Evelin Gonzalez Lopez
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Dedicated social worker with a proven track record of providing essential social work services in diverse communities across Los Angeles County and Long Beach. Committed to making a meaningful impact and serving those in need through a history of compassionate and effective work in the field
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student and Family Resources Navigator -40hrs Week
Los Angeles School District (Vivan De La rosa)
Gardena , CA
2023.02 - 2024.06
- Developing, coordinating, and managing the overall case management plan of care for a client with student parent or guardian support.
- Providing outreach and enrollment services for low and no-cost health insurance programs such as Medi-Cal, and Covered California; and provides parents, students, and staff with resource information on and referrals to academic, medical, health education, mental health, and other support services.
- Referring students and/or family members to community services such as a medical, vision, or dental clinic, mental health, or other services designed to meet specific social/emotional, academic or health needs; and arranges for appointments and transportation for a student or student’s family members to a service provider.
- Conducting intake and follow-up meetings with identified clients such as foster youth, children from families with low-income, and families whose language may act as a barrier to accessing school and community resources and services.
- Assisting or leading the organization and implementation of local
Program Specialist -40hrs Weekly
Children's Home Society Of California (Maribel G)
Long Beach , CA
2022.08 - 2023.02
- Deliver exceptional customer service to families, child care providers, and the general public
- Listen to understand all questions and issues, while offering helpful and meaningful solutions
- Assist eligible families with completing and/or updating subsidized child care application
- Write and maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date notes in electronic databases
- Provide child care referrals via telephone and email
- Provide technical assistance and resources to families and child care providers
- Work cooperatively and cohesively with colleagues, including participation in weekly/monthly staff meetings and/or trainings
- Maintain all records in a high-quality manner and within record protection, retention, and destruction guidelines
Resident Service Coordinator -20 Hrs Weekly
Project Access, Harbor City (Brenda M.)
Harbor City , CA
2022.01 - 2022.08
- Identify services that promote self-sufficiency through surveys, community meetings, etc
- Coordinate and oversee an after-school program and teen program encompassing: homework assistance and educational enrichment activities; plan, organize, and implement curriculum
- Partner with community assets to plan and coordinate the staffing and presentation of onsite classes, programs, and services
- Develop and maintain partnerships with local providers to deliver services onsite
- Information and Referral: Provide residents with information and referrals to access city and community resources
- Outreach: Link residents with existing programs and services in the community and facilitate access to services
- Develop and maintain relationships with property managers and arrange meetings to discuss program opportunities or needs
- Publish a monthly newsletter including a calendar of events for distribution to residents
- Develop and maintain a resource directory of local service providers and provide information and referral services using directory
- Collect and record data in order to measure program outcomes to include monthly program attendance and evaluation reports.
ERSEA Specialist -40hrs Weekly
Children's Institute, Los Angeles CA (Maria R.)
Los Angeles , CA
2020.06 - 2022.01
- Working with the Los Angeles county board of education and the Department of children and family
- Ensure full enrollment is maintained at all times throughout all school sites
- Assisting families in completing eligibility applications in both Spanish and English
- Providing resources to community support as appropriate
- Completing licensing forms for initial enrollment and verifying income eligibility
- Completing CDE forms (California department of education)
- Re-enrollment and updating child plus with personal information
- Translating documents from Spanish to English
- Informing family social workers, teachers, and community engagement specialists on Child's status
- Monitoring attendance and develop the rationale whenever program attendance falls below 85%
- Recruiting in all LA county cities
- Assisting the food program, disabilities, and health program as needed
- Supervising staff, approving time cards and making corrections
- Providing updates in monthly meetings
- Conducting monthly meetings with all staff for monthly changes and monthly.
Playground Supervisor -21hrs Weekly
Los Angeles School District, Carson CA (Andrea F.)
Carson , CA
2018.02 - 2021.08
- Provide after school tutoring to groups of students
- Keep documentation of behavior issues, food services and medications administered to students
- Create a safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles
- Observe children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and work with parents and supervisors to address concerns
- Enforce rules and manage behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Prepare group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Use positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and positive behavior
- Assist with planning and facilitation of special projects and events
- Design, plan and facilitate activities with groups.
Intensive summer Internship program
Olive Crest, Bellflower CA
Bellflower , CA
2020.06 - 2020.08
- Serve the community
- Meet with local community leaders and non-profits to forge strategic partnerships
- Developed strategy plans during covid to continue to serve our communities in a safely matter
- Actively participated in team calls
- Tracked and assessed annual development plans/fundraising
- Provided analysis and reporting on progress towards goals.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Law
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA08.2023
Bachelor of Arts- Social Work -
California State University, Los Angeles
12.2021
Associate of Arts- Sociology, Associate of Arts- Behavioral Science -
El Camino College
12.2019
Pharmacy Technician License -
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
12.2016
Skills
- Speak English & Spanish Proficient
- Leadership
- Organization
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Computer literacy / Microsoft office skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Calendar management
Timeline
Student and Family Resources Navigator -40hrs Week
Los Angeles School District (Vivan De La rosa)
2023.02 - 2024.06
Program Specialist -40hrs Weekly
Children's Home Society Of California (Maribel G)
2022.08 - 2023.02
Resident Service Coordinator -20 Hrs Weekly
Project Access, Harbor City (Brenda M.)
2022.01 - 2022.08
ERSEA Specialist -40hrs Weekly
Children's Institute, Los Angeles CA (Maria R.)
2020.06 - 2022.01
Intensive summer Internship program
Olive Crest, Bellflower CA
2020.06 - 2020.08
Playground Supervisor -21hrs Weekly
Los Angeles School District, Carson CA (Andrea F.)
2018.02 - 2021.08
Paralegal Certificate - Law
University of California - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts- Social Work -
California State University, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts- Sociology, Associate of Arts- Behavioral Science -
El Camino College
Pharmacy Technician License -
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
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