Juliana Aguiniga
Mercedes,Texas
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director Sacristan
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
01.2018 - Current
- Consulted with the pastor regarding hymns, anthems, and special music presentations.
- Located and secured substitute musicians for absence.
- Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement praise teams.
- Used PowerPoint to create Mass screen PowerPoints with hymns and liturgy.
Clinical Social Worker Intern
UT Health RGV/ Knapp Family Health Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
Volunteer/Catechist Teacher
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Tested children's bible knowledge by asking bible trivia questions and hosting bible quizzing competitions.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Assessed student progress to determine level of understanding and adjust lessons to enhance learning.
- Offered guidance and support to help students navigate challenges and succeed academically.
- Led faith-based life to provide example for students between ages 9 and 13.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents, and answering phone inquiries.
- Used Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for class lessons and organization work.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
South Texas College
Weslaco, TX05.2020
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Community Outreach
- Crisis Intervention
- Assessment Skills
- Multicultural Competence
- Clinical Documentation
- Client Advocacy
- Psychoeducation
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker Intern
UT Health RGV/ Knapp Family Health Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Music Director Sacristan
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
01.2018 - Current
Volunteer/Catechist Teacher
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
01.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
South Texas College
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