Darling Raposo
Monrovia,CA
Summary
MSW with 7+ years of experience in serving underserved communities, resolving conflicts, and providing guidance for those in need. Seeking to engage in new challenges where there is a need for professional social work intervention to assist and support children, individuals, and families in healthcare settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
AltaMed PACE Health Services
El Monte, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial needs, preferences, and goals of patients.
- Led and actively participated in interdisciplinary meetings to develop patients' treatment plans along with addressing patients' needs and appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with members of the care team to guide smooth care transitions between settings (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.)
- Arranged and facilitated family conferences to ensure the highest level of coordination among other care team members, participants, and others within the patients’ support system.
- Provided discharge planning services when patients disenrolled from the program to ensure continuity of care and resources tailored to their needs.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources, such as housing, legal aid, or financial assistance programs.
Medical Social Worker Intern
Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital
West Covina, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations to ensure patient and families’ needs were met across acute medical units.
- Developed appropriate treatment plans for case management and discharge services.
- Participated in care planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to identify effective interventions that will help patients meet rehabilitation and treatment goals.
- Arranged for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services and available community resources according to patients' individual needs.
- Worked closely with case managers and the care team to formulate and facilitate hospital discharge plans.
Mental Health Case Manager
Alma Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided psychoeducation and workshops to increase community knowledge on the impact of trauma, tailored towards building community resiliency.
- Connected clients with other agencies and resources based on clients' individual needs.
- Assisted therapists in carrying out linkages and referrals.
- Responsible for community outreach and engagement, intergenerational family wellness screenings and data collection for The Department of Mental Health.
- Facilitated wellness and mental health groups to promote healing and connection by identifying inherent strengths within intergenerational families and communities.
Hospice Social Worker
Genesis Social Services
Montebello, CA
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided social and emotional support to patients and their families within multiple settings (nursing homes, hospitals, long term care facilities, and the in-home environment).
- Assisted patients and families in making end-of-life health care decisions based on personal goals of care.
- Guided family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and healthcare decision responsibilities.
- Assessed patient and family social, spiritual and emotional factors to estimate their potential to cope with illness.
- Delivered case management services including connecting patients and families with resources, navigating eligibility for state and federal benefits.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Autism Comprehensive Educational Services
City Of Industry, CA
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided behavioral interventions and supportive services to children under the age of five with autism or other special needs.
- Implemented ABA techniques including DTT, PRT, PECS to increase language and communication, appropriate play skills, cooperation skills, and daily living skills.
- Collected data about clients’ behavior and implemented comprehensive treatment interventions.
- Assigned specific tasks or exercises clients can use to record daily behaviors and how to react to given situations.
School Social Worker Intern
Walla Walla Valley Academy & Rogers Elementary Sch
College Place, WA
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Supported students by listening to their concerns regarding academic, emotional, and social problems in individual or group sessions held weekly.
- Created programming and activities to develop interpersonal and relational skills for students.
- Created and implemented behavioral support plans for students who present with challenging behaviors in school.
- Connected students and families to community and government resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA06-2018
Skills
- Assessing Needs
- Team Collaborating
- Clinical Documentation
- Managing Records
- Discharge Planning
- Dementia Care
- Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
- Experience in Hospital Documentation Meditech system and EPIC
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
AltaMed PACE Health Services
06.2022 - Current
Medical Social Worker Intern
Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
Mental Health Case Manager
Alma Family Services
06.2019 - 06.2021
Hospice Social Worker
Genesis Social Services
09.2018 - 06.2019
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Autism Comprehensive Educational Services
07.2018 - 12.2018
School Social Worker Intern
Walla Walla Valley Academy & Rogers Elementary Sch
09.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Social Work
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Walla Walla University
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