Jessica Gomez
Friant,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented Social Worker with a collaborative approach to supporting individuals, families and communities. Offering over 10 years of social service experience in engaging clients. identifying their strengths and implementing goal oriented interventions. Committed individual eager to contribute to an environment that promotes social justice and a position that leverages my passion for advocacy and commitment to social work principles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Team Manager/ICMS Case Manager
The Whole Child
08.2017 - 10.2023
- Responsible for managing a caseload of families who were formerly homeless and supervised the relationship between the families (mentees) and the volunteers (mentors) through an 18-month mentorship program period.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments with families and assisted in obtaining needed resources
- Provided regular and thorough program activity reporting (i.e. case notes, conference calls, ongoing reporting, etc.)
- Planned events and in-person meetings between staff, families and volunteer teams to assess progress and/or current challenges
- Partnered with multiple stakeholders including faith communities, local businesses, neighborhood councils, etc.
- Streamlined communication channels for increased efficiency in project execution and decision-making processes.
- Developed a high-performing mentor team via recruitment, provision of ongoing training, and fostering a positive work environment.
Parent Educator
Richstone Family Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Enhanced parent-child relationships by providing individualized support and resources tailored to each family''s needs.
- Improved parenting skills for clients through the delivery of evidence-based curricula in group workshops and one-on-one sessions.
- Strengthened families by conducting home visits, addressing concerns, and connecting them with appropriate community resources.
- Contributed to increased school readiness among children through ongoing developmental assessments and targeted interventions.
Learning Center Coordinator
Good Shepherd Shelter
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Enhanced student performance by implementing personalized learning plans and monitoring progress regularly.
- Increased enrollment rates through targeted marketing strategies and community outreach initiatives.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques, resulting in improved student engagement and understanding of complex concepts.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities for instructors, facilitating continuous improvement in teaching methods.
Family Literacy Coordinator
Children Youth And Family Collaborative
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
Education
Masters in Social Work -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA08.2008
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading and writing)
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication
- Motivational Interviewing approach
- Problem Solving approach
- Harm Reduction approach
- State of California certified Domestic Violence advocate (40-hour training)
- Completion of 10-week Case Management training course
- Created and implemented Council on Accreditation Mentorship program services for Housing Department
- Excellent Time Management
- Risk Management experience
- Experience with Goal Setting
- Conflict Resolution
- Training and Development implementation
- Team Building experince
Timeline
Family Team Manager/ICMS Case Manager
The Whole Child
08.2017 - 10.2023
Parent Educator
Richstone Family Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
Learning Center Coordinator
Good Shepherd Shelter
06.2010 - 06.2014
Family Literacy Coordinator
Children Youth And Family Collaborative
01.2009 - 01.2010
Masters in Social Work -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Cal State Dominguez Hills
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