Jessica Rodriguez
Alhambra,CA
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Social Worker III
Los Angeles County DCFS
2015.03 - Current
- Liaised with agencies and courts to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children.
- Interviewed clients and assessed social and emotional needs to determine nature and degree of services needed.
- Conducted and documented in-home visits with children for over 500 families.
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect.
- Identified, documented and made referrals to resources available within community.
Teacher's Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
2012.01 - Current
- .Collaborate with teachers to create purposeful lesson plans.
- Tutor children individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and to maximize their academic growth.
- Conduct group activities with Spanish speaking children.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Behavior Specialist
Hathaway Sycamores
2015.04 - 2016.03
- Provide interventions that develop coping and problem solving skills to promote safety and attachment and teach transference of those skills into the home, school and community.
- Focused on wellness and building resilience through interventions, linkages and referrals to appropriate community resources.
Social Work Intern
LA CAUSA YouthBuild
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Provided case management services for 25 at-risk youth ages 16-24
- Conducted intakes on clients to identify barriers
- Addressed my client's barriers by providing them with referrals to free and/or low-cost supportive services
- Coached my client's to create individual development plans using S.M.A.R.T
- Goal setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles06.2014
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish (Written and Verbal)
- Proficient in Microsoft Work, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills
- Active listener
- Team player
- Successful at managing and prioritizing work assignments
- Empathetic to individuals and their situations
- Family Engagement
- Community Outreach
- Conducting Interviews
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Hathaway Sycamores
2015.04 - 2016.03
Children's Social Worker III
Los Angeles County DCFS
2015.03 - Current
Social Work Intern
LA CAUSA YouthBuild
2013.01 - 2014.01
Teacher's Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
2012.01 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Los Angeles
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