Maria Medina
McFarland
Summary
Dedicated, determined, and empathetic first gen Latina, hoping to apply as an Associate Clinical Social Worker. Passionate about advocacy, Disability rights, and equity. Committed to working with marginalized communities with intersecting identities
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Intern
American Association of People With Disabilities
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed and deployed advocacy tactics to conduct disability advocacy.
- Completed Disability Advocacy Certificate Program
- Supervised and Mentored by nationally recognized leaders in the Counseling profession.
- Design and Wrote a newsletter for an Internship site.
- Analyzed Internship Site’s Website to assess their sustainability.
- Research and Resourced different federal and state agencies for an information project on Sub-Minimum Wage policies.
- Applied Narrative and Storytelling techniques to bring disability awareness through social media.
- Composed an Advocacy Plan on Disability in Education
- Utilized learned experiences to draft a policy memo on language diverse documents and readily available translation services.
Case Management Intern
Cayenne Wellness Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Conceptualized a risk assessment
- Instituted a new guide for in-home supportive services
- Therapeutically supported clients to recognize depressive / anxious behaviors, conducted individual counseling sessions, and constructed treatment planning focusing on management of symptoms and care
- Responsible for facilitating intake assessments with individual clients
- Managed unexpected urgent needs for community resources
Case Management Intern
Center for Lupus Care
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Triaged crises calls
- Facilitated therapy groups and navigated topics such COVID, stress, depression and anxiety while having Lupus
- Creation of activities to support with mental health struggles, navigating Lupus diagnosis, and treatment
- Assembled 65-page onboarding manual for new interns that included: essential information on Lupus, community resources, and mental health worksheets. These worksheets could be used when working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and low self-esteem
- Provided a monthly newsletter touching on various topics, such various mental health exercises that could be used on a daily basis to navigate stress, depression and anxiety
Case Management Intern
Brenda Jean's Sober Living
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Designed weekly activities for individuals with substance abuse disorders designed around life skills, substance abuse coping with negative emotions, and social skills
- Researched community resources in providing necessities to rural communities
- Collaborated with executive director to ensure the effectiveness of treatment planning
- Problem-solved issues under the guidance of a supervisor to develop creative and workable strategies for coping skill implementation
Human Resources Intern
Kern County Department of Human Services
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided detailed reports while providing confidentiality and discretion for sensitive information
- Screened 60 employment applications, resumes, cover letters, and transcripts across 5-10 various roles within the County
- Coordinated and scheduled qualification exams for candidates across 5-10 departments
- Used applicant tracking system to track candidates in the interview process
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Sociology
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05.2020
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2017
Skills
- Spanish (bilingual/heritage speaker)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Trained in HR practices/policies
- Google Suite proficient
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent time management skills and Prioritization
- Organization and Planning
- Superb Research Skills
- Independent & Team Oriented
- Adept at Social Media
Timeline
Summer Intern
American Association of People With Disabilities
06.2024 - 08.2024
Case Management Intern
Cayenne Wellness Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
Case Management Intern
Center for Lupus Care
09.2022 - 05.2023
Case Management Intern
Brenda Jean's Sober Living
09.2020 - 09.2022
Human Resources Intern
Kern County Department of Human Services
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Sociology
California State University - Bakersfield
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Bakersfield College
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