Knowledgeable social worker with a rich background in delivering high-quality care and support. Proven track record of implementing effective treatment plans and fostering patient well-being. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and therapeutic interventions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervising Social Service Practitioner
County of San Bernardino, Children and Family Services
San Bernardino, CA
05.2012 - Current
Plan and supervise work of a unit responsible for specialized casework such as adoptive placement
Conduct casework conferences with staff and recommend appropriate action
Represent agency in community matters and ensure compliance with mandates
Participate in staff development program
Evaluate staff performance and make work assignments
Reviews and evaluates case records for accuracy
Assist units in absence of assigned supervisor
Review/complete court reports
Complete Day Duty assignments/tasks
Lead Social Service Practitioner
County of San Bernardino, Children and Family Services
San Bernardino, CA
12.2021 - 12.2023
Assisted Supervising Social Service Practitioner with supervisory functions
Assisted Social Worker II with case management services
Provide case management and duties of Social Service Practitioner for complex situations
Performed specialized social work duties
Trained and mentored social workers and lower-level social service practitioners
Social Service Practitioner
County of San Bernardino, Children and Family Services
San Bernardino, CA
05.2012 - 12.2021
Complete diagnosis
Complete assessments
Complete intervention and case management support to children and families with complex health, psychological or economical problems
Investigate and support cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities or Other health conditions
Complete Court documents/reports
Complete case plan development for child and families
Provide crisis intervention
Provide community resources to families
Complete case management services to finalize adoption of children
Clinician
South Coast Community Services-Success First Program
Redlands, CA
07.2011 - 05.2012
Developed and coordinated family centered teams to meet needs of children and families
Provided comprehensive facilitation, assessment, treatment planning, risk assessment, case management services and coordinate services and support in the community
Documented and maintained records of services planned and provided per appropriate standards and regulations
Provided support to child and caregiver with academic program
Provided crisis intervention to child and family
Modified treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in child's status
Collaborate with other service providers to support child's needs and treatment
Provided community resources to family
Provided counseling to child and family
Facilitator/Clinician
EMQ FamiliesFirst- Success First Program
San Bernardino, CA
09.2008 - 07.2011
Developed and coordinate family centered teams to meet needs of children and families
Developed integrated plan and leadership to ensure implementation and supports to children and families
Provided comprehensive facilitation, assessment, treatment planning, risk assessment, case management services and coordinate services and support in the community
Documented and maintained records of services planned and provided per appropriate standards and regulations
Provided support to child and caregiver with academic program
Provided crisis intervention to child and family
Counseled family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with and supporting child
Modified treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in child's status
Collaborate with other service providers to support child's needs and treatment
Gathered and organized resources for program's resource cabinet
Provided therapeutic counseling to child
East Valley SELPA Social Work Intern
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
Colton, CA
09.2007 - 06.2008
Participated in multidisciplinary team case management
Provided individual and group counseling to students suffering from SED and mental health disorders
Provided social skills facilitation to students
Provided support to parents, teachers and administrators
Advocated for students and parents in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
Provided resources and referrals to students and families
Social Work Intern
Inland Empire Adult Day Healthcare Center
Corona, CA
09.2006 - 06.2007
Completed client’s psychosocial assessments
Completed client’s treatment care plans
Provided individual and group counseling to clients
Assessed client’s home for homecare necessities and services
Provided resources and referrals to clients and their families
Participated and presented cases in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case planning
Child Care Counselor/Assistant Team Leader
Acts for Children
Bloomington, CA
08.2001 - 09.2006
Provided homecare for severely emotionally disturbed adolescents living in a residential treatment facility
Trained new and entry level staff
Participated in interdisciplinary team case planning
Facilitated individual and group counseling
Arranged meetings between residents and their family members
Advocated for resident’s educational needs
Provided social skills facilitation to adolescents
Prepared reports for team leader/supervisor, administrators and government agencies
Provided crisis intervention to residents
Education
Master of Social Work -
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino
06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson
06.2001
Skills
Needs assessments
Treatment plan development
Licensenumber
124119
Certification
Grief and Life Loss Conference
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certificate
"Bully Proof" Parent Educational Series
Achievementsawards
Quarterly Achievement Recognition Award, EMQ Families First Success First Program, 01/01/10
2010 What Ever It Takes Award, EMQ FamiliesFirst - San Bernardino /Riverside Region, 01/01/10
Timeline
Lead Social Service Practitioner
County of San Bernardino, Children and Family Services
12.2021 - 12.2023
Supervising Social Service Practitioner
County of San Bernardino, Children and Family Services
05.2012 - Current
Social Service Practitioner
County of San Bernardino, Children and Family Services
05.2012 - 12.2021
Clinician
South Coast Community Services-Success First Program
Supervising Social Service Practitioner at San Bernardino County Adult Protective ServicesSupervising Social Service Practitioner at San Bernardino County Adult Protective Services
Gender Based Violence Social Work Practitioner at Social Development Metro North Cape Town SDAGender Based Violence Social Work Practitioner at Social Development Metro North Cape Town SDA