Autumn Alves
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic social worker with extensive experience at Victor Community Support Services, adept at implementing evidence-based interventions and advocating for children's welfare. Skilled in crisis intervention and collaborative problem-solving, I successfully enhanced family relationships and improved school attendance rates, fostering positive youth development and resilience in at-risk populations.
Professional with expertise in child and youth social work, equipped to drive impactful change and support. Adept in crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy, ensuring safety and well-being of young individuals. Strong collaborator, adaptable to evolving situations, and steadfast in delivering positive outcomes. Reliable, empathetic, and skilled in fostering supportive environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Victor Community Support Services
01.2010 - Current
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of child safety, identifying areas of concern and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Promoted positive youth development by organizing afterschool activities, mentorship programs, and educational workshops.
- Mentored young people facing social/emotional difficulties offering guidance that contributed positively to their overall personal growth trajectory.
- Delivered specialized case management services tailored to the unique needs of each child or youth on my caseload.
- Streamlined processes within multidisciplinary meetings, fostering a more collaborative environment to discuss case progress and improvements.
- Advocated for children''s best interests in court proceedings, presenting case findings and recommendations to judges and legal representatives.
- Enhanced family relationships by conducting regular home visits and providing support for parents and caregivers.
- Developed culturally sensitive approaches when working with diverse populations of children and families experiencing various challenges.
- Supported successful reunification efforts by facilitating family counseling sessions that addressed underlying issues impacting the household dynamics.
- Strengthened community partnerships to provide additional resources for at-risk children and families in need of assistance.
- Educated parents on available support services, enabling them to effectively navigate systems of care for their children''s benefit.
- Collaborated with medical providers to ensure optimal physical health outcomes for children in care or under supervision.
- Ensured timely intervention in crisis situations, coordinating with emergency services and other professionals as needed.
- Assisted adolescents transitioning out of foster care through life skills training programs focused on education, employment, housing stability goals.
- Reduced risk factors for child abuse and neglect by implementing evidence-based interventions and programs.
- Increased school attendance rates through collaboration with teachers, counselors, and families to address barriers to success.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between foster homes, ensuring proper documentation and communication among stakeholders.
- Improved children''s well-being by developing individualized care plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Special Education Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
03.2000 - 12.2009
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
- Reduced feelings of isolation among students with special needs by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Education
Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2025
Skills
- Substance abuse awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Multicultural competence
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Individual counseling
- Child development
- Self-care strategies
- Shelter arrangements
- Parenting skills education
- Family systems theory
- Educational advocacy
- Child welfare policies
- Teamwork
- Family services
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
- Client documentation
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Behavioral assessment
- Active listening
- Client advocacy
- Child advocacy
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Community resources
- Interpersonal skills
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Analytical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Trauma informed care framework
- File management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Crisis intervention
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Case management
- Family support
- Community referrals
- Behavior modification
- Continuous improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Client interviewing
- High-risk populations identification
- Special education
- Substance abuse prevention
- Community outreach
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Multicultural awareness
- Service planning
- Professional demeanor
- Family planning counselor
- Invoice verification
- Foster care youth
- Resource coordination
- Home visits
- Disadvantaged youth programs
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Child welfare advocate
- Parental and guardian assistance
- Parent-child conflict specialist
- Prepare reports
- Behavioral specialist
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of City programs for homeless family and children.
- Documented and resolved reunification of the foster children which led to the children being able to move back into their home with biological parents.
- Achieved family maintenance through effectively helping with supporting parents through their anger management programs, substance abuse programs, and finding housing to bring their family back together through the courts orders.
Timeline
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Victor Community Support Services
01.2010 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
03.2000 - 12.2009
Psychology
Grand Canyon University
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