Elaine Navarro
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Compassionate and bilingual MSW candidate with over 8 years of experience supporting at-risk youth and families across school and community settings. Experienced in providing trauma-informed individual and group counseling, leading SEL classroom lessons, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Proven ability to assess psychosocial factors impacting student success, develop treatment plans, and deliver culturally responsive interventions. Strong communicator committed to equity, academic achievement, and emotional well-being for all students. CPR and CPI certified. PPSC credential in progress (May 2025).
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided individual and group counseling at the K-8th grade level at two school sites
- Consulted with field instructor and preceptor on student mental health treatment plans
- Provided social-emotional learning workshops in classrooms to students
- Led lunch activities that engaged students to learn about coping skills, emotions, etc.
- Created and facilitated a series of training sessions to support staff
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments with students and parents and created treatment plans
- Completed DMH-style documentation on the client's progress toward their treatment goal
- Attended and knowledgeable on PBIS, SST, IEP, 504 Plan, SART, and SARB meetings
- Collaborated with counselors, teachers, support staff, and administration on student behaviors and needs
- Provided support to staff for student at-risk and aggressive behaviors and ensured to follow agency protocol
Transition Development Specialist
The Community College Foundation
10.2024 - Current
- Manages a caseload of Transitional Age Youth (TAY) from 16 to 21 years old
- Meets with TAY to help provide support toward their independent living skill goals (i.e. graduating high school, college, employment, daily living skills, permanent relationships/connections, safe and affordable housing, etc.)
- Fulfills case management responsibilities and completes documentation on services provided
- Participates in trauma-informed training and workshops, and required staff meetings
Facilitator
OliveCrest
10.2019 - 08.2024
- Fulfilled case management responsibilities for intensive mental health services for at-risk youth
- Facilitated Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM) and Safety and Crisis Plan Meetings
- Collaborated with the wrap team members, DCFS, and school systems to develop and implement interventions to increase stability in home and school placement
- Responded 24/7 to crisis situations when client was at risk of self-harm or harming others
- Completed DMH documentation on direct, conjoint, and consultation services provided for client
- Participated in trauma-informed, adoption, and CSEC trainings
School Social Work Intern
Whittier City School District
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided individual and group counseling at the K-5th grade level
- Consulted with field instructor and preceptor on student mental health treatment plans
- Provided social-emotional learning lessons (2nd Step Program) in classrooms at the K-5th grade level
- Facilitated Lunch Bunch to help students increase positive engagement and social skills through activities
- Facilitated and co-facilitated parent workshops on student self-esteem and attendance
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments and created treatment plans
- Attended and knowledgeable on PBIS, SIT, IEP, 504 Plan, SART, and SARB meetings
- Collaborated with counselors, teachers, support staff, and administration on student behaviors and needs
- Provided support to staff for student at-risk and aggressive behaviors and ensured to follow agency protocol
- Participated in home visits to do wellness checks for students with excessive absences
- Created an intern resource binder for WCSD social work interns
Child and Family Specialist
OliveCrest
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Engaged with youth in the home, school, and community-based settings for individual sessions
- Participated in CFTM’s to address to explore and strategize on ways to help client meet underlying needs
- Role modeled positive coping skills, self-regulation skills, and effective communication to client 1:1
- Collaborated with the wrap team, DCFS, and other professionals to identify strategies to best support client towards meeting his underlying needs and mental health goals.
- Responded 24/7 to crisis situations when client was at risk of self-harm or harming others
- Completed LA County-style documentation on direct and consultation services provided
- Participated in trauma-informed, adoption, and CSEC trainings
Administrative Assistant and Receptionist
TTG Engineers
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Supported the civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing departments in administrative work
- Completed clerical duties and organized department events
Behavior Technician
Seek Education
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Provided 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to the clients according to their treatment plan
- Consulted with supervisor regarding client ‘s progress and challenges in therapy and overall goals
- Collected data and graphed daily to track the client’s progress on their individual goals
ASES- After School Program Leader
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
01.2010 - 05.2014
- Led indoor and outdoor enrichment activities with students K-5 at school sites
- Worked effectively with staff members, school staff, students, and parents
- Provided homework support and collaborated with teachers on student academical and behavioral challenges
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Specialization, PPSC (in Process)
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA08.2015
Skills
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Clinical and Mental Health Skills
- Aeries and Powerschool
- Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Canva, Zoom, Google Doc, etc
Certification
- TF-CBT Certification
- Motivational Interviewing Certification
- Trauma-Informed Care Certification
- Completed workshop in Clinical Spanish Skills
- CPI Certified
- CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transition Development Specialist
The Community College Foundation
10.2024 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
School Social Work Intern
Whittier City School District
08.2023 - 04.2024
Facilitator
OliveCrest
10.2019 - 08.2024
Child and Family Specialist
OliveCrest
02.2017 - 10.2019
Administrative Assistant and Receptionist
TTG Engineers
09.2015 - 02.2017
Behavior Technician
Seek Education
09.2015 - 02.2016
ASES- After School Program Leader
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
01.2010 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Master of Social Work - Clinical Specialization, PPSC (in Process)
Azusa Pacific University
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