Estela Torres Romero
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Dedicated Children Social Worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatments and assistance programs. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others while always ensuring child safety. Passionate about building trust, rapport and advocating for families and children through a Critical Race Theory lens. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Children Social Worker
The Department of Children and Family Services
07.2020 - Current
- Assists families in navigating the social services system, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs while ensuring child safety.
Emergency Response (ER) Internship
The Department of Children and Family Services
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Assessed and investigate the child safety of children
- Conducted CSW/CMS, CLETS, ESCARS - computerized searches
- Conducted field and home visits / diffuse and stabilize
Summer Camp Counselor
Youth Alamitos Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervised in staffing field trip
- Planned and directed daily activities for children
- Maintained and ensured children’s safety
MSW Intern Internship
LACC-Guardian Scholars Program
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducted intake to new emancipated youth students
- Connected students with mental health services and housing services
- Coordinated Life Set Network Program
Education
Master of Social Work - Children, Youth, and Family
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Psychology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2020
Skills
- Client assessment
- Case management
- Resource coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Client advocacy
- Active listening
Leadership Experience
- CalSWEC Stipend Recipient, California State University, Dominguez Hills- MSW Program
- Employee of the Month, DCFS, 02/01/22
- Practicum Field Instructor, DCFS, 09/01/23, 04/01/24
- Preceptor, DCFS, 09/01/24, Present
- Ongoing Mentor, DCFS, 06/01/22, Present
Timeline
Children Social Worker
The Department of Children and Family Services
07.2020 - Current
Emergency Response (ER) Internship
The Department of Children and Family Services
09.2019 - 04.2020
Summer Camp Counselor
Youth Alamitos Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
MSW Intern Internship
LACC-Guardian Scholars Program
09.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Social Work - Children, Youth, and Family
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Psychology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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