JUANA GONZALEZ
Manassas,VA
Summary
Dedicated social worker with a strong commitment to community support and individual empowerment. Expertise in conducting needs assessments, resource identification, and case management, driving impactful service delivery. Proven ability to foster positive client relationships through effective collaboration within diverse teams. Bilingual in Spanish and English, enhancing communication and outreach efforts.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
MSW Clinical Internship
Manassas City DSS
Manassas, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Support and assist CPS & In-home workers in completing Risk, Safety, and Strengths/Needs assessments
- Shadowed and assisted FSS worker with Investigations, Family Assessments, Family support and In-Home cases
- Created and reviewed service plans with the supervision of the Family Services Specialist assigned to the case
- Attended CPS and foster care court reviews and hearings
- Provided community referrals to alleged abuser and victim child to ensure stability within family
- Attended weekly staff meetings and completed required agency trainings for Family Services Specialist Position
- Provided written and verbal Spanish Interpretation services for CPS interviews, medical documentation and police interviews
- Rotations completed: Foster Care, CPS, In-Home Prevention, APS
Residential Counselor PRN
Youth for Tomorrow
Bristow, VA
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the coordinated supervision of minors ages 10–17.
- Coordinated with the house coordinator on residents' activities throughout the day.
- Ability to complete the intake process for unaccompanied minors ages 0–17 years.
- Collaborated with multiple teams to ensure effective shift transitions and activity planning for the week.
- Record data from daily activities for each minor, enter data into the system, and report data to team members
- Ability to provide guidance to children in multiple age ranges.
MSW Generalist Internship
Year Up
Washington, DC
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided substance use, basic needs and stable housing referrals to clients ages 18–24
- Conducted research for local and national resources for client population to utilize
- Developed plans of intervention to ensure clients meet program guidelines
- Led weekly psycho-educational group with 7 clients under the supervision of an LCSW
- Met with clients on a daily basis to review goals and services listed in case management plan
- Collaborated with Field instructor and Staff to identify program gaps and find solutions to improve the program for the clients
Technician/administrative Assistant
Digestive Disease Physicians
Alexandria, VA
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Assist physicians during medical procedures
- Screen patients prior to their procedure
- Handle confidential patient-information under HIPPA regulations
- Regularly back-up and assist other staff members with clerical and technical tasks
Advanced Technician
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, VA
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with medical team to create plan for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
- Assist staff with personal care of patients
- Assist in facilitating team meetings regarding medical equipment, patient safety and patient-satisfaction
- Efficient in bronchoscopies and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Promoted to Advanced Technician within one year of employment
- Compliant with HIPAA and Inova Health System policies and standards
Administrative Assistant/Technician
Queens Endoscopy ASC
FRESH Meadows, NY
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Audited patient charts
- Conducted inspection of equipment and reported repairs as necessary
- Collaborated on preparation for proper center accreditation
- Responsible for reporting cancer data to the Department of Health
- Assist 11 physicians during endoscopic procedures
Administrative Asssitant/Technician
Steven Batash MD
Rego Park, NY
09.2010 - 04.2013
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Ran diagnostic tests and biologic quality assurance tests on endoscopic machines.
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
- Recorded patients' medical history and other relevant information in the electronic health record system.
- Provided post-procedure patient education regarding diet, medication and follow-up instructions.
- Ordered supplies necessary for endoscopic procedures according to established protocol.
Education
Master of social work - Stipend Student
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2025
Bachelor of arts - Major: International Criminal Justice, Minor: Police Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
NY, NY06.2016
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Data interpretation
- Time management
- Cultural competency
- Fluent in Spanish
Accomplishments
- Developed intervention plans benefiting 30 client success stories.
- Streamlined client record system, reducing data entry time by 20%.
- Assisted in 100+ endoscopic procedures with 11 physicians.
Timeline
MSW Clinical Internship
Manassas City DSS
08.2024 - Current
MSW Generalist Internship
Year Up
08.2023 - 05.2024
Residential Counselor PRN
Youth for Tomorrow
11.2022 - Current
Technician/administrative Assistant
Digestive Disease Physicians
12.2019 - 03.2021
Advanced Technician
Inova Alexandria Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2019
Administrative Assistant/Technician
Queens Endoscopy ASC
04.2013 - 05.2017
Administrative Asssitant/Technician
Steven Batash MD
09.2010 - 04.2013
Master of social work - Stipend Student
George Mason University
Bachelor of arts - Major: International Criminal Justice, Minor: Police Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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