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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Maria Barragan

Napa,CA

Summary

Committed social work student with experience working with individuals in a psychiatric crisis residential treatment program where I apply crisis interventions and counseling services, fluent in Spanish, and dedicated to begin learning to support other diverse populations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Relief Counselor

Progress Foundation
09.2023 - Current
  • Respond to psychiatric situations effectively assessing when crisis intervention is needed and implementing de-escalation techniques
  • Support clients' efforts to implement treatment plans in their daily lives through counseling
  • Use communication skills to contact the appropriate community support services for clients
  • Complete clinical documentation needed to bill Medi-Cal
  • Facilitate day or evening program group sessions on mental health and social rehabilitation
  • Monitor and record client medications per program procedures
  • Managed time efficiently to complete intake assessments, medication count, and progress notes

Bartender/Server

Culinary Institute of America
07.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for ensuring guests have a positive quality experience
  • Taking guest orders to ensure all dietary restrictions are followed
  • Organizing and setting up the dining room in the time allotted
  • Exercising lead server duties such as training and directing new or temporary employees on their duties to meet company standards

Server

Star Staffing
07.2018 - 06.2022
  • Catering at Events of 50-200 guests prioritizing assigned management tasks to produce smooth event outcome
  • Memorizing menu items to increase food knowledge and suggesting appropriate options for food allergy concerns to guests
  • Conducting Banquet Captain duties when needed to train and direct new employees
  • Working to resolve any arising guest concerns during events
  • Complete opening and closing duties daily, ensuring seamless service transitions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work - GPA 3.88

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
06-2026

Associate of Arts - Social Work And Human Services

Napa Valley College
Napa, CA
12-2023

Skills

  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Clinical documentation
  • Client advocacy
  • Multicultural competence
  • Self-care strategies
  • Mental health assessment
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Treatment plans
  • Adept at conflict resolution
  • Bilingual Spanish/English

Accomplishments

  • Alpha Beta Gamma Honor Society (Business and Professional Curricula)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Relief Counselor

Progress Foundation
09.2023 - Current

Bartender/Server

Culinary Institute of America
07.2022 - Current

Server

Star Staffing
07.2018 - 06.2022
  • CPR/AED Certification

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work - GPA 3.88

California State University, Sacramento

Associate of Arts - Social Work And Human Services

Napa Valley College
Maria Barragan