Obtain a social work position and assist in empowering, supporting and providing quality services to those we serve by utilizing the knowledge and skills obtained through my education and experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Eligibility Worker
LA County
09.2020 - 01.2026
Interviews applicants or participants receiving public assistance to obtain financial and other eligibility data and assists applicants or participants in completing the necessary documents.
Explains provisions of the various public assistance programs, applicable federal and state regulations, county policies, legal rights and responsibilities of persons applying for or participating in public assistance.
Reviews and analyzes financial and eligibility information to determine initial or continuing eligibility for one or more public assistance programs, e.g. CalWORKs, General Relief, CalFresh, and Medical. Analyzes available information and make appropriate disposition recommendations.
Computes benefits for eligible applicants or participants of public assistance programs to determine whether funds can be authorized for special needs; initiates and updates program participants' financial information and budget documents.
Organizes, monitors and prioritizes assigned cases to ensure required case records and documents are properly filed, processed, verified and updated within specific time limits to meet the deadlines established by legislation and regulations.
Based on the existing work history statements for the role of Eligibility Worker at LA County, the following six high-value responsibilities appear to be missing:
Behavioral Aide
Delta T Social Services
Redondo Beach, CA
2011 - 2023
Assisted individuals in daily activities to promote independence and well-being. Supported behavioral interventions to enhance social skills and emotional regulation. Collaborated with team members to implement individualized care plans effectively.
Developed and executed individualized behavioral support strategies to optimize client engagement during activities.
Oversaw client progress towards therapeutic goals, documenting observations for team evaluations and necessary adjustments.
Led daily group activities focused on developing social skills and strengthening interpersonal communication among clients.
Medical Social Worker
Santa Ana Hospice
Santa Ana, CA
01.2018 - 01.2022
Assisted in evaluating psych-social status of patients and families. Communicated relevant information to multidisciplinary team members.
Conducted assessments in patients' residences to evaluate safety conditions.
Provided counseling to patients and families to enhance coping strategies and manage stress effectively.
Ensured accurate and timely upkeep of clinical records to support social work operations.
Facilitated communication between patients, families, caregivers, and community agencies.
Cultivated collaborative relationships with organizational personnel to enhance patient care delivery.
Assisted in creating individualized care plans. Attended multidisciplinary team meetings. Provided bereavement support as needed.
Masters of Social Work Intern
Pacific Clinics
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
Provide weekly Individual therapy to consumers experiencing difficulty in obtaining services.
Conduct Biopsychosocial assessment, focusing on client’s presenting symptoms, background and Mental Status.
Provide emergency case management services to clients, including but not limited to housing, food and transportation assistance.
Act as “Officer of the Day” and provided services to walk-in clients in crisis
Consult and collaborate with FSP team members to develop and implement strategies that assist clients in accomplishing their goals
Collaborate with client’s treatment team and providers to ensure continuity of care and client’s needs being met.
Masters of Social Work Intern
Centinela Youth Services
Hawthorne, CA
01.2014 - 01.2015
Process juvenile referrals from courts, district attorneys, and local law enforcement
Assist clients in service participation and compliance to court mandates
Provide crisis communication and intervention to consumers, assisting them in returning to baseline and implementing conflict resolution and coping skills.
Knowledge of an adherence to mandated reporting policies, including but not limited to Child Abuse, Danger to self and Danger to Others.
Provide treatments services to clients both in the school and home environments.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Cal State Los Angeles
06-2016
Bachelors of Science - Sociology with a minor in psychology
Cal State Dominguez Hills
05-2011
Skills
Effective written communication
Efficient application processing
Efficient appointment management
Conducting applicant interviews
Timeline
Eligibility Worker
LA County
09.2020 - 01.2026
Medical Social Worker
Santa Ana Hospice
01.2018 - 01.2022
Masters of Social Work Intern
Pacific Clinics
01.2015 - 01.2016
Masters of Social Work Intern
Centinela Youth Services
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelors of Science - Sociology with a minor in psychology
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Behavioral Aide
Delta T Social Services
2011 - 2023
Masters of Social Work -
Cal State Los Angeles
TRAINING
Knowledge of Department of Mental Health paper work and documentation requirements
Knowledge of Welligent Clinical Record System
Seeking Safety Intervention training (focusing on substance abuse and trauma interventions)
Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training