Natalia Cuartas
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Specialist
The Department Of Children And Family Services
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained detailed case histories
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Updated case records daily with all client contacts and updated information from families, caregivers, foster families, and medical professionals.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs,
- Organized Family Team Meetings with children and families and other support systems to identify and address needs.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Implemented programs to support individuals', children's, and families' mental health and well-being.
- Organized appointments with families and professionals to address specific needs such as substance abuse, anger management, parenting classes, and mental health.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources, and connecting with other family support services.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain a comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Completed monthly home visitations to check on children, families, and home environments.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
- Acted as advocate for children in court settings.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for the family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for the family's best interests and recommending balanced solution.
- Attended proceedings and testified for goal changes such as reunification, guardianship and/ or adoption.
Teacher/ Evening staff
Afternoon Daycare
05.2013 - Current
- In-charge, Hour Drop-in childcare center
- Engage with children in group games and activities
- Engage with children on an individual bases to build positive relationships and promote learning
- Promote physical, cognitive, and social development by implementing classroom and outside activities
- Applied diverse and age-appropriate approaches to learning
- Promoted sensory development
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by following standards, structure, and discipline and reinforcing positive behavior
- Assessed infants and toddlers in meeting developmental milestones
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
Early Childhood Teacher
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Young Years Child development center
- Engaged children in reasoning and problem-solving games and activities
- Applied diverse learning skills
- Build relationships with parents and children to maintain a positive support network
- Organized activities and games to teach children foundational learning skills
- Provide individual attention to children, while maintaining focus on entire group
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Promote cognitive and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Maintained well-controlled classroom to enhance and promote learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, La12.2022
Associate of Arts -
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, La05.2019
Skills
- File management
- Community Resources
- Client needs assessment
- Family services
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Cultural Awareness
- Cultural Humility
- Cultural Diversity
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Boundary Setting
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist
The Department Of Children And Family Services
08.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
11.2016 - 05.2019
Teacher/ Evening staff
Afternoon Daycare
05.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Southeastern Louisiana University
Associate of Arts -
Baton Rouge Community College
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