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George Valdez

George Valdez

Yuba City,CA

Summary

2024 Bachelor of Social Work graduate who is currently pursuing a masters degree in social work. I have a can-do attitude and aptitude for effectively communicating with clients. Well-versed in applying conflict resolution techniques to meditate crisis. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others. Skilled at helping clients develop life skills and coping mechanisms.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Intern

Natomas Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided weekly/bi-weekly check-ins with clients
  • Provided in class student support
  • Positive behavioral interventions in classroom and other school environments
  • Co-Facilitated/Facilitated Emotion Regulation Groups, Social Skill Building Groups (Lunch Bunch)
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
  • Attended weekly school social worker internship meetings for sharing experiences at field practicum placement and training in applying NASW Code of Ethics and Social Work Core Values into practice.

Paraeducator, Special Education

The Plus Group Yuba City
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted teachers manage classroom and workload by assisting with IEP's, student needs and student transitions
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities
  • Kept students safe in all school environments.

Residential Support Staff Member (RADT-1)

Granite Wellness Center
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Facilitated Multiple Daily Recovery/Therapy Groups and Activities
  • Assessed clients withdraw level with CIWA and COW scales
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders and documented usage accordingly
  • Recorded participants' daily progress, noted trends and addressed negative strategies to help redirect actions and improve progress
  • Assisted with case management
  • Client Advocate
  • Crisis Management/Intervention
  • Created opportunities for residents to build and exercise coping skills for common triggers and situations.

Sanitation Crew Lead/Fill in Tech

Sunsweet Growers Inc
09.2004 - 09.2013
  • Supervised Employee Training and Qualification
  • Department Awarded Excellence in Safety and Sanitation
  • Settled issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements
  • Advocate for employee rights
  • Managed an average of 35 employees in various jobs tasks throughout phases of project completion
  • Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of California Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.2024

Associate of Science in Social and Behavioral Science -

Yuba College
Marysville, CA
12.2021

Associate of Science in Chemical Dependency Counselor -

Yuba College
Marysville, CA
12.2021

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Proven Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Behavioral Plan Creation
  • Life Skills Development
  • Dependable
  • Versatile
  • Accel in fast paced, high stress environments
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Client Advocacy
  • Professional ethics
  • Self-care strategies
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Records Maintenance
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Individual and Group Therapy

Additional Information

  • Proud single parent of two children.
  • My oldest is recently graduated high school and has been accepted to Sacramento State.
  • My youngest recently graduated 8th grade and is starting high school.
  • Support children in extracurricular activities that include my oldest in FFA (My oldest was president of school chapter this last year), varsity cheer and varsity stunt cheer. My youngest is a member of 4-H and plays on the scholl teams for Basketball, and Track and Field.
  • Lifelong nature lover that enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, snowboarding, and disk golf.
  • Animal lover with multiple pets (family members) that includes fish, chickens, and dogs.
  • FIFA Soccer Referee for over 25 years for local and surrounding communities youth, high school, college, and adult leagues.

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 35+ staff members.
  • Trained and mentored countless employees.
  • Documented and resolved safety issues which led to safer working conditions.
  • Department under my lead awarded Excellence in Safety and Sanitation.

Certification

  • RADT-1 through CCAPP- 2020-2022
  • Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training- 2004-2022-most recent 6/5/2023
  • Mandated Reporter Training 6/6/2023- Cert-01320161-MandatedReporterCA.com

Timeline

Social Work Intern

Natomas Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024

Paraeducator, Special Education

The Plus Group Yuba City
06.2023 - 07.2023

Residential Support Staff Member (RADT-1)

Granite Wellness Center
10.2020 - 07.2022

Sanitation Crew Lead/Fill in Tech

Sunsweet Growers Inc
09.2004 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of California Sacramento

Associate of Science in Social and Behavioral Science -

Yuba College

Associate of Science in Chemical Dependency Counselor -

Yuba College
George Valdez