Monses (Moy) Meraz
Doss,CA
Summary
Dedicated social worker with extensive experience at Merced County Human Services Agency, skilled in case management and client advocacy. Proven ability to develop effective treatment plans and facilitate community programs, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and analytical problem-solving. Committed to empowering individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and improved well-being.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker III
Merced County Human Services Agency
06.2004 - Current
- Investigate Abuse and Neglect of children and/or adults
- Carry a caseload of social services cases requiring a high degree of technical competence, such as situations where environmental forces affect family life
- Receive and respond to reports of suspected abuse; obtains information from reporters; personally investigates and assesses situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommends alternate placement; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in court
- Perform case studies evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; determines appropriate types and methods of treatment
- Counsel or provide guidance and support to individuals and/or families with more complex or specialized needs including Adult Protective Services, crisis intervention, special medical or legal needs, and other social services which includes employment to support themselves and their families.
- Make a diagnosis of client problems and follows through with the social treatment plans with a high degree of independence
- Act as a lead worker to a small group of social service workers or service employees
- Assist applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources for individual needs
- Makes home visits in connection with casework assignments
- Develop and prepares court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems
- Enter and retrieve data and narratives from automated computer systems
- Testify in court
- Work with community organizations and makes referrals to outside resources
- Provide self-help information, education, and services; works with clients and caregivers to develop and improve caregiving and independent living skills
All Dad's Matter - Drug, Alcohol and Employment Sp
Merced County Human Services Agency
01.2005 - 06.2019
- Assess clients substance abuse & employability skills
- Develop substance abuse recovery plan
- Develop plan of employment and self sustainment
- Work with Lisenced Clinical Social Worker and Client to complete court ordered case plan.
Employment and Training Worker
Merced County Human Services Agency
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Assesses clients' employment and education history; identify employment related, skills, abilities and barriers; develops goals and plans to improve skills and abilities to overcome barriers; provide career guidance and employment and training counseling; provide labor market information related to local employment possibilities; and as appropriate, refers clients to employment related educational and training opportunities.
- Refers clients to other staff members or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling as necessary; advocate on clients behalf for most appropriate services.
- Assist applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources.
- Make home visits in connection with casework assignments.
- Conduct orientation workshops and one-on-one training for new and returning program participants.
- Read, comprehends and applies complex regulations, rules, policies and procedures including the federal Work Participation Rate.
- Conduct ongoing research to identify labor market information and employment and training opportunities for program participants; and establishes and maintains contacts with regional employers and training providers.
- Complete and processes disbursement of funds, documents for clients' authorized supportive services, i.e., childcare and transportation.
- Place clients into appropriate paid and/or non-paid work training assignments and monitor performance and progress.
- Complete and processes documents, correspondence, and reports for authorized supportive services, manually or using an automated system.
Family Assistance Reprasentative
Merced County Human Services Agency
06.2000 - 12.2001
- Conducting initial assessments of families in need and assess eligibility for public assistance such as Cash Aid, Cal-Fresh and Medical services
- Develop individualized service plans, providing ongoing support and case management
- Refer families to appropriate community resources
- Advocating for clients in accessing services and support
- Keeping detailed records of client interactions and progress
Community Liaison- Dos Palos Community Center
Dos Palos Joint Oro Loma School District
07.1997 - 06.2000
- Implement teen pregnancy prevention program to Junior High and High School Students in Dos Palos Community.
- Assist High School Students with developing employment skills and write resumes
- Implement Anger Management Program to Community of Dos Palos, Adults, Teens and Adolescents
- Implement Substance abuse program to students of the Dos Palos High School, Westside High School and DOs Palos Junior High School
- Mentor High School and Junior High Students in the Community of Dos Palos.
Education
Social And Behavior Science
Merced Junior College
3600 M St, Merced, CA 9534812-2021
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Skilled in conflict mediation
- Certified anger management facilitator
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Skilled trainer
- Analytical problem solving
Affiliations
Dos Palos Oro Joint Unified School District Board Member
Certification
Certified in Anger Management 4.13
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
All Dad's Matter - Drug, Alcohol and Employment Sp
Merced County Human Services Agency
01.2005 - 06.2019
Social Worker III
Merced County Human Services Agency
06.2004 - Current
Employment and Training Worker
Merced County Human Services Agency
01.2002 - 06.2003
Family Assistance Reprasentative
Merced County Human Services Agency
06.2000 - 12.2001
Community Liaison- Dos Palos Community Center
Dos Palos Joint Oro Loma School District
07.1997 - 06.2000
Social And Behavior Science
Merced Junior College
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