Bertha Cuevas
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Dependable Shift Supervisor offering 7 year background in structuring client treatment plans and working closely with 10+ case workers to assist in daily tasks. Hardworking and motivated individual skilled working with broad range of age groups, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. In-depth understanding of human behavior and resource gathering techniques.
Dedicated mental health professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor/Case Worker
Turning Point Community Program
Fairfield, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Assists assigned members to identify and progress toward achievement of member chosen goals
- Provides vocational support
- Advocates for members in all areas of treatment and help them apply for and receive services (EBT, Social Security, employment etc.)
- Assists staff and members in the development and implementation of activities, programming and groups
- Facilitates communication and cooperation among agencies; educates community and other agencies
- Participates in client medication outreach; coordinates communication between doctor, client and pharmacy
- Drives personal and/or agency vehicle on agency business including transportation of members to and from appointments and activities as well as field visits/medication outreach
- Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis
- Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program
- Carries a caseload of clients depending on acuity of clients, program/contract requirements and referrals on record; varies from program to program and contract to contract
- Assuring timesheets of employees are turn in on time, assigning job tasks, supporting when in help or low staff
- Approving timesheets, millage, Supervision with employee
- Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner
- Meets productivity standards for billable units monthly.
Paraeducator III
Fairfield Suisun Unified School
Fairfield, CA
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Under the direction of a teacher, prepares tests for evaluation of students’ progress and individualizes materials according to students’ needs
- Assists and engages in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials; assists with cumulative and other record keeping; and assists the teacher with other daily tasks associated with the classroom
- Attends to students’ physical and emotional needs in the classroom and on school grounds and may need to respond to behavioral and emotional difficulties
Paraeducator III
Solano County Office Of Education
Fairfield, CA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Under the direction of a teacher, prepares tests for evaluation of students’ progress and individualizes materials according to students’ needs
- Attends to students’ physical and emotional needs in the classroom and on school grounds and may need to respond to behavioral and emotional difficulties
- Implemented Individualized Education Plans through one-on-one and group instruction
- Recorded data on goals and behavior using appropriate data sheets
- Prepared materials, graded assignments and administered tests
- Managed classroom behavior and implemented reinforcement programs
- Espite Provider | Sonia Corina
Respite Care Provider
Sonia Corina
Benicia, CA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- I provide routine respite service to a families with children on the Autistic spectrum, down syndrome
- This includes playing games, reading books, watching movies and other interactions that are appropriate for the age, mentality and interests of the child
Case worker
Pace Solano
Fairfield, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervised overall client services and acted as liaison between clients, caregivers and service providers
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Facilitated distribution of educational materials and other information on various topics.
- Recorded case notes and performed follow-up documentation for admitted and transferred patients; led both group and individual counseling sessions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA06.2022
No Degree - Police Dispatching
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA05.2015
High school diploma -
Armijo High School
Fairfield, CA06.2013
Skills
- Client interaction
- Case information confidentiality
- Issue identification and resolution
- Service Referrals
- Medicare and Medicaid applications
- Skilled community-based case manager
- Motivational enhancement therapy
- Fluent in Spanish
- Crisis Intervention
- Case management
- Referrals and networking
- Social services
- Career development counselor
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12+ staff members.
- Documented and resolved productivity billing which led to repurchases for our clients.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Additional Information
- APS/CPS knowledge
- Special Incident reports
- KETs
- Billing/service codes
- Outlook, Spread sheets, word , power point
- Answering Crisis Calls
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraeducator III
Fairfield Suisun Unified School
01.2021 - 10.2021
Shift Supervisor/Case Worker
Turning Point Community Program
07.2019 - Current
Paraeducator III
Solano County Office Of Education
01.2017 - 01.2019
Respite Care Provider
Sonia Corina
01.2016 - 01.2017
Case worker
Pace Solano
01.2015 - 01.2017
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Diablo Valley College
No Degree - Police Dispatching
Napa Valley College
High school diploma -
Armijo High School