Hilda Ramos
Holbrook,MA
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Excel in active listening, empathy, and communication, ensuring positive rapport building with the families I work with.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Department of Children's and Families
Braintree, MA
04.2014 - Current
- To advocate and serve the children & youth of the commonwealth
- Conduct monthly home visits, or as needed; conduct comprehensive assessments on families, complete action plan if case will remain open, educate and advocate for the well-being of the children
- Attend various meetings: school, foster care reviews, area clinic review, placement meetings, family stabilization services (FSS), wraparound meetings, court hearing/trial; refer clients to appropriate services and provided resources, such as DTA, substance abuse program, shelter, employment; probate court; connect clients to after-school, daycare services, summer camps; communicate with collaterals (clinician, teachers, attorneys, substance abuse counselors, therapist, psychiatrist, doctors etc.
- ); transport client; supervise visits between children and parents, remove children from unsafe homes, if they are in imminent risk; maintain case file up to date with dictation and assessments, write court reports in a timely manner
Medical Assistant
Commonwealth OB-GYN
Brookline, MA
09.2000 - 03.2014
- Take patients’ health history, check their blood pressure, weight and urine; set up exam rooms accordingly; Assist doctors in various office procedures such as colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, vulvar biopsies, Essure implant, and IUD insertions; maintain exam rooms cleaned, stocked and organized; order supplies; log in specimens into database; set expectant mother to be on the Non-Stress-Monitor to monitor baby
- Assist with clerical duties as needed, answering calls, scheduling medical appointments, check-in patients, ensure all demographic information is up to date
Mental Health Associates
ABAC
Boston, MA
12.2008 - 12.2013
- Assist the clinician to develop treatment plans for children and youth with behavioral problems; assist family identify the issues and develop positives coping skill sets; to develop appropriate goals for each individual; model appropriate social skills and therapeutic activities, build positive relationship with families, work on communication and social skills
- Assist adolescents with their behavioral challenges and empower them to become positive members of their community; Attend school meetings, meet with teachers, principal, guidance counselor, social worker, DCF workers, all providers involved with the client; meet with probation officers, attend court with client when necessary; Encourage families to work as a team to resolve complex issues within the home and outside their community; Visit home and school once a week; work with client and families to strengthen their relationship, by teaching positive, heathy coping skills
Education
Master of Science - Social Worker
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2023
BS - Human Services
Springfield College
Boston, MA05.2010
Skills
- Knowledge of interviewing
- Investigation trained
- Conduct assessments
- Strong communication skills
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Mentor
Certification
- Social Work License (LSWA)
- DCF-Protective Intake Training
Backgroundandinterests
Having grown up in a diverse community and gained much from it, as well as my years of subsequent education and experience in the human services field. My goal is to continue to gain the skills and expertise; in which it will allow me to continue to serve and help improve the children and families that I continue to serve in various communities.
Timeline
Social Worker
Department of Children's and Families
04.2014 - Current
Mental Health Associates
ABAC
12.2008 - 12.2013
Medical Assistant
Commonwealth OB-GYN
09.2000 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Social Worker
Bridgewater State University
BS - Human Services
Springfield College