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Melissa Ledesma

Social Worker
Rancho Cucamonga ,CA

Summary

Motivated Social Worker with a thorough understanding of social justice problems and the institutions that affect vulnerable populations. I am passionate in developing and facilitating programs to help underserved areas. A collaborative and analytical advocate forges strategic alliances, advocates for clients, and advances change for underserved areas.

Work History

Social Worker - Adoption Promotion and Support

Wayfinder Family Services
Ontario , CA
  • Teach and strengthen parenting strategies that meet the needs of adopted children by facilitating and strengthening parental protective factors, addressing the seven core issues of adoption, and discussing adoption at various developmental stages.
  • Advocate for school and community services, such as special education and mental health.
  • Create and co-facilitate youth/adult groups.
  • Maintaining constant touch with clients through phone calls and home visits.
  • Aided clients in developing new coping strategies and ways to motivate behavior change.
  • Therapy, music therapy, and social activities were used to promote socializing and involvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology With An Emphasis of Social Work

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022

Skills

  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Therapeutic Services
  • Cultural Competency
  • Child Development
  • Behavioral Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Case Needs Assessment
  • Client Advocacy
  • Treatment Planning

Affiliations

  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Society of Human Resource Management

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Social Worker - Adoption Promotion and Support

Wayfinder Family Services

Bachelor of Science - Sociology With An Emphasis of Social Work

Grand Canyon University
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