Diego Cardenas Garcia
Santa Maria,CA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veteran Case Manager - SB/SLO County
Good Samaritan Shelter
Santa Maria, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive assessments of clients' needs and created individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss caseloads and provide guidance on complex cases.
- Provided support and mentoring for less experienced Case Managers.
- Conducted initial intakes with new clients assessing their specific needs.
- Exercised direct supervision over property staff.
- Prepared and maintained required documentation.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, lawyers, employers and other stakeholders involved in a client's case.
Veteran Case Manager
Good Samaritan Shelter
Santa Maria, CA
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented case management plans for veterans with complex medical, emotional, and financial needs.
- Coordinated services from multiple agencies to ensure veterans received the necessary support.
- Created individualized treatment plans that incorporated evidence-based practices for each veteran client served.
- Completed daily tracking and documentation.
- Promoted on Feb 2024
Pretrial Service Navigator
Good Samaritan Shelter - Probation
Santa Maria, CA
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Supervised offenders to monitor compliance with court ordered conditions.
- Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation, attended court and mental health programs.
- Advocate for client in court and work with County and other providers for the client.
- Work with CWS and other open cases outside of Pretrial.
- Promotion Transfer within Agency Nov. 2023
Program Supervisor & Case Manager
One Community Action - SMJUHSD
Santa Maria, CA
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
- Managed SMJUHSD Case Managers school district wide.
- Developed strategies for improving program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided leadership, guidance and supervision to staff members.
- Contract Ended in July 2023
Case Manager
Community Solutions, Inc - State Parole
Santa Maria, CA
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Counseled adult felony offenders with legal, financial, substance abuse, mental health and employment.
- Offered transitional services for program offenders. (State Parole & Sheriff Department)
- Case management services, crisis intervention, advocacy, group facilitation's certified in (ART, MRT, DV/BIP and C2C) and referrals.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
Case Manager
Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse - Probation
Santa Maria
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk youth. Lead Case Manger in creating and managing Youth Group Facilitations, Education Courses, and run the Pilot program for the State (Y.E.S.).
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk youth and high-risk families.
- Lead Case Manger in creating and managing Youth Group Facilitations, Education Courses, and run the Pilot program for the State (Y.E.S.).
- Partnered with Probation, Juvenile Justice System, Treatment Centers, CWS, and Local PD Departments.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
Undergraduate Legal Intern
Sacramento District Attorney's Office
Sacramento, CA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Researched documents and publications for case-altering details and evidence establishment.
- Evidence gathering and legal document reviews for court. Family unit and Cyber unit.
- Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
- Organized files, documents, notes, and other materials relevant to a case or transaction.
Case Manager Intern
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - Probation
Santa Maria, CA, CA
03.2013 - 08.2016
- 100+ cases, Group Facilitations, Drug Treatment, and Education Classes. Successfully completed Teen Court program.
- Assisted in developing case plans and service strategies for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Pre-Law
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CASkills
- Case/Client Management - 8 years
- Bilingual and Biliterate: English and Spanish
- Computer Skills Office 365/Zoom/G Suite - 10 Years
- Customer/Client/Office Services - 10 Years
- Team Lead - 2 Years
- Document management - 8 Years
- Advocate for Clients- 7 Years
- Adult Field - 4 Years & Youth Filed - 6 Years
- Legal Field Documents/Court/Related Areas - 2 years
- Non-Profit Work - 8 Years
Community Involvement
Kiwanis International Member 2023- Current (SM Noontime Club)
Kiwanis International Board Director 2024-2025 (SM Noontime Club)
Good Samaritan Shelter - DE&I Committee Founding Member 2023 - Current
Santa Barbara County Neighborhood Restorative Justice Program Applicant 2024
Timeline
Lead Veteran Case Manager - SB/SLO County
Good Samaritan Shelter
02.2024 - Current
Veteran Case Manager
Good Samaritan Shelter
11.2023 - 02.2024
Pretrial Service Navigator
Good Samaritan Shelter - Probation
07.2023 - 11.2023
Program Supervisor & Case Manager
One Community Action - SMJUHSD
02.2023 - 07.2023
Case Manager
Community Solutions, Inc - State Parole
04.2022 - 02.2023
Case Manager
Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse - Probation
05.2020 - 04.2022
Undergraduate Legal Intern
Sacramento District Attorney's Office
08.2017 - 08.2018
Case Manager Intern
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - Probation
03.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Pre-Law
Sacramento State University