Joslyn Aguilar
Gruver
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with expertise in supporting children and families through challenging circumstances. Developed and implemented intervention strategies addressing emotional, behavioral, and educational needs. Collaborated with educators and community agencies to coordinate comprehensive support services, enhancing family dynamics and student outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Service Advocate
Spearman ISD
Spearman
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between families and educational staff to support student needs.
- Provided resources and referrals for community services to enhance family well-being.
- Guided families in navigating school policies and procedures to enhance understanding and access to resources.
- Partnered with local organizations to establish community partnerships, enhancing support systems for families.
- Created outreach materials that increased awareness of available programs and resources for families.
- Performed family assessments to determine needs and suggest services.
- Advocated for students' rights and access to educational resources within the district.
- Documented case notes, progress reports, and other relevant information in client files.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients who needed access to medical care or other essential services.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources such as housing assistance, food stamps, employment services.
- Developed individualized service plans for clients and monitored progress towards goals.
- Reviewed incoming referrals from outside sources and conducted initial assessments of potential new clients.
- Educated clients on financial literacy topics such as budgeting or credit management.
- Developed outreach initiatives targeting at-risk populations within the community.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex cases involving multiple social service agencies.
- Advised staff members regarding best practices when dealing with challenging situations involving families in crisis.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities for children of low-income families.
- Provided advocacy services by accompanying clients to court hearings or medical appointments.
- Created educational materials about available resources or programs offered by the agency.
- Engaged with local organizations to develop partnerships that could benefit the agency's clients.
- Participated in trainings and workshops related to family support services and evidence-based interventions.
- Facilitated group meetings with clients to discuss topics related to parenting skills or family conflict resolution techniques.
- Conducted home visits, assessed family dynamics, and evaluated client's needs.
- Attended regular team meetings to provide updates on caseloads and discuss new developments within the field of family service work.
- Provided crisis intervention services and short-term counseling to families in need.
- Counseled parents on appropriate discipline strategies while addressing safety concerns within the home environment.
- Maintained a professional relationship with all stakeholders involved in client cases.
- Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
- Followed data security regulations to keep client information confidential.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
- Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
- Determined availability of services and programs within community for parents with disabled youngsters.
- Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
- Reviewed and analyzed violent crime reports to identify crime trends.
- Supervised volunteer personnel, delivering in-depth training and mentoring.
- Coordinated workshops and informational sessions on parenting and child development topics.
Paraprofessional
Spearman ISD
Spearman
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and materials, enhancing classroom activities and student engagement.
- Supervised students during instructional and non-instructional periods, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Assisted in administering assessments and maintaining student records for accurate tracking.
- Provided individualized support to students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Participated in professional development sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in education.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Guided students in classroom setting, fostering understanding and participation in lessons.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Supported the execution of individualized IEPs for students.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Customized small group and individual activities to meet diverse learning needs, promoting student success.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gruver High School
Gruver, TX05-2017
Skills
- Community resources
- Family assessments
- Service planning
- Policy navigation
- Client advocacy
- Data organization
- Educational support
- Parent engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Team coordination
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Professional rapport
- Community resources navigation
- Professional boundaries
- Behavioral management
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Parent education
- Child development
- Family dynamics
- Parenting education
- Community resource coordination
- Appointment scheduling
- Transportation arrangements
- Family needs assessments
- Client education
- Family advocacy
- Incident management
- Eligibility assessments
- Relationship building
- Data collection
- Relationships and rapport
- Disabilities Support
- Resource coordination
- Structured decision making (SDM) tools knowledge
- High-risk populations identification
- Professional demeanor
- Community outreach
- Continuous improvement
- Client documentation
- Parenting skills training
- Client needs assessment
- Child Protective Services
- Community referrals
- Time management abilities
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Professionalism
- Parental and guardian assistance
- Individual and family counseling
- Prepare reports
- Client interviewing
- Interpersonal communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Family Service Advocate
Spearman ISD
11.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Spearman ISD
08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gruver High School