Eric Garcia

• Assisted the Social Worker Supervisor in program planning, developing, and monitoring of child protection services. • Provided critical protective services to children, vulnerable adults, and the elderly, including protective services investigations, conducting risk and safety assessments, and case management services.

• Arranged for foster care placements, institutional placements, and out-of-home placements, based on the outcome of the protective service investigation.
  
• Assisted with policy development surrounding all subcomponents of a human services program.
• Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
• Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.

• Assesses individual and family needs, and provides continuing work/life services to eligible populations.
• Participates in implementing, maintaining, and providing installation work/life services that meet community needs.
• Assist with Permanent Change of Station (PCS) by aiding, counseling, sponsorship training, and education throughout all phases of the relocation process.
  Consults with on- and off-site community leadership officials on work/life, and related issues.
• In charge of finances and implementing outreach and collaboration with units throughout the base.
• Served as the Financial Program Manager to independently oversee the day-to-day operation of the ongoing program that encompasses the mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules, and regulations authorized and funded by the agency.
• Conducts presentations and briefings on all aspects of the program, which included FTEC, reintegration, pre-deployment, and TAP.
• Collaborated with teams to assess and improve operational processes. Identifies problems, determines the accuracy and relevance of information, and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations to improve programming.

• Maintained accurate documentation of clinical activities, including progress notes, incident reports, and discharge summaries.
  Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations from different ethnic backgrounds.
• Participated in case conferences and team meetings to discuss the progress of clients' treatment plans.
• Developed community partnerships that provided additional resources for clients in need.
• Conducted assessments of clients' mental health needs, and developed individualized treatment plans.
• Provided crisis intervention and support during emergencies.
• Maintained accurate case documentation and records management.
• Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
• Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
• Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.

• Assisted veterans and their dependents in preparing forms and documents necessary for presenting claims for benefits.
• Reviewed claim folders to ensure completeness and conformity to guidelines pertaining to needed evidence, progress of the claim, reasons for decisions, and desirability of appealing.
• Evaluated claims for accuracy and completeness before submission to processing units.
• Reviewed policy changes to ensure compliance with federal regulations on veteran benefits.
• Evaluated processes used by staff members who handle claims involving military service-connected disabilities.

• Conducted behavioral health assessments to tailor treatment plans to client needs.
• Implemented behavior management techniques to assist clients in managing challenging emotions and behaviors.
• Assisted counselors by facilitating individual and group counseling sessions.
• Monitored clients' daily activities to ensure adherence to recovery goals.
• Participated in clinical team meetings, contributing to client progress evaluations.
• Guided clients in accessing essential services to support their recovery journey.
• Maintained comprehensive records of interactions, treatments, and condition changes.