Jose Torres
Bell Gardens,CA
Summary
Offering compassionate approach and readiness to support students' social and emotional needs. Brings understanding of counseling principles and techniques, aiming to cultivate positive school environment. I am an adaptable candidate who is willing to come out of my comfort zone to be able to provide clients with the appropriate service that best supplies their needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided individual and group therapy to students on a referral basis.
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Coordinated with other professionals involved in a student''s care plan to ensure consistent approaches across settings.
- Contributed to the improvement of school policies related to mental health support by sharing expertise during committee meetings or consultations with administrators.
School Social Work Intern
Whittier Union High School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided individual and group therapy to students on a referral basis.
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay informed of current trends and best practices in school social work.
- Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards in all student, family, and colleague interactions.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate referrals.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources such as counseling services, healthcare providers, and financial support programs.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
California State University Northridge
Northridge05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05-2022
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Multicultural competence
- Mental health assessment
- Individual counseling
- Academic support
- Case management
- Bilingual I can speak, write and read in Spanish and English
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
School Social Work Intern
Whittier Union High School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Social Work
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University Dominguez Hills
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