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, CA06-2026
Associate of Arts - Social Work And Human Services
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA12-2023
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
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