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Bernadine Cordova

Portales,NM

Summary

Dynamic social worker with extensive experience at Portales Municipal Schools, excelling in psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention. Proven ability to advocate for clients and develop effective treatment plans, while fostering collaborative support. Skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy and fluent in Spanish, enhancing communication and community resource management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker

Portales Municipal Schools
Portales, NM
08.2020 - Current
  • Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns and conducted assessments to develop treatment plans.
  • Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
  • Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
  • Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement, and social-emotional learning in individual and group settings.
  • Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
  • Worked collaboratively with other school professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
  • Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, as needed.

Supervisor

Women Infants and Children, DOH
Clovis, NM
03.2018 - 08.2020
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
  • Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
  • Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
  • Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
  • Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
  • Provided education on healthy eating habits to parents and caregivers.
  • Worked with food service personnel to update patient meal programs and public cafeteria menus.
  • Counseled pregnant women on nutritional requirements and suggestions for healthy diets.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Hypnotherapy Certification

Hypnotherapy Academy of America
Albuquerque, NM
08-2024

Clinical Social Work

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
05-2009

Family And Consumer Sciences/Communication

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
05-1997

Skills

  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Client advocacy
  • Community resource management
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Effective communication
  • Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Social services
  • Life skills development
  • Behavioral intervention plans (BIP)
  • Functional behavioral assessments (FBA)
  • Child development
  • Treatment planning
  • Behavior modification
  • Collaborative support

Certification

  • Licensed Master Social Worker M-07416, exp. 7/2026
  • Level I PreK-12 School Social Worker Lic. #305542, exp. 6/2026
  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

Timeline

Social Worker

Portales Municipal Schools
08.2020 - Current

Supervisor

Women Infants and Children, DOH
03.2018 - 08.2020

Graduate Certificate - Hypnotherapy Certification

Hypnotherapy Academy of America

Clinical Social Work

New Mexico Highlands University

Family And Consumer Sciences/Communication

Eastern New Mexico University

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