ELAINE GARCIA

• Provide case management and social work services to older adults, assessing individual needs and coordinating appropriate supports and services.
• Advocated for underserved older adults, guiding clients through complex health and social service systems to enhance access to necessary resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings with medical professionals and other service providers to discuss complex and challenging cases and develop appropriate care strategies.
• Coordinated services and resources tailored to client needs, preferences, and goals, ensuring effective support and care.
• Collaborated with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to identify barriers and implement strategies that enhance client well-being.
• Provide culturally responsive and bilingual support to Spanish-speaking clients and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation while protecting client confidentiality.

• Delivered social work support to enhance well-being of children and families in Head Start program.
• Evaluated family needs and linked families with essential community resources and services.
• Advocated for families and assisted them in navigating social service systems.
• Collaborated with families, program staff, and community providers to address social and family-related concerns.
• Documented case details accurately while adhering to program policies and requirements.
• Conducted comprehensive client assessments to determine needs, barriers, and appropriate community resource referrals.
• Supervised service follow-up to ensure timely referrals, consistent engagement, and goal completion.
• Coordinated case management with internal teams and external agencies to streamline client support services.
• Developed individualized service plans supporting housing stability, economic security, and family self-sufficiency.

• Provided Spanish-English interpretation services in medical settings to facilitate effective communication between patients and healthcare professionals.
• Facilitated understanding of healthcare information for Spanish-speaking patients while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.
• Enhanced communication among patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient care outcomes.
• Exhibited cultural sensitivity and professionalism while engaging with diverse patient populations to foster trust and effective communication.
• Interpreted complex medical conversations accurately during patient encounters, consultations, and discharge instructions.
• Facilitated communication between providers and non-English-speaking patients using consecutive and simultaneous interpretation techniques.
• Clarified medical terminology, treatment plans, and informed consent discussions for patients and families.
• Maintained confidentiality and HIPAA compliance while supporting sensitive clinical communications.

Concentration: Latino Community

Currently pursuing Masters degree on social work

• 3.7 GPA
• Professional Development: LGBT+ professional development leadership programs. workplace inclusion training, and industry-specific certifications designed to foster equitable, supportive roles of eldres
• Relevant Coursework: Practice and theory courses focused on Hispanic children, families, and elders.

• Dean's List 2014-2015
• Honoree of Cum Laude
• 3.7 GPA