Esther Mejia
Rancho Bernardo,CA
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering 15 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering
comprehensive background in social services and Case Management, as well as strong
interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide
appropriate resources.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Service Advocate
Center For Community Services
03.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential
- Observed security measures to maintain confidentiality and restrict access by unauthorized individuals
- Built solid and trusting rapport with families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services
Case Manager Coordinator
Restore Wellness Center
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Assesses clients to identify individual problem areas necessitating treatment and complete assessments
- Coordinate the interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning efforts between the multidisciplinary treatment team
- Coordinates the overall treatment plan implementation for the client on the unit, working closely with the nursing staff to ensure continuity of treatment efforts
Client Care Technician
Wings Recovery Center, Inc
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Work directly under Clinic Director to ensure for safety of all clients
- Assist in medication protocol
- Team player with a passion for helping addicted individuals
- Coordination of Client transportation and assistance with client activities
- Creating and maintaining a safe, comfortable, and client-focused treatment environment
Laboratory Collection Specialist
Cordant Health Solutions
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Collect, log, order, process and ship urine, blood and/or hair specimens to laboratory
- Maintain organization in the collection of all specimens
- Assemble samples for shipping
- File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and associated paperwork
- Collect and scan insurance, as applicable
Residential Advisor
Villa Kali Ma
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Maintain awareness of resident's at all time
- Complete appropriate forms for each procedure
- Assist, as directed, in psychiatric and medical emergencies
- Admits, transfers and discharges residents as assigned
AOD Counselor
North County Serenity House
08.2016 - 04.2018
- To guide clients how to modify their behaviors with the intention of full recovery
- Identifying issues and create goals and treatment plans
- Leading group therapy sessions
- Providing updates and progress reports to court, probation, parole and child welfare services
Family Service Worker, Maac Project
Head Start
12.2013 - 06.2016
- Provide education, parent involvement, health and social services to each family in the caseload
- Maintained regular contact with parents, including visiting clients' homes
- Recognize symptoms of spousal, sexual, child abuse, neglect and the legal requirements in such cases
- Referred children and families to community resources, mental health and medical examinations, as well as to family assessment planning teams
Health Educator
Prenatal, Vista Community Clinic
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Provided patient education
Case manager
Vista Community Clinic
07.2007 - 12.2010
- Review clients history, formal assessments and other documents in preparation for performing assessments and developing services plan
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults involved with child welfare and prevention services
- Collaborated with court, law enforcement and community providers
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents
- Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes
Program Coordinator
Vista Community Clinic
07.2005 - 06.2007
- Delivered accurate internal and external program reporting, such as progress and final report to company personnel
- Oversees completion of program objectives and make changes in scope of work as needed or appropriate
- Responsible for expense reports, budget tracking/fiscal accounting and assuring that program experience are allowable within contract terms
- Entered numerical data into databases in a timely and accurate manner
Traffic Safety Educator
Pacific Safety Counsel
07.2003 - 06.2005
- Assisted Vista Sheriff's Department with motor vehicles and infant car seat inspection and checkpoints
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet clients varying needs
- Collaborated various community organizations of special public events were traffic safety was promoted
- Attended and participated in community partnership meetings
- Effective liaison between clients and internal department
Patient Advocate
Vista Community Clinic
01.2000 - 06.2003
- Provided emotional support, referral and factual information
- Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed breast cancer patients
- Assisted patients in navigating the health care system in order to complete the full screening process
Medical Assistant
Vista Community Clinic
12.1996 - 03.2000
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
Education
Certification: Medical Assistant - undefined
Maric College of Medical Careers
Vista, CAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Connecticut State University
Certificate: Human Developmental Credentials - undefined
Vista High School
Vista, CASkills
- Crisis Situations
- Emotional Support
- Permanent Placement
- Data Security
- Compassionate Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Family Recruitment
- Community Integration
Additional Information
- Additional Information , Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Family Service Advocate
Center For Community Services
03.2020 - Current
Residential Advisor
Villa Kali Ma
04.2018 - 11.2018
Case Manager Coordinator
Restore Wellness Center
01.2018 - 05.2021
Client Care Technician
Wings Recovery Center, Inc
05.2017 - 02.2018
Laboratory Collection Specialist
Cordant Health Solutions
04.2017 - 02.2019
AOD Counselor
North County Serenity House
08.2016 - 04.2018
Family Service Worker, Maac Project
Head Start
12.2013 - 06.2016
Health Educator
Prenatal, Vista Community Clinic
04.2011 - 08.2013
Case manager
Vista Community Clinic
07.2007 - 12.2010
Program Coordinator
Vista Community Clinic
07.2005 - 06.2007
Traffic Safety Educator
Pacific Safety Counsel
07.2003 - 06.2005
Patient Advocate
Vista Community Clinic
01.2000 - 06.2003
Medical Assistant
Vista Community Clinic
12.1996 - 03.2000
Certification: Medical Assistant - undefined
Maric College of Medical Careers
High School Diploma - undefined
Connecticut State University
Certificate: Human Developmental Credentials - undefined
Vista High School
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