Gena Delos Santos, LSW
Bloomington,IN
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
Youth Services Bureau Of Monroe County
05.2022 - Current
- Provided individual and family therapy to children and adolescents, and assisted in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices within the counseling field.
Juvenile Probation Office
Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department
07.2016 - 12.2021
- Advocated for alternatives to detention when appropriate, emphasizing the importance of community-based interventions over punitive measures.
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks, utilizing time management skills, and maintaining organized case files.
- Established positive rapport with juveniles under supervision, fostering trust and open communication while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Enhanced community safety by closely monitoring and supervising juveniles on probation, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Youth Development
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.2016
Skills
- Building rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Multicultural Competence
- Family therapy
- Client Confidentiality
- Empathy Development
- Group facilitation
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Child & Youth Care Practitioner- Professional Level Certification through the Child and Youth Care Certification
- Member of Phi Alpha Honor Society
Timeline
Counselor
Youth Services Bureau Of Monroe County
05.2022 - Current
Juvenile Probation Office
Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department
07.2016 - 12.2021
Master of Social Work -
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - Youth Development
Indiana University Bloomington
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