DAISY CANTU
La Porte,TX
Summary
Motivated and dependable social services professional with ten years of success. Skilled in maximizing time and business efficiency with solid organization and attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Specialist
BakerRipley
10.2022
- Assisted students with identifying personal and professional goals.
- Provided ongoing coaching and guidance with individuals to ensure students have academic plan and are connected to resources needed to successfully complete their programs.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of principles of community organizing, service coordination, and advocacy to initiate/coordinate service delivery and follow-up services.
- Ensured student intake and program orientation including connections to Student Support Team.
- Developed and facilitated student orientation presentations for prospective students in order to support outreach and recruitment efforts.
- Updated and enforced new procedures for laptop loan program as well as GED voucher program for students.
- Became part of integral team responsible for increase of graduates to 20 students for PY 22-23, most BakerRipley has had.
- Supported team with class (ESL & GED) registrations.
- Collected team insights regarding common gaps/barriers and challenges for sharing with network.
- Responded flexibly to a fluid and evolving program environment.
Office Coordinator
Korpal Lopez & Associates
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed office operations, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Welcomed clients and visitors, maintaining professionalism.
- Organized workspace for efficiency.
- Coordinated communication, meetings, and appointments.
- Oversaw inventory and supplies management.
- Filed and organized legal records.
- Managed correspondence and deliveries.
- Handled invoicing and financial records.
- Scheduled facility maintenance.
- Assisted with financial documentation.
- Trained new personnel.
Child Development Specialist
The Harris Center
11.2014 - 02.2021
- Delivered professional case management services and thorough developmental evaluations to children with cognitive impairments or developmental delays.
- Conducted specialized skills training to help children learn and develop necessary thinking, behavior, and social skills for school readiness.
- Coached parents on effective parenting techniques, resulting in improved child behavior and communication, leading to a more peaceful home.
- Part interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Aided parents through educational resources and support for their families.
- Networked with community partners to identify relevant family resources based on their specific requirements.
- Coordinated meetings with HISD to ease transition from ECI to their preschool program for children aging out.
Rehab Clinician
The Harris Center
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Provided support services and input for treatment planning of individuals with mental health disabilities.
- Rehab sessions provided individuals with training in independent living, social skills, stress management, and coping techniques.
- Conducted research and offered relevant resources to meet client's needs.
- Conducted PASRR (Pre-Admission Screening Resident Review) evaluations of older people in nursing homes to determine mental health qualifications for services.
Conservatorship Caseworker
Child Protective Services
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Developed and regularly reviewed Service Plans for child/children and their family, coordinating with all parties involved.
- Arranged for children to be placed with their parents, family members, friends, or in foster homes.
- Scheduled monthly visits with family to assess risk, safety, and progress on Family Service Plan during temporary legal status.
- Visited child/children at least monthly to monitor their needs, wishes, adjustment, and progress while in care and assisted them in preparing for permanent living arrangement.
- Attended court hearings for children and families, communicating with all parties, preparing reports, and testifying.
- Focused on child's progress and finding permanent living arrangement like adoption.
- Kept child’s court-appointed attorney and guardian ad litem(s) informed about child’s circumstances and significant events.
- Worked with department's attorney to prepare for contested court hearings.
- Made necessary referrals for testing, evaluations, and therapy and collaborated with clinicians and therapists to ensure children and families received adequate care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas08.2012
Skills
- Professional Skills
- Case Management
- Coaching
- Resource Development
- Strong Interpersonal Communications
- Resourceful
- Advanced Problem-solving Skills
- Relationship-building
- Long-term commitment to and passion for mission-driven work
- Ability to collaborate with
- Diversified groups
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
BakerRipley
10.2022
Office Coordinator
Korpal Lopez & Associates
02.2021 - 06.2021
Child Development Specialist
The Harris Center
11.2014 - 02.2021
Rehab Clinician
The Harris Center
08.2013 - 11.2014
Conservatorship Caseworker
Child Protective Services
09.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Lamar University