Lesley Jimenez-Diaz
Dallas,TX
Summary
Versatile Social Worker versed in crisis management and case management. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, youth and children of different multi cultural backgrounds and needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Case Manager
Metrocare
Dallas, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Completed intake to a minimum of 10 cases per day of individuals that are on probation or parole.
- Identified needs and formulated a Recovery Plan.
- Provided emergent case management to the cases evaluated in need of: housing, medical, food, cloth, educational and other services.
- Coordinated the counselors follow ups and address any concerns related to clients'' psychological or physical wellbeing completing Safety Checks, Crisis Interventions and Safety Plans.
- Facilitated anger management classes.
- Provided intensive case management to a selected case load.
Social Worker Case Manager
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
Pecos /Carrizo, Texas
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed the initial evaluation of a minimum of 15 males and females unaccompanied minors between the ages of 4 to 17 years old.
- Completed the initial assessment, risk assessment and the recovery plan according to the child's needs.
- Completed any reports to ORR or any other State agencies if there was any type of abuse reported from home country or during the journey.
- Individual, group and family sessions were provided weekly according to the child's needs.
- Maintained a direct open communication with the case managers that worked directly with the re unification process to expedite it and make sure the child was going to a safe environment.
- Completed three to four family interventions with the future sponsor to strengthen the relationship.
- Documented in a timely manner.
Social Worker Case Manager Adults
Veterans Administration
San Juan, PR
06.2008 - 06.2020
- Served a minimum of 65 cases per case load.
- Coordinated a variety of services as a medical, home base and primary care social worker: discharge planing, hospice, IV services, ulcer care, Physical and occupational therapy.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Exceeded performance metrics by consistently meeting and surpassing assigned caseload requirements while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Completed home visits to make sure they were suitable for the patients to return home after prolonged stays.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Beatriz Lazalle School of Social Work
Rio Piedras, Puerto RicoBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico06.1995
Skills
- Multicultural Competence
- Interviewing skills
- Community Outreach
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Written and verbal communication
- Child Welfare Services/Case Management Experience
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Trauma Informed Care Approach
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Worker Case Manager
Metrocare
02.2024 - Current
Social Worker Case Manager
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
04.2021 - 05.2022
Social Worker Case Manager Adults
Veterans Administration
06.2008 - 06.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Beatriz Lazalle School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad De Puerto Rico