Molly Esqueda
Brentwood
Summary
Social Worker with 10+ years of experience in Adult Protective Services, Public Health, and community-based settings. Strong background in crisis intervention, medical social work, advocacy, and complex case coordination. Former Social Services Supervisor with experience leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to delivering ethical, client-centered services that support safety, stability, and well-being.
Dynamic Medical Social Worker with proven skills in crisis intervention, advocacy, and healthcare navigation. Experienced in developing individualized care plans and ensuring continuity of care for diverse populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker II
Contra Costa Public Health
Concord, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments for justice-involved clients, medically complex adults, and children with high-acuity needs.
- Provided intensive care management and coordinated medical, behavioral health, and community-based services to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to support treatment planning and safe discharge.
- Facilitated access to ABA and developmental services for children with complex behavioral and medical needs.
- Delivered crisis intervention, de-escalation, and short-term counseling to clients and families experiencing acute stressors.
- Addressed social determinants of health by connecting clients to housing, food, transportation, and financial resources.
- Maintained timely, accurate clinical documentation in EPIC in compliance with county and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated interagency services and community partnerships to support client stability and long-term outcomes.
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized care plans to support mental health and social well-being.
APS Service Worker II
County Of Alameda
Oakland
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Conduct in-field investigations of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of dependent adults and elders, including interviews with clients, collateral contacts, and alleged perpetrators.
- Assess client safety and risk, determine the need for immediate intervention, and develop protective service plans to mitigate ongoing or future harm.
- Identify potential criminal activity and collaborate with law enforcement and the District Attorney's Office; prepare thorough investigative and court-related reports.
- Coordinate and monitor supportive services, including case management, in-home care, medical and mental health services, and out-of-home placements when necessary to ensure client safety.
- Facilitate legal interventions, including referrals to the Public Guardian/Public Authority and conservatorship proceedings.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation using LEAPS and other county databases in compliance with state and county mandates.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including medical providers, legal professionals, community agencies, and county partners, to prevent abuse and protect vulnerable adults.
- Provided exceptional customer service during high-volume events, ensuring guest satisfaction and addressing inquiries promptly.
Resident Service Supervisor
Sequoia Living
San Francisco
11.2014 - 10.2019
- Interviewed, oriented, trained, supervised and evaluated staff.
- Provided consultation in difficult cases.
- Reviews cases and confers staff with regarding issues and compliance issues.
- Biweekly supervision.
- Supports clinical charting and outcomes measurements with the program personnel.
- Coordinates meetings with all collaborative parties for planning, implementation and revising needs of program.
- Oversaw massive relocation project and collaborated with property management company and community-based organization.
- Ensured current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with contract sites.
- Supports a team of 8 Resident Service Coordinators.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining department community resources network, represents department in community.
- Maintains up to date notes and records in Pangea.
- Provides referral and information, crisis intervention and counseling with clients.
- Provides individual casework and case management to frail and at-risk clients to include assessments, development of care plan, coordination and services and monitoring.
- Coordinated resident activities to enhance community engagement and promote social interaction.
Case Manager
Lutheran Social Services
San Francisco
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Managed a caseload of approximately 150 clients.
- Provided money management services and representative payee education to clients.
- Monitored client compliance with program policies, income requirements, and Life Skills Services (LSS).
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized budgets.
- Scheduled and conducted client intakes and assessments.
- Maintained accurate and timely records in accordance with program and agency requirements.
- Collaborated with housing site property management and support service teams to advocate for client needs and ensure housing stability.
- Coordinated individual service plans to ensure comprehensive client support and resource access.
Education
M.A. - Gerontology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco05-2013
B.A. - Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco01-2010
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Supervisory experience
- Intake Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Microsoft - Outlook
- Advocacy
- Bereavement counseling
- Child welfare
- Intellectual disability services
- Community Resource
- Healthcare navigation
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 10-24-1026
Timeline
Medical Social Worker II
Contra Costa Public Health
08.2023 - Current
APS Service Worker II
County Of Alameda
10.2019 - 01.2023
Resident Service Supervisor
Sequoia Living
11.2014 - 10.2019
Case Manager
Lutheran Social Services
03.2013 - 03.2014
B.A. - Psychology
San Francisco State University
M.A. - Gerontology
San Francisco State University