Jocelyn Brito
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering four years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and mental health, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
Suncrest Hospice
Riverside, CA
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of hospice services by providing thorough education and resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all social work interventions in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Cultivated a strong network of community partnerships, enhancing resource availability for patients and families during their time of need.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- IHSS, FMLA, PFL, and Medicare assistance. Edison Medical Baseline Allowance.
Hospice Social Worker
Healing Care Hospice
Downey, CA
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure a seamless hospice experience.
- Supported patients in navigating complex healthcare systems, securing necessary resources, and addressing barriers to care.
- Improved patient care by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Resource Family Social Worker
Nuevo Amanecer Latino Children's Services
San Bernardino, CA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Mental Health Therapist
Mckinley Children's Center
762 W. Cypress Ave San Dimas , CA
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Utilized open communication to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Resource Parent Advocate
Mckinley Children's Center
762 W. Cypress Ave San Dimas, CA
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
- Managed required paperwork to help individuals get approved as resource parents.
- Coordinated referrals to our intake department.
- Updated portals such as Exym, FCSS, CCL website, Extended Reach.
- Provided CPR and First Aid trainings for resource parents.
Banker
US Bank NA
11343 Baseline Road. Rancho Cucamonga 91730, CA
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Opened, closed and updated accounts for customers.
- Provided advice on different bank products and financial options.
- Balanced teller drawers and ATM cash.
- Documented transactions and moved, deposited or withdrew money accurately to prevent errors.
- Upheld stringent bank standards for loans, money handling and legal considerations.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Social Work
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Public Relations
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino12.2018
High School Diploma -
Henry J. Kaiser High School
Fontana, CA07.2014
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Community Outreach Programs
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Case Planning
- Mental Health Assessments
- Intervention Strategies
- Individualized Care Plans
- Home Visits
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hospice Social Worker
Suncrest Hospice
06.2024 - 08.2025
Hospice Social Worker
Healing Care Hospice
03.2023 - 05.2024
Resource Family Social Worker
Nuevo Amanecer Latino Children's Services
12.2021 - 03.2022
Mental Health Therapist
Mckinley Children's Center
01.2021 - 09.2021
Resource Parent Advocate
Mckinley Children's Center
12.2018 - 09.2021
Banker
US Bank NA
08.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Masters of Social Work
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Public Relations
California State University, San Bernardino
High School Diploma -
Henry J. Kaiser High School