As a dedicated Children's Social Worker offering 10 years of comprehensive background in social services, counseling crisis intervention expertise, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Building client rapport and assessing needs to provide appropriate resources. Such skills have been utilized for potential promotional opportunities, in assisting others, and excel in life’s endeavors. The various experiences that I have obtained will assist as well as become an asset for any department, due to the diverse knowledge of operations, job skills, and duties acquired.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Notary Public & Signing Agent
Self-employed
06.2023 - Current
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on state regulations and laws, ensuring compliance with all requirements during notarizations.
Improved document accuracy by diligently reviewing and verifying signatures in notarized documents.
Developed a strong professional network, leading to increased business referrals and collaborations.
Managed client appointments effectively, resulting in timely completion of all notarial tasks.
CHILDREN’S SOCIAL WORKER – AB12/Extended Foster Care
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
01.2015 - Current
Providing Extended Foster Care case management services to Non Minor Dependents (NMD)
Mobile worker- strong organizational, independent, and problem-solving skills
Created a power-point presentation and presented to CSUDH regarding AB12/EFC services
Collaborating with other service providers, management, departments, agencies, and community based organizations (CBO’s) to assist in providing all necessary resources and services to the NMD
Assessing and evaluating homes to complete SILP Inspections
Facilitating Child Family Team (CFT) meetings
Submitting Independent Living Program (ILP) requests for NMD’s to receive available funding and services
Providing supportive assistance in NMD’s learning independent and self-sufficiency skills
Counseling NMD’s toward socially acceptable behavior and self-sufficiency within the community
Court report writings for use by the Department and the Court in making dispositions of cases
Developing and implementing alternative reports, projects/tasks to facilitate work productivity & heavy caseloads
Team player in providing knowledge, information, and assistance of services to other colleagues and staff
Evaluating, documenting, and maintaining records on the progress of assigned cases
Maintaining monthly contact with NMD’s to ensure well-being, safety, and eligibility compliance
Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Preparing correspondence, maintaining records pertinent to case activity, and effectively meeting deadlines.
Conducted and documented in-home visits with children.
Developed case plans and maintained confidential client files consistent with program, state and federal guidelines.
Identified, documented and made referrals to resources available within community.
Liaised with agencies and courts to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children.
SECRETARY
Los Angeles Probation Department
01.2007 - 01.2014
Assist Director, Supervising Deputy Probation Officers and Probation Officers
Acts as liaison between the Directors office and other departments, agencies and jurisdictions
Accumulate, manage and review Monthly Statistics reports, compiling weekly summary of overtime, detention/violation reports, Absentee Follow-up report, quarterly title-IV time studies, monthly control logs, Agency Contracts & Staff Certifications, etc
Return to Work Coordinator for employees that are out on Industrial Accidents or Medical Leave
Developing various monthly reports utilizing software programs such as Access, Excel and Power Point
SENIOR TYPIST CLERK
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
01.2005 - 01.2007
Assist Section Head in the process of reviewing, proofing and revising documents for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and format
Review incoming legislative bills and compile weekly summary of special interest bills
Data entry for election related bills, ballot preparation, Candidate filing, as well as Candidate Information Booklets
Scheduling meetings and develop power point presentations
Assist in Supervision and also conduct Timekeeping during the Elections Official Canvass of 100 employees or more
Produce, update, and generate Automated Ballot Layout and other reports
Scanning Candidate statements
Screening department telephone calls by furnishing information requested, referring calls to others who may better be served elsewhere
Developing various monthly reports utilizing software programs such as Word, Access, Excel and Corel Draw
Produce Certification of Documents to Secretary of State’s Office
Assist in the typesetting of high-quality documents such as Sample Ballot cover pages, filler pages, instructions for Sample Ballot booklets, Election Information Booklets and Candidate Handbooks for the preparation of each election.
SHERIFF STATION CLERK I
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
01.2000 - 01.2000
Enters and retrieves imperative on-line confidential law enforcement information, and sending crime broadcast messages over local, State and National computerized law enforcement data systems by computer terminal or teletype machine
Furnish information to the public and authorize law enforcement personnel with established departmental policies and procedures regarding release of confidential information
Prepare Arrest Disposition Report, Juvenile Petition, or other required forms; distribute as determined by nature of reported incident; prepares and files report folder
Preparing Court Documents in accordance with strict legal deadlines for arraignment hearings of arrested persons ensuring that all required documents and information are complete and correct as to form and in compliance with court and legal requirements
Type memoranda, letters, administrative and police reports, watch briefing, search warrants and other documents from rough draft or brief general instructions
Processing a variety of police reports; determines and gathers necessary detailed background information for use in further investigations.
INTERMEDIATE CLERK
Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder/County Clerk
03.1998 - 01.2000
Assist Section Head in the process of reviewing, proofing and revising documents for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and format
Review incoming legislative bills and compile weekly summary of special interest bills
Data entry for election related bills, ballot preparation, Candidate filing, as well as Candidate Information Booklets
Scheduling meetings and develop power point presentations
Assist in Supervision and also conduct Timekeeping during the Elections Official Canvass of 100 employees or more
Produce, update, and generate Automated Ballot Layout and other reports
Scanning Candidate statements
Screening department telephone calls by furnishing information requested, referring calls to others who may better be served elsewhere
Developing various monthly reports utilizing software programs such as Word, Access, Excel and Corel Draw
Produce Certification of Documents to Secretary of State’s Office
Assist in the typesetting of high-quality documents such as Sample Ballot cover pages, filler pages, instructions for Sample Ballot booklets, Election Information Booklets and Candidate Handbooks for the preparation of each election.
Education
Certificate- Emerging Leaders Program -
Los Angeles County Department
06.2024
Bachelors of Arts - Human Services
California State University of Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
01.2011
Associates of Art Degree -
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA
01.2008
Certificate in Keyboarding -
Los Angeles County Department
01.1999
Certificate in Oral and Written Communications -
Los Angeles County Department
01.1999
Skills
Microsoft Word
Excel spreadsheets
Interpersonal Skills
Report Writing
Access
PowerPoint
Corel Draw
Publisher
Loan Document Signing
Identity Confirmation
Professional Communication
Real Estate Transactions
Document Verification
Oath Administration
Trust Notarization
Power of Attorney Notarization
Internship
Compton Unified School District, DEAN OF DISCIPLINE DEPARTMENT, 2009, 2010, Compton, CA
Los Angeles County Probation Department, SCHOOL BASED UNIT, Los Angeles, CA
Timeline
Certified Notary Public & Signing Agent
Self-employed
06.2023 - Current
CHILDREN’S SOCIAL WORKER – AB12/Extended Foster Care
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
01.2015 - Current
SECRETARY
Los Angeles Probation Department
01.2007 - 01.2014
SENIOR TYPIST CLERK
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
01.2005 - 01.2007
SHERIFF STATION CLERK I
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
01.2000 - 01.2000
INTERMEDIATE CLERK
Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder/County Clerk
03.1998 - 01.2000
Certificate- Emerging Leaders Program -
Los Angeles County Department
Bachelors of Arts - Human Services
California State University of Dominguez Hills
Associates of Art Degree -
Los Angeles Harbor College
Certificate in Keyboarding -
Los Angeles County Department
Certificate in Oral and Written Communications -
Los Angeles County Department
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