Jose Cital
Social Work
Calexico,CA
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in child welfare and substance use. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 19-years background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Compliance Analyst/Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA)
ALBA Care Services Inc.
El Centro, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Performed deep audits of Unaccompanied Children (UC) portal and files to assess compliance with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) standards.
- Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
- Entered into record-keeping systems appropriate data needed to create new records or update existing ones.
- Trained resource parents (RP) and staff on Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) and agency and ORR policies.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
Alpine Special Treatment
Alpine, CA
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Used de-escalation skills and crisis intervention when needed.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Behavior Specialist
Sunny Days of California
El Centro, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided in-person instruction based on evolving Applied Behavior Analysis models.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Applied proven strategies to improve clients' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Counselor
Imperial Valley Medical Clinic
Calexico, CA
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed caseload of patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Helped patients to deal with realities of substance dependency diagnoses and develop coping skills.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
Behavior Interventionist
Total Education Solutions Inc.
San Diego, CA
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
Behavioral Health Scheduler
Arizona's Children Association
Yuma, AZ
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Scheduled patients for psychiatric appointments.
- Translated for Spanish-speaking patients.
- Assisted in treating minors with behavior issues by using behavior modification interventions and role modeling.
- Trained parents Brain Box activities to use with their children to encourage healthy brain development.
Counselor II
Phoenix House Academy
Descanso, CA
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided care for adolescent patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Helped patients to deal with realities of substance dependence diagnoses and develop coping skills.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Social Worker III
Imperial County Department of Social Services
El Centro, CA
07.2004 - 07.2012
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports.
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Testified under oath as child advocate in family court to assist with child custody decisions.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Education
Master of Science - Sociology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ 11.2014 - 03.2018
Associate of Arts - Social Science And Behavioral Science
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA 11.1997 - 07.2000
Skills
Performance review
Auditing experience
Leadership
Delegation
Customer Service
Certification
First Aid/CPR, 2022
Timeline
Compliance Analyst/Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA)
ALBA Care Services Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
Alpine Special Treatment
07.2020 - 03.2022
Behavior Specialist
Sunny Days of California
09.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Sociology
Grand Canyon University
01.2019 - 03.2020
Counselor
Imperial Valley Medical Clinic
09.2018 - 09.2019
Behavior Interventionist
Total Education Solutions Inc.
02.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Thomas Edison State College
11.2014 - 03.2018
Behavioral Health Scheduler
Arizona's Children Association
09.2013 - 09.2017
Counselor II
Phoenix House Academy
02.2013 - 12.2013
Social Worker III
Imperial County Department of Social Services
07.2004 - 07.2012
Associate of Arts - Social Science And Behavioral Science
Imperial Valley College
11.1997 - 07.2000