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Jessica Saldana
BSW
Hometown,IL
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused jobseeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level family advocate position to help launch career while achieving La Rabida Children’s Hospital goals.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Aid Society (LAS) Soical Services Intern
Metropolitan Family Services
Dupage, IL
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Completed intake with clients
- Monitored social service cases of over 10 individuals and families.
- Maintained all relevant and necessary files, documentation, and paperwork regarding participating individuals and families
- Evaluated and recommended appropriate social programs available through metropolitan family services
- Co-facilitated a group on self-esteem for Latina women who have survived domestic violence.
Sexual Assult Advocate
Mujeres Latinas En Accion
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- 1 year volunteer commitment due to COVID-19; working remotely exclusively answering calls
- Ability to handle high-call volumes while ensuing date is accurate
- Remaining calm in high-stress situations to ensure client feels safe
- Support victims through various systems including law enforcement, healthcare, and social services
Child Life Volunteer
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Supported children and families while monitoring all guests in play space designed for children of all ages
- Planning, coordinating and supervising children’s activities which include but are not limited to: board games, playground time, arts and crafts with children of all ages
- Light housekeeping: organizing toys, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and common areas, and general “as you go” clean-up
- Administering snacks to children, and keeping up with allergies and sensitivities
Education
ASSOICATES oF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SERVICE -
St. Augustine College
Chicago, IL 01.2016 - 05.2019
BACHELOR oF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) -
St. Augustine College
Chicago, IL 05.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
Detail-oriented
Software
SmartCare
Certification
Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERP)
Timeline
Mandated Reporter
07-2021
Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths
07-2021
Legal Aid Society (LAS) Soical Services Intern
Metropolitan Family Services
06.2021 - 09.2021
Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERP)
10-2020
Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL)
09-2020
Sexual Assult Advocate
Mujeres Latinas En Accion
08.2020 - 08.2021
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)
05-2020
Child Life Volunteer
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
BACHELOR oF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) -
St. Augustine College
05.2019 - 05.2021
ASSOICATES oF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SERVICE -
St. Augustine College
01.2016 - 05.2019
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