Brenda Escobar

• Provide one-on-one support to adolescents and young adults (ages 16+) and their families to facilitate a seamless transition from pediatric to adult health care services.
• Guide patients and families through the process of transferring to adult care providers, ensuring continuity of care and addressing any gaps in services.
• Assist in navigating complex health insurance systems, including troubleshooting coverage issues and ensuring proper enrollment in plans that meet the patient's needs.
• Educate patients and families on conservatorship options and healthcare power of attorney, helping them understand legal decisions related to health care management in adulthood.
• Collaborate with medical teams, social workers, and external community resources to ensure comprehensive support for each patient’s transition process.
• Offer workshops and direct support to help patients develop the necessary skills to manage their health care independently and successfully in adulthood.
• Empower patients to advocate for their own health care, promoting self-management and maximizing quality of life as they transition to adult care.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient interactions and progress, ensuring all relevant information is communicated to the care team and contributing to the patient's transition plan.

Managing an active caseload of 200-400 child care providers.

• Complete and verify all provider agreements, forms, files, records, and reports, as applicable.

• Familiar with payment regulations, calculation of payments, and family fee billing. Assist with payment and family fee inquiries as necessary.

• Maintaining a working knowledge of Los Angeles County’s database for CalWORKs participants

• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with Community Care Licensing regulations, Funding Terms and Conditions, Title V and 22 Regulations, and agency policies, procedures, and timelines.

• Maintained inventory in supply closet to prevent shortages.

• Prepared packages for shipment by generating packing slips and setting up courier deliveries.

• Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.

• Coordinated project materials by managing physical and digital files, monitoring spreadsheets and updating reports.

• Supported at-risk youth (ages 15-25) in achieving educational and career goals.
• Facilitated workshops on resume building, soft skills, and career development.
• Managed a caseload of 15-25 clients per month, providing personalized guidance.
• Collaborated with school staff and families to offer counseling and academic support.
• Provided referrals to community resources, mental health professionals, and support services.
• Organized job fairs and resource events for youth and the general public.
• Conducted outreach in schools, community centers, and LA P3 meetings to engage clients.
• Maintained and updated organized case files every two weeks for all clients.