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Desiree Martinez

Irvine,California

Summary

Versatile and well-versed in crisis management and case management. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, special-needs populations, and at risk youth.

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of crisis situations. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. Reliable employee seeking position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker - Child and Youth

County Of Riverside DPSS
Riverside, CA
04.2020 - 03.2022
  • Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports.
  • Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
  • Maintained case records and legal documentation.
  • Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
  • Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.

Clinical Supervisor

CHILDREN’S LEARNING CONNECTION
Huntington Beach, Ca
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • I worked with a clinical team of professionals to develop and implement behavior intervention plans and provide clinical program management for clients on assigned caseload
  • This includes continuously evaluating treatment plans, providing parent education, and maintain high caseload
  • I would collaborate with other professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents to provide an effective program
  • I provide weekly supervision for each case I would gather, collect, and analysis data
  • During my supervision, I train new staff by providing coaching and clinical support to help them learn, grow professionally, and implement treatment plans effectively
  • I ensure that clients receive the full clinical prescription and maintain records, record of billable hours that require a parent signature
  • I maintain client files and treatment logs, documents consultation and treatment sessions
  • I write assessments, progress reports, word processing, excel spreadsheets, discharge reports, and treatment plans in a timely manner
  • I plan and lead staff meetings, training classes, and other meetings as required
  • I attend and participate in IEP meetings.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.

Case Supervisor

PATTERNS BEHAVIOR SERVICES
Mesa, Brea, Ca
01.2015 - 04.2019
  • My responsibilities include to create programs for consumers with goals based on assessment results, create programs for consumers with goals based on observation and interview evaluate consumer progress on an ongoing basis, supervise 1:1 direct therapy, provide ongoing supervision and training to 1:1 DIs (Direct Interventionists), train staff and parents in the principles of ABA, evaluate, program effectiveness on individual case by case basis, create quarterly progress reports for each consumer, and modify consumer programming based on information provided by data.

Behavioral Educational Assistant

ACES
Irvine, CA
11.2013 - 11.2014
  • As a supervisors I was required to design, modify, and implement Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) programs with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or other special needs under the direction of Program Managers, Area Managers, or Area Directors
  • My programs focus on decreasing maladaptive behaviors and increasing social, communication and adaptive skills
  • I would work in collaboration with other Supervisors, Program Coordinators, Program/Area Managers, Area Directors, with duties included but not limited to:
  • Support other Supervisors to conduct assessments
  • Develop goals based on assessment data
  • Support other Supervisors to design ABA programs within the home, school, community, or clinic
  • Develop community based and generalization programs
  • Train Behavior Interventionists to implement ABA program
  • Analyze data and make programmatic changes to the ABA program with approval of other Supervisors, managers or directors
  • Provide parent training
  • Support other Supervisors to design behavior plans
  • Train Behavior Interventionists to implement behavioral plans
  • Regularly supervise and direct work of two or more Behavioral Interventionists
  • Support and motivate Behavioral Interventionists
  • Provide verbal and written feedback to Behavior Interventionists with support of managers, directors and/or ER staff
  • Support other supervisors to manage contract hours
  • Provide limited case management such as completing client documentation

Program Coordinator

California Psychcare
Riverside, CA
01.2011 - 08.2013
  • Supervising cases utilizing ABA methodologies, tactics, and procedures
  • Design and Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Provide instructional feedback to direct staff on assigned cases
  • Collect and analyze data to be used in quarterly progress reports Provide written report that reflect progress, challenges and relevant future goals and strategies
  • Provide in home ABA methodologies, tactics, and procedures for training parents to teach their children new skills and manage behaviors Organize and conduct monthly clinical team meetings for each assigned case Communicate and correspond regularly with an interdisciplinary team (i.e., service coordinators, social workers, teachers, speech pathologists, etc)

RSP Instructional Assistant

Riverside Unified School District
Riverside, Ca
02.2011 - 06.2012
  • Work with students individually or in small groups with reading and other learning experiences planned by the teacher; works with the teacher in planning learning schedules and developing materials to be used in the classroom; assists teacher in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by maintaining good behavior in the children with who I am working with; helps in the evaluation of pupil progress by noting and documenting such progress and informing the teacher of observations; assists the teacher in identifying pupil needs, and cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems; assists the teacher in maintaining a satisfactory room environment by keeping materials and equipment organized, and helping with the arrangement of learning and interest centers; work with special needs students; performs tasks as needed to meet demands of core duties consistent with state standards.

Direct Care Staff

Independent Options
Placentia, Ca
11.2002 - 04.2004
  • Primary responsibilities include providing care for six disabled adults in a home setting, including administers medication, active treatment, applied behavior management, skill development, and daily living skills.

Instructional Aide

Placentia-Yorba Linda School District, Tynes Elementary School
Placentia, Ca
04.2003 - 02.2004
  • Primary responsibilities include assisting teachers in the conduct of lessons and other classroom or playground activities for six autistic boys
  • Also, to provide intense training and conditioning to individual and small groups in learning academic subjects and to do related work as required.

Education

BACB -

National University

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

National University
La Jolla, CA
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Elementary Education

California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.2004

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA
05.2002

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA
05.2002

Skills

  • SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • I have excellent written and oral communication skills I can resolve to achieve desired results, superior organizational and time-management skills Remains calm and professional in challenging situations I am comfortable with change, can be flexible and adapt to situations I am always seeing to grow and learn I will seek help when needed and makes it safe for others to share when something is not known I have strong oral and communication skills I am successful with training paraprofessionals, clients, and parents on clinical programs I also have superior problem solving and decision-making skills and strong analytical skills
  • Child abuse expertise
  • Safety assessments
  • Neglect claims
  • Investigations management
  • Family support
  • Court proceedings
  • Documentation skills
  • Community Resources
  • Active Listening
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Social Worker - Child and Youth

County Of Riverside DPSS
04.2020 - 03.2022

Clinical Supervisor

CHILDREN’S LEARNING CONNECTION
08.2019 - 04.2021

Case Supervisor

PATTERNS BEHAVIOR SERVICES
01.2015 - 04.2019

Behavioral Educational Assistant

ACES
11.2013 - 11.2014

RSP Instructional Assistant

Riverside Unified School District
02.2011 - 06.2012

Program Coordinator

California Psychcare
01.2011 - 08.2013

Instructional Aide

Placentia-Yorba Linda School District, Tynes Elementary School
04.2003 - 02.2004

Direct Care Staff

Independent Options
11.2002 - 04.2004

BACB -

National University

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Elementary Education

California State University Fullerton

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Riverside Community College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Riverside Community College

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