Community Services
09.2018 - 05.2019
Program Assistant
St. Coletta of Greater Washington
09.2017 - 08.2018
Social Work Intern
American Red Cross
08.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Bowie State University
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