Mary Vallerga

• Prepare and assemble a variety of food items in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Set up and break down food stations, catering events, and dining areas efficiently and hygienically.
• Provide friendly and attentive customer service, ensuring a positive guest experience.
• Handle cash and process transactions accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, serving, and dining areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including stocking supplies and monitoring food levels.
• Support catering operations, including delivery, event setup, and on-site service.

· Provided case management and peer support services to parents involved in the child welfare system, with a focus on reunification and family preservation.

· Attended and contributed to Team Decision-Making (TDM) meetings, Wraparound services, and Dependency Court hearings, advocating for and supporting parents throughout the process.

· Helped parents navigate the complexities of the child welfare system, including court requirements, service plans, and aftercare resources.

· Participated in and completed county-mandated trainings to maintain current knowledge of policies, procedures, and best practices in child welfare and family support.

· Conducted community outreach and collaborated with local service providers to connect families with housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and parenting programs.

· Provided education and support to parents affected by substance use disorders, including assistance during the transition to aftercare services.

· Updated and contributed to the development of the Parenthood Survival Handbook, a resource guide for families in the child welfare system.

· Delivered presentations and facilitated parenting workshops at Contra Costa County Detention Facilities (MDF/WCDF),offering support and guidance to incarcerated parents.

· Co-presented foster care training sessions to educate caregivers and staff on the parent perspective and family reunification strategies