Gabriela Quirarte
Whittier,CA
Summary
Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Wraparound Program Manager
Hillsides
10.2021 - Current
- Lead intensive multi-disciplinary mental health service teams during high risk, stressful situations, model de-escalation and effective problem-solving skills utilizing DEI/culturally sensitive mechanisms.
- Supervise staff in weekly individual and group setting to review and evaluate current cases, provide feedback and support as well as manage and monitor productivity and conduct quality chart reviews and audits of staff documentation to promote staff development.
- Communicate and coordinate work with community stakeholders and other providers including the Department of Mental Health, school staff/districts, the Department of Children and Families Services and others.
- Carry small caseloads of either high-risk clients or emergency cases and provided mental health services while coordinating with wrap team, caregivers, and other support services.
- Manage caregiver and client grievances as they arise, support provided in English and Spanish, as necessary.
- Represent agency in countywide meetings, report agency progress and concerns/difficulties within the meeting as well as update management regarding trainings and changes presented during the meetings.
Lead School Based Mental Health Clinician
Enki Health Services, Inc.
11.2015 - 09.2021
- Assisted in agency expansion by outreaching to community agencies and public schools as well as completing 100+ clinical intake assessments within a fiscal year culminating in the establishment of new office site.
- Provide individual, family and collateral services for client’s ranging from age 2-20 and their caregivers within a clinical, community and school setting to meet client’s needs, services provided in English and Spanish.
- Worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary team including social workers, probation officers, school administrators and others to assist client in achieving outcome measures as well as promote long-term stability by including natural supports and community resources.
- EBP trainings and certifications: TF-CBT, MAP, Seeking Safety, MPAP, CORS.
- Additional trainings: ICARE, DC 0-5 revised edition, ASQ 3, ASQ-SE, CANS, PSC, ICC
- Awards: Employee of the Quarter- November 2018
Foster Care Social Worker
Rosemary Children’s Services
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided resources and support for foster children and caregivers to ensure well-being of the foster child; resources included medical/dental check-ups, mental health evaluations and extra-curricular activities.
- Completed detailed quarterly evaluations regarding fosters child’s overall wellbeing as well as set age-appropriate goals to encourage continuous growth and development.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary team including county social workers, family, teachers/school administrators, college counselors, mental health providers, MAT assessors and others to ensure the needs of the whole children were considered and appropriate support was in place.
- Conducted weekly foster home visits to provided psychoeducation and support for foster families, ensure safety and wellness of foster children as well as continued evaluation of the foster home.
- Supported the needs of foster children on caseload by providing transportation to court hearings, school, medical evaluations and others as well as monitored visits with bio parents, as necessary.
Guest Service Assistant Team Lead
Target
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Monitored daily/weekly/monthly goals as established by company, encouraged staff to meet goals while fostering positive staff moral through implementation of activities, programs and incentives.
- Managed customer grievances in an efficient manner while adhering to company policies as well as ensuring that staff felt support and encouraged to continue to development in customer service skills.
- Lead and followed-up on training completion, ensured understanding of training by providing continuous education and hands on opportunities to promote staff growth and development.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
06.2010
Skills
- Programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
- Tele-communication: Doxyme, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, GoToMeeting
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership and direction
- Policy and procedure improvements
Additional Experience and Skills
Languages: Spanish and English (read, write and speak fluently).
Timeline
Wraparound Program Manager
Hillsides
10.2021 - Current
Lead School Based Mental Health Clinician
Enki Health Services, Inc.
11.2015 - 09.2021
Foster Care Social Worker
Rosemary Children’s Services
06.2013 - 12.2014
Guest Service Assistant Team Lead
Target
10.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
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