Laura P Menchaca
Edinburg,Texas
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social issues and systems affecting individuals and families with diverse needs. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support individuals and communities in need. Collaborative advocate, invested in strategic professional partnerships to advocate for clients and provide effective and appropriate services for those in need.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
McAllen Independent School District
2019.10 - Current
- Conduct needs assessments
- Develop intervention plans
- Conduct community outreach and coordinate referrals
- Conduct group and individual sessions
- Collaborate with school staff regularly
- Provide interventions to eliminate barriers affecting attendance and academics.
- Identify and provide services to all McKinney Vento families
- Provided crisis intervention services for students experiencing mental, emotional and/or behavioral health issues.
Social Worker Case Manager
Advancing Together
2016.03 - 2019.11
- Conduct Family Needs Assessments
- Develop plans of service
- Coordinate appropriate services
- Connect families to appropriate resources
- Provide school advocacy to meet academic needs
- Educate parents on health related conditions
- Improved client outcomes by developing comprehensive case plans and coordinating services with community partners.
- Enhanced family stability by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for a diverse caseload.
Case Manager
Molina Healthcare of Texas
2014.12 - 2015.08
- Conduct state assessments
- Coordinate social services
- Develop care plans
- Promote/engage family participation
Social Worker
La Joya Independent School District
2010.09 - 2014.12
- Implement all activities related to the Title I Parental Involvement Program at assigned campus
- Conduct individual and group student sessions
- Coordinate anti-bullying program on site
- Liaison between school, home and community
- Connect families to appropriate social service agencies
- Conduct home visits to complete assessments
- Assist counselors with crisis intervention
Social Worker
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
2009.12 - 2010.09
- Assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with Crime Victim’s Compensation
- Connect clients to appropriate social service agencies
- Participate in family law team case review
- Outreach of TRLA services to community agencies
Early Childhood Bilingual Teacher
Edinburg CISD
2005.08 - 2007.11
- Implement TEKS in all subject areas
- Develop lesson plans that fulfill district/TEA requirements
- Plan and use effective learning and instructional strategies
- Conduct continuous assessment of student learning
- Promote appropriate educational, social and emotional growth
- Promote parental involvement
Early Childhood Bilingual Teacher
La Joya ISD
2001.03 - 2004.08
- Implement TEKS in all subject areas
- Develop lesson plans that fulfill district/TEA requirements
- Plan and use effective learning and instructional strategies
- Conduct continuous assessment of student learning
- Promote appropriate educational, social and emotional growth
- Promote parental involvement
Child Protective Specialist II
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
1997.09 - 1999.08
- Investigate reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments
- Develop family service plans
- Conduct in-home parent training
- Connect parents and families to services needed to minimize abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Establish working relationships with law enforcement agencies, schools and community agencies
Education
Masters of Science in Social Work, MSSW -
University of Texas Pan American
05.2009
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSW -
University of Texas Pan American
12.1997
Skills
- Individual and Group Work
- Risk and Needs Assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Effective Communication Skills
- Educational Support
- Service Planning
- Family Case Management
- Social Services and Community Referrals
Timeline
Social Worker
McAllen Independent School District
2019.10 - Current
Social Worker Case Manager
Advancing Together
2016.03 - 2019.11
Case Manager
Molina Healthcare of Texas
2014.12 - 2015.08
Social Worker
La Joya Independent School District
2010.09 - 2014.12
Social Worker
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
2009.12 - 2010.09
Early Childhood Bilingual Teacher
Edinburg CISD
2005.08 - 2007.11
Early Childhood Bilingual Teacher
La Joya ISD
2001.03 - 2004.08
Child Protective Specialist II
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
1997.09 - 1999.08
Masters of Science in Social Work, MSSW -
University of Texas Pan American
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSW -
University of Texas Pan American
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