Dynamic, hands-on professional with a diverse amount of experience in people development, public assistance, communication, team leadership, and technology integration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Department Of Social Services
08.2023 - Current
Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Counsels clients on available resources, independent living skills, and other areas involving defined problems or concerns to accomplish case plan goals.
Consults with supervisors regarding resources, regulations and programs.
Collaborates with community organizations and resource providers to coordinate joint planning, case plan development, monitoring and evaluation.
Job Specialist
Department Of Social Services
05.2023 - 08.2023
Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
Developed and managed relationships with key clients and partners to drive growth.
Interviews clients at home, off-site or in the office to determine their employment and/or training needs and eligibility for social services.
Refers clients to community resources, employment opportunities, training programs, and other agencies or organizations as needed.
Eligibility Worker II
Department Of Social Services
07.2021 - 04.2023
Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
Managed processing of financial assistance and food stamp benefits applications.
Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
Assisted clients with accurate eligibility form, application and document completion.
Parent Outreach Facilitator
Education & Leadership Foundation
08.2020 - 06.2021
As a facilitator, I lead parent engagement workshops to support early learning, understanding the K-12 educational system, and higher education options
I create current content in the Fresno Unified educational region and host weekly virtual learning workshops for parents
I translate content and host the workshop in English and Hmong
I conducted phone calls to recruit parents and worked on a summer school project with Fresno Unified - Parent University
In completion, the program had a great turnout of students returning to summer school despite the COVID-19 challenge.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology -
California State University, Fresno
05.2020
Skills
Leadership
Professionalism
Training and Development
Transparent communication
Active Listening
Safety Planning
Family Case Management
Problem-Solving
Client Confidentiality
Languages
Hmong
Technology Skills
Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and form
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Social Media & Digital Platform: Facebook, Instagram, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Social Worker
Department Of Social Services
08.2023 - Current
Job Specialist
Department Of Social Services
05.2023 - 08.2023
Eligibility Worker II
Department Of Social Services
07.2021 - 04.2023
Parent Outreach Facilitator
Education & Leadership Foundation
08.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology