KARYME GARCIA
Kingsburg,CA
Summary
Highly motivated social worker with 3 years of experience demonstrating a strong commitment to serving disadvantaged youth and adults. Very skilled at providing support for mental health and advocacy work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Central Stars Behavioral Health Group
Fresno, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Managed a caseload of 15+ Clients at a time with Foster Care Youth ranging from different levels of care and age groups
- Facilitated Individual Rehabilitation and Collateral Sessions with clients, foster parents, and biological parents
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals
- Streamlined communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met
- Facilitated and participated in Child and Family team meetings with members of treatment team in order to coordinate client care
- Created client intervention plans specific to mental health needs and client treatment goals
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations
Mental Health Specialist
Turning Point of Central California
Fresno, CA
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed a caseload of 25+ Clients at a time with Foster Care Youth ranging from different levels of care and age groups
- Facilitated Individual Rehabilitation and Collateral Sessions with Clients and Resources Families
- Created Client intervention plans based on assessments, diagnosis, and treatment goals
- Collaborated with Mental Health Professionals and other staff members to develop treatment goals
- Modified individual rehabilitation and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others
- Facilitated and participated in Child and Family team meetings with members of treatment team in order to coordinate client care.
Victim Advocate Intern
Centro La Familia Advocacy Services
Fresno, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in the paperwork preparation for various immigration cases, including DACA, VAWA, U-Visa, DV-TRO, and Green card renewals
- Supported crisis intervention and advocacy for victims of domestic violence crimes
- Interviewed victims and recorded impact statements for records and court proceedings
- Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, and closing cases when complete with supervision
- Conducted community outreach efforts to increase public awareness of available resources and services for victims of crime
Tutor
California Teaching Fellows
Fresno, CA
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance
- Created intramural and educational clubs relating to each grade level
- Promoted positive relationships between students by encouraging kindness and respect
- Oversaw safety and well-being of students under care during after school hours
Intern
Kaiser Permanente
Fresno, CA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Attended various board meetings that included various health professionals such as surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, social workers, and plastic surgeons in the discussion of patient treatment
- Shadowed chief of oncologist client interactions in cancer treatment and intervention planning
- Observed social worker create life plans with clients with terminal cancer and provide emotional support and guidance to family and relatives of clients
- Conducted research on how mortality rates for breast cancer are more prominent in African American women in the
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University
Fresno, CA05-2022
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Perceptiveness and Empathy
Languages
Timeline
Case Manager
Central Stars Behavioral Health Group
04.2023 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Turning Point of Central California
07.2022 - 04.2023
Victim Advocate Intern
Centro La Familia Advocacy Services
08.2021 - 05.2022
Tutor
California Teaching Fellows
01.2019 - 12.2019
Intern
Kaiser Permanente
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University
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