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Marlen Ferreyra

Ukiah,CA

Summary

Dynamic social worker with experience at Mendocino County Family and Children Services, adept at case management and client documentation. Bilingual and resilient, I excel in building collaborative relationships and resolving conflicts, ensuring families receive essential support and resources. Committed to enhancing client well-being through effective communication and strategic planning.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker I/II

Mendocino County Family and Children Services
02.2023 - Current

- Plan and coordinate services for children and families. - Provide support and guidance to families

- Make referrals to other agencies

- Case work that includes monthly contacts with families, foster care parents, and children

- Writing court reports and collaborating with service providers

- Setting up meetings with families (CFT's)

- On call shifts every month - Receives reports of suspected abuse/neglect; investigates allegations by conducting interviews with victims and others.

- Performs case studies and evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children

-Interviews children, families, and collaborates with service providers

- Participates in trainings to increase knowledge of social work practices

- Enters data and narratives to computer systems.

Peer Mentor

NCD
11.2020 - 03.2021

-Provided treatment strategies to promote continued progress.

-Evaluated clients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and observations.

-Worked with family members to develop support networks and coping techniques focused on client needs.

-Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.

-Completed chores around the house that clients were unable to complete.

-Reported any problems/progress about client to supervisor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA
12-2021

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • Bilingual
  • Communication skills
  • Collaborative skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Resilient
  • Time management
  • Case management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Social Worker I/II

Mendocino County Family and Children Services
02.2023 - Current

Peer Mentor

NCD
11.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sacramento State