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Celia Fernandez

San Antonio

Summary

Skilled Family Support Worker with a proven track record at the City Of San Antonio, enhancing family stability through crisis intervention and behavioral support. Expert in connecting high-risk populations with vital resources, leveraging interpersonal relationships and trauma-informed care to foster resilience. Achieved significant improvements in client outcomes through dedicated case management and advocacy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Support Worker

City Of San Antonio
10.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
  • Strengthened families'' resilience through crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to reduce risk factors associated with child abuse or neglect.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements.

Early Head Start Home Visitor

Center For New Community
03.2019 - 07.2020
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all home visits, assessments, referrals, and follow-up actions in accordance with program guidelines.
  • Enhanced family engagement by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support for child development.
  • Advanced parents'' understanding of child development milestones through ongoing assessments and progress updates.
  • Advocated for families within the broader community to raise awareness about available resources and supports for low-income households with young children.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
06-2019

Skills

  • Behavioral support
  • Professional boundaries
  • Self-awareness
  • Child abuse and neglect dynamics
  • Crisis intervention
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Case management
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Goal setting
  • Family support
  • High-risk populations identification

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aid Certification – Mental Health First Aid USA.
  • CPR/AED Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Family Support Worker

City Of San Antonio
10.2020 - Current

Early Head Start Home Visitor

Center For New Community
03.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of Texas At San Antonio