Dedicated Social Worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Hi, I’m
Karen Sandoval
San Diego,CA
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
San Diego State University Research Foundation
School Social Worker
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- As an Elementary School Social Worker, I coordinate student services through the school's social work program, an integral part of the Lead and Learn from the Heart: A Social Emotional Learning Program
- I actively provide assessment, individual and group counseling, and case management.
- As part of a Social Work team, we readily provide support to a population of over 700 students when needed/appropriate.
- Work as a larger coalition to identify supports to put in place in the community.
Mending Matters
School Based Mental Health Therapist
01.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Managed a caseload of over 20 clients in tandem with running restorative groups and providing in class presentations on various mental health topics.
Grossmont Union High School District
School Social Work Intern
08.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Counseling
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Instructional Aide
12.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Worked in collaboration with school staff to help ensure children met treatment behavioral goals.
Family Guidance and Therapy Center of Southern California
ABA Therapist
05.2017 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Worked with clients with developmental disabilities and worked with their family to meet the goals listed on their treatment plans with 85 percent success.
Education
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Masters of Social Work
2020
University Overview
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Bachelors of Social Work
2017
University Overview
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Active listener
- Empathy
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Family collaboration
- Emotional support
- Group facilitation
- Assessment
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Case Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation
Certification
- Domestic Violence Advocate Training, South Bay Community Services (2019)
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential, San Diego State University
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
School Social Worker
San Diego State University Research Foundation
10.2021 - Current
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Mending Matters
01.2021 - 10.2021
School Social Work Intern
Grossmont Union High School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
Instructional Aide
Chula Vista Elementary School District
12.2017 - 08.2018
ABA Therapist
Family Guidance and Therapy Center of Southern California
05.2017 - 12.2017
San Diego State University
Masters of Social Work
San Diego State University
Bachelors of Social Work
- Domestic Violence Advocate Training, South Bay Community Services (2019)
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential, San Diego State University
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