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
02.2023 - 06.2024
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
08.2022 - 02.2023
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
01.2022 - 08.2022
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
06.2020 - 01.2022
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
02.2018 - 08.2021
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
06.2020 - 08.2020
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, CA
08.2023
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)
02.2023 - 06.2024
Program Specialist -40hrs Weekly
Children's Home Society Of California (Maribel G)
08.2022 - 02.2023
Resident Service Coordinator -20 Hrs Weekly
Project Access, Harbor City (Brenda M.)
01.2022 - 08.2022
ERSEA Specialist -40hrs Weekly
Children's Institute, Los Angeles CA (Maria R.)
06.2020 - 01.2022
Intensive summer Internship program
Olive Crest, Bellflower CA
06.2020 - 08.2020
Playground Supervisor -21hrs Weekly
Los Angeles School District, Carson CA (Andrea F.)
02.2018 - 08.2021
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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