High-performing individual with experience serving the public in a way that is informed, respectful, effective and consistent. Flexible and focused, always looking for new ways to learn and grow in the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Services Specialist
Health And Human Services Agency
San Diego, CA
03.2023 - Current
Provide service to members of the public by processing case changes related to benefits
Utilize County policies and procedures to ensure quality case management
Provide detailed information regarding case issues to the appropriate parties
Assist members of the public with accessing information regarding benefits via telephone
Process Semi-Annual Reports to evaluate customers' ongoing eligibility for benefits
Human Services Aide
LA Department of Children and Family Services
Santa Fe Springs, CA
02.2022 - 12.2022
Supervise visitation between parents and children who are currently in foster care
Provide transportation for children to and from monitored visits
Assist with delivering documents and items for office staff
Supervise youth in the office who are waiting for foster placement
Ensure the safety of children during monitored visits
Collaborate directly with social workers and families to assist with visitation efforts.
Children's Social Worker
LA Department of Children and Family Services
Santa Fe Springs, CA
07.2020 - 02.2022
Investigated and evaluated cases of child abuse and neglect
Provided a full range of case management services for children and families, conducted monthly visits and developed case plans
Interacted & collaborated with collaterals, community partners and other professionals
Prepared reports for Juvenile Dependency Court
Maintained a caseload of 35+ children located in diverse service areas.
Children's Social Worker Intern
LA Department of Children and Family Services
Santa Fe Springs, CA
09.2019 - 05.2020
Engage with clients to figure out a case plan & follow up with clients to track progress
Respond to ER referrals with colleagues
Use CWS/CMS to record all client activities
Demonstrate knowledge and application of the NASW Code of Ethics & Core Competencies.
Student Ambassador
Office of Student Engagement, Whittier College
Whittier, CA
09.2016 - 05.2020
Provide front desk services (answering phone calls, assisting clients with forms, providing clients with resources) relating to on-campus clubs, organizations, and events as well as general campus life information
Facilitate on-campus events including admitted students fair, homecoming, and recreational activities such as our Clubs & Orgs Carnival
Complete projects for supervisors including updating the college's student handbook, organizing files containing account budgets, and creating flyers for various events and offices on campus.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Psychology
Whittier College
Whittier, CA
05.2020
Skills
Crisis intervention
Interpersonal communication
Problem solving
Management and general organization
Professional written communication
Adaptability and efficiency
Computer/software skills
Event planning/facilitation
Public speaking
Affiliations
Co-President of the Alumni Association for the Metaphonian Society (Greek Life)
Timeline
Human Services Specialist
Health And Human Services Agency
03.2023 - Current
Human Services Aide
LA Department of Children and Family Services
02.2022 - 12.2022
Children's Social Worker
LA Department of Children and Family Services
07.2020 - 02.2022
Children's Social Worker Intern
LA Department of Children and Family Services
09.2019 - 05.2020
Student Ambassador
Office of Student Engagement, Whittier College
09.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Psychology
Whittier College
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