Dedicated and experienced social services professional with 8+ years of social work experience and current experience as a Transformational Beginnings Program Manager at UTEC. Strong background in case management, client advocacy, needs assessments, individualized service planning, resource coordination, crisis intervention, and supporting individuals and families facing economic and social barriers.
Currently manage a comprehensive young adult program while continuing to provide direct social-work services, coaching, advocacy, and community-resource navigation. Experienced in helping clients access housing, food, healthcare, employment, education, transportation, and other essential services. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong commitment to client-centered, culturally responsive services.
Seeking to bring extensive social-work, case-management, and resource-navigation experience to a Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) position supporting individuals and families with access to public benefits and services, including SNAP.
● Manage the daily operations and delivery of UTEC’s Transformational Beginnings program, supporting young adults with a wide range of social, economic, educational, employment, housing, and personal barriers.
● Continue to provide direct social-work and case-management services while serving in a program management role.
● Conduct client intakes, orientations, needs assessments, and ongoing check-ins to identify individual strengths, needs, barriers, and goals.
● Develop and monitor Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and work with young adults to establish achievable short- and long-term goals.
● Connect young adults and families with community resources related to food assistance, housing, healthcare, employment, education, transportation, and other social services.
● Advocate for young adults and families when navigating complex service systems and accessing community resources.
● Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, conflict mediation, and individualized support to clients experiencing personal, family, housing, or community challenges.
● Assist clients and families with completing forms, understanding service requirements, and connecting with appropriate agencies and referrals.
● Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to client participation, progress, barriers, services, referrals, and outcomes.
● Facilitate workshops addressing financial literacy, employment readiness, healthy relationships, goal setting, communication, life skills, and personal development.
● Support young adults with resumes, mock interviews, professional communication, employment preparation, and workforce development.
● Supervise and support Youth Workers, Transformational Coaches, and other staff.
● Provide coaching and guidance to staff regarding client engagement, professional boundaries, conflict resolution, communication, and youth-centered practices.
● Coordinate program transitions and collaborate with internal teams and external community partners to ensure continuity of services.
● Provide English/Spanish bilingual support and translation to young adults and families.
● Step into additional direct-service and Transformational Coach responsibilities during staffing shortages to maintain program continuity and ensure young adults continue receiving necessary support.
● Work with young adults experiencing barriers including housing instability, unemployment, educational challenges, family responsibilities, justice-system involvement, and limited access to resources.
● Consistently take on responsibilities beyond the traditional scope of program management in order to support clients, staff, and overall program operations.
● Provided professional social-work and case-management services to individuals and families experiencing complex social, emotional, behavioral, family, and community challenges.
● Conducted assessments to identify client needs, strengths, barriers, risks, and available support systems.
● Developed individualized service plans based on client needs and identified goals.
● Advocated for clients and families and connected them with appropriate community-based resources.
● Coordinated referrals and collaborated with schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, government agencies, and other service providers.
● Supported clients experiencing housing instability, family challenges, educational barriers, behavioral concerns, and other social-service needs.
● Provided crisis intervention, problem-solving, and ongoing client support.
● Maintained accurate case documentation, progress notes, service records, and required reports.
● Built trusting and professional relationships with clients while maintaining confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
● Participated in multidisciplinary meetings and coordinated services with other professionals.
● Assisted clients and families in navigating complex social-service systems.
● Provided culturally responsive services to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
● Promoted client independence, self-sufficiency, stability, and successful connection to community resources.
LICENSES & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
● Massachusetts Social Work License
● CPR Certification
● Youth Mental Health First Aid
● Substance Abuse Certification/Training
● Restorative Circles Training
● ORAS Training
● CASAS/HiSET Assessment Training
● Youth Development 101
● Emerging Leaders Certificate
● My Life My Choice Training
● Cultural Inclusion/Competency Training
In addition to my program management responsibilities, I have invested heavily in professional development and certifications to better support the population we serve. I am certified in restorative circles, youth-based practices, ORS, CPR, substance abuse support, and I also hold my social worker license. Additionally, I completed the Emerging Leaders certification program, which strengthened my leadership and organizational skills.
● Massachusetts Social Work License
● CPR Certification
● Youth Mental Health First Aid
● Substance Abuse Certification/Training
● Restorative Circles Training
● ORAS Training
● CASAS/HiSET Assessment Training
● Youth Development 101
● Emerging Leaders Certificate
● My Life My Choice Training
● Cultural Inclusion/Competency Training