MARISSA RAMOS, ASW
San Jose,CA
Summary
Associate Clinical Social Work professional with robust background in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to build trust and provide guidance. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes, adaptable to evolving circumstances.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Youth Social Worker
Seneca Family Of Agencies
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Supported clients and resource parents with supportive strategies such as case management, crisis intervention or therapeutic supports to ensure overall well-being.
- Conducted home wellness assessments to abide by community care licensing regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, including CANS assessments, 7 Domains assessments, Needs and Services Plans and others, in order to identify specific client needs and supports.
- Facilitated Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings as well as provider meetings.
- Supported resource parents through providing supportive feedback and psychoeducation tailored to each client.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Facilitated successful client transitions from intensive resource family homes to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place.
Dependency Intern
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted home visits to inquire about children or youth's welfare and well-being in order to aid child or youth's attorney in their case.
- Engaged with parents and caregivers of children and youth to ensure coordination of care and offer support such as case management.
- Received trainings, attended court proceedings and gained valuable insight on legal processes within child welfare.
- Attended and advocated during Child and Family Team Meetings, school meetings and other relevant meetings necessary to support the child or youth.
- Worked, collaborated with and offered assessments to a child or youth’s attorney to determine what may be in the best interest of the child.
School Social Work Intern
Santa Teresa High School
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced student mental health and well-being by providing therapeutic support and psychoeducation tailored to each individual students needs.
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate referrals.
- Developed and planned a "Wellness Fair" for the student body aimed at connecting students with local community agencies and resources that provide mental health and wellness support.
Team Researcher
Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Gathered and organized information for research on topics of sport, society, social change and social justice.
- Utilized the Adobe Spark application to create "Spark pages" aimed at providing resources and information about upcoming webinars.
- Participated and collaborated in meetings on topic proposals for upcoming webinars, conferences and workshops.
- Presented at a research conference on secondary research on a relevant social issue in sport.
- Demonstrated ethical and professional behavior in collaborating with panelists of webinars, colleagues and supervisors.
CSU Intern
Alum Rock Counseling Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided services through a mentorship role via tele-health for middle and high school students placed in the truancy and abatement program.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to assess student wellness and progress and increase parental involvement in child's education.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students to boost academic achievement.
- Aided students in developing coping skills in order to improve overall mental health and increase instances of school attendance.
- Prepared weekly agendas for activities with students to facilitate engagement.
- Lead group tele-health sessions on topics related to student health and wellness.
Registered Behavior Technician
ACES Comprehensive Behavioral Services
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Engaged with parents to ensure communication about client behaviors were shared as well as collaborated with families to facilitate coordination of care for the client's well-being.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2024
Bachelor in Social Work - Social Work
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01.2022
Skills
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Intervention planning
- Case documentation
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Therapeutic services
Certification
- Recipient of the San Jose State University Bachelor’s of Social Work Mental Health Stipend
- CPR Certified
- Associate Clinical Social Work (ASW) Certification #124466
Timeline
Foster Youth Social Worker
Seneca Family Of Agencies
07.2024 - Current
Dependency Intern
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
08.2023 - 05.2024
School Social Work Intern
Santa Teresa High School
08.2023 - 08.2023
Team Researcher
Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change
08.2021 - 05.2022
CSU Intern
Alum Rock Counseling Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
ACES Comprehensive Behavioral Services
06.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
San Jose State University
Bachelor in Social Work - Social Work
San Jose State University
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