Lisa Nevarez
Orlando,FL
Summary
Detailed professional who is skilled in reviewing detailed records and performing thorough analysis. Dedicated professional with years of experience in providing counseling and crisis intervention. Offers comprehensive academic and work background in social services, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
SW Clinical Internship, Group Co-Facilitator
Orange County Stop Now & Plan Program
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family, and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Maintained positive, comforting environment that felt safe and inviting to clients.
- Collaborated with team members on program planning, incorporating evidence-based approaches for optimal results.
- Utilized various assessment tools to measure group effectiveness and identify areas for improvement or intervention as needed.
- Planned and facilitated SNAP groups in accordance provided curriculum, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Adapted facilitation style according to group needs, ensuring an inclusive environment that valued diverse perspectives and ideas.
- Established clear expectations for behavior by setting ground rules and modeling appropriate conduct at all times during sessions.
- Educated in various types of SNAP techniques and skills to better understand people from diverse walks of life and cultures.
- Managed sensitive information responsibly, maintaining strict confidentiality regarding participant backgrounds or issues discussed within the group context.
- Evaluated participant progress through ongoing assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote growth.
- Enhanced group dynamics by skillfully facilitating communication and collaboration among members.
- Facilitated weekly debriefing sessions with my co-facilitator after the group session to discuss challenges and celebrate achievements as a collective unit.
Sr. Children's Services Counselor
Orange County Family Counseling
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Assisted with completion of client intake assessments.
- Maintained safe, orderly and therapeutic environment for clients.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
SW Generalist Internship
Orange County Family Counseling
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Completed new client intakes with youth and family members
- Coordinated referrals to community services to help clients obtain needed support.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
- Completed comprehensive NIRVANA assessments for new clients to identify needs and strengths.
Sr. Children Services Counselor
Orange County Government
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist youth in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school, and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Provided individual counseling services to college students, high school ,middle school, and elementary students with adjustment issues and partnered to facilitate weekly support groups.
- Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Helped patients to deal with realities of mental health diagnoses and develop coping skills.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Developed service plans in effort to maintain intact families and improve family functioning.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Supervisor Alfred Jones (321) 281-7669
Victim Advocate
Victim Service Center of Central Florida
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided individualized services and resources to victims of sexual assault, violent crime, and traumatic circumstances.
- Provided crisis stabilization to at-risk clients.
- Coordinated with multiple local law enforcement agencies and the State Attorneys' office to provide assistance to victim's of crime.
- Coordinated and assisted clients in understanding and preparing for court hearings, depositions, or injunction proceedings.
- Resolved and provided guidance to clients regarding specific issues that may arise while filing for Victim's Compensation or relocation benefits through the Office of the Attorney General.
- Provided trauma informed crisis counseling and case management services.
- Conducted clinical intakes over the phone and in person to determine client's eligibility for services.
- Maintained complete and accurate documentation of cases through DAP notes and within employer database.
- Supervisor: JoEllen Revel (407-254-9415)
Community Service Worker
Orange County Government
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Gathered, verified and analyzed information received to determine application meets minimum eligibility requirements for program assistance.
- Conducted thorough and objective investigations of clients to verify employment status, housing, and income per program guidelines.
- Conducted thorough and objective investigations of home owners, landlords and management companies to verify eligibility requirements for program assistance.
- Researched and verified documents (W9 and tax status questionnaire) received from homeowners, landlords and management companies were accurate, complete and current.
- Maintained accurate case files, prepared reports and correspondence on assigned cases and maintained related status records in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Supervisor: Edwin Aponte (407-836-6500)
Domestic Violence Advocate/Case Manager
Serene Harbor
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Provided goal-oriented services intended to counteract the negative effects of domestic violence on the victim.
- Worked closely with each client, monitoring and facilitating progress toward his or her program goals.
- Provided legal advocacy in conjunction with Legal Aid.
- Assists residents in filing for benefits and compensation through the Office of the Attorney General.
- Educated residents on the dynamic of domestic violence including the patterns, trends and effects on the victims and their children.
- Supervisor: Cristina Lanken (321-726-8282).
Mental Health Technician
Circles of Care Psychiatric Residential Facility
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Cared for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities.
- Monitored patient's physical and emotional well-being and report to supervising staff.
- Supervisor: Chris Lanken (321-676-6650).
Records Specialist
City of Palm Bay Police Department
05.2008 - 10.2013
- Performed a variety of paraprofessional and technical work for the Palm Bay Police Department.
- Conducted thorough and complete background checks for employers and general public.
- Work involved using computerized data entry equipment to process a variety of data and reports, and answered telephones and greeted visitors.
- Entered information from police reports into computerized files, and compiled statistics for reports.
- Provided superior customer service while assisting the public and traveled to deliver documents to various offices.
- Disseminated reports to the public in accordance with public record law.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Central Florida
Orlando 05.2025
Master of Arts - Applied Sociology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2014
Skills
- Extremely organized
- Strong verbal skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Clinical assessment experience in; mental health, self-harm, suicidal ideations, crisis stabilization
- Experience conducting group and providing individual counseling
- Training in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care
- Critical Thinking
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Experience using the current DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
Timeline
SW Clinical Internship, Group Co-Facilitator
Orange County Stop Now & Plan Program
05.2024 - Current
SW Generalist Internship
Orange County Family Counseling
05.2023 - 04.2024
Sr. Children's Services Counselor
Orange County Family Counseling
04.2023 - Current
Sr. Children Services Counselor
Orange County Government
08.2019 - 01.2021
Victim Advocate
Victim Service Center of Central Florida
04.2018 - 05.2019
Community Service Worker
Orange County Government
10.2015 - 04.2018
Mental Health Technician
Circles of Care Psychiatric Residential Facility
01.2015 - 09.2015
Domestic Violence Advocate/Case Manager
Serene Harbor
05.2013 - 10.2015
Records Specialist
City of Palm Bay Police Department
05.2008 - 10.2013
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Central Florida
Master of Arts - Applied Sociology
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Central Florida
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