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Monica Vargas

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 12+ years background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish to effectively communicate with multicultural clients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
San Antonio, Texas
10.2016 - Current
  • Conduct child assessments during intervention visits.
  • Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
  • Refer clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Coordinate individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
  • Conduct Intake and eligibility evaluations to determine client's needs and appropriateness for services

Social Work Intern

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
San Antonio, Texas
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provided clinical support services to adolescents diagnosed with mental illnesses/emotional disorders.
  • Facilitated group therapy according to specific needs of clients using ACT, DBT and CBT.
  • Assisted social workers with medical records reviews to facilitate improved performance and quality assurance.
  • Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
  • Facilitated social skills groups for clients with Autism, MDD, DMDD, Bipolar, Anxiety and Anger management.
  • Personalized treatment plans and provide clients and families with the tools they need to explore their true potential.
  • Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.

Social Work Case Manager

The Center For Health Care Services
San Antonio, TX
10.2009 - 09.2016
  • Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for child's growth.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan and services
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Evaluated the needs of child and their family, identify the services needed, and create a plan to provide that care.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX
05.2009

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Transition Planning
  • Parenting Support
  • Emotional Development
  • Service Delivery
  • Group Sessions
  • Referral Coordination
  • Crisis Situations
  • Behavioral Disorders

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Social Work Intern

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
06.2022 - 11.2022

Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
10.2016 - Current

Social Work Case Manager

The Center For Health Care Services
10.2009 - 09.2016

Master of Arts - Social Work

Our Lady of The Lake University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Our Lady of The Lake University

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