Laura Pedraza
Marysville,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker III
Yuba County Child & Adult Protective Services
Marysville, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Maintained records of incidents and investigations.
- Prepared detailed court reports documenting findings of investigations.
- Conducted investigations by interviewing children and families.
Social Worker II
Yuba County Child & Adult Protective Services
Marysville, CA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide follow-up care on a monthly basis.
- Helped arrange transportation services for appointments or activities outside the home.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Assessed clients' current condition by engaging in conversation and taking notes regarding specific problems.
- Completed court reports and presented findings in court pertaining to the status of the case.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
Job Coach
PRIDE Industries
Yuba City, CA
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted with resume writing, job search strategies, and goal setting to adults with special needs.
- Monitored client's performance in the workplace by conducting follow-up visits with employers or supervisors.
- Organized mock interviews for clients to practice their interviewing skills.
- Coached clients on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations.
- Worked with individuals to complete application documents for relevant vocations.
- Implemented job accommodations and modifications to support clients' successful employment based in the clients limitations.
Behavior Interventionist
Holdsambeck Behavioral Health
Roseville, CA
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Monitored student behavior and kept detailed logs of observations throughout the day.
- Observed student behavior in order to assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to develop appropriate strategies for addressing any issues that arise.
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to promote positive behaviors in students.
- Adapted instruction based on individual student needs while ensuring safety protocols are met.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques when needed to reduce stress levels among students displaying challenging behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family & Human Development
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2022
Skills
- Safety Planning
- Family Case Management
- Risk Assessment
- Case Management
- Child welfare and protective services
- Report Preparation
- Investigations
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Common Core 3.5 UC Davis
- P.O.S.T Peace Officer Certification- PC832
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Social Worker III
Yuba County Child & Adult Protective Services
06.2023 - Current
Social Worker II
Yuba County Child & Adult Protective Services
08.2021 - 06.2023
Job Coach
PRIDE Industries
09.2019 - 06.2020
Behavior Interventionist
Holdsambeck Behavioral Health
10.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Family & Human Development
Arizona State University
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