Melissa Sanchez
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Current Senior Protective Services worker with over six years of experience in safety and risk assessment, case management, and maintaining familial relationships to ensure child safety and well-being through effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Experience in training, mentoring and supporting colleagues and providing supervisory coverage as needed. Committed to developing a culture of support and understanding not only within the Agency, but with the families we serve.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Protective Services Worker, Court Intervention
San Diego County Health and Human Service Agency, Child and Family Well-Being- Office of Child Safety
08.2022 - Current
- All duties performed by a Protective Services Worker.
- Train and mentor Protective Services Worker and social workers.
- Provide consultation and guidance in regards to investigations and cases.
- Ensure policy and procedures are followed.
- In absences of a supervisor, review and sign court reports and case plans, attend Child and Family Team Meetings and Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, and close referrals, assign cases, and transfer cases.
- Address concerns communicated by community members and staff.
Protective Services Worker, Court Intervention
San Diego County Health and Human Service Agency, Child Welfare Services
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Investigate child abuse and neglect referrals assessing for risk and safety in order to determine needs and further intervention.
- Collaborate with families, community partners, and professionals to ensure the needs of the families are being addressed and the child's safety is at the forefront.
- Write timely, thorough, balanced, and concise reports that communicate the Agency’s recommendations to the Juvenile Court.
- Utilize consultation, trauma informed lense, and structure decision make tools to conduct a balanced assessment.
- Ensures policy is being followed.
- Advocate for families and connect them to community resources.
- Ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
- Assess for familial connections and placement options.
- Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating tense situations and connecting individuals to appropriate support systems.
Human Services Specialist
San Diego County Health and Human Service Agency, Health and Human Services
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Determined eligibility for applicants applying for public assistance via governmental programs and community services.
- Processed applications and followed strict procedures to keep sensitive data confidential.
- Consulted with supervisors to ensure policy was followed.
Case Manager
Community Research Foundation: Nueva Vista family Services
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided individual and family case management and rehabilitative services.
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to create client centered case plans.
- Advocated for underrepresented and underserved clients and families, providing additional support to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Spectrum Consultants
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided 1:1 Applied Behavioral Therapy in an in-home setting to children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Implemented a behavior intervention plan and conducted behavioral programs to increase the Childs everyday functioning.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
Instructional Assistant
San Ysidro School District
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided instructional support to 15-20 students during classes, group lessons, and activities.
- Conducted developmental assessments to ensure students were reaching their developmental milestones.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Letters - Spanish, Child and Family Development
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.2015
Skills
- Achiever
- Analytical
- Harmony
- Responsibility
- Self-Assurance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Protective Services Worker, Court Intervention
San Diego County Health and Human Service Agency, Child and Family Well-Being- Office of Child Safety
08.2022 - Current
Protective Services Worker, Court Intervention
San Diego County Health and Human Service Agency, Child Welfare Services
04.2019 - 08.2022
Human Services Specialist
San Diego County Health and Human Service Agency, Health and Human Services
01.2019 - 04.2019
Case Manager
Community Research Foundation: Nueva Vista family Services
10.2018 - 12.2018
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Spectrum Consultants
10.2015 - 10.2016
Instructional Assistant
San Ysidro School District
10.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts and Letters - Spanish, Child and Family Development
San Diego State University
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