Bilingual Investigator At Children's Legal Services
San Diego,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Bilingual Investigator
Firm 1 | Children´s Legal Services of San Diego
10.2023 - Current
Managed and maintained caseload of children in foster system
Scheduled appointments for client visits, in person or virtually, and collateral agency meetings
Assisted attorneys with client interviews upon request
Interviewed children (0-18) in a culturally and age-appropriate manner
Evaluated and recommended the need for further or different services for clients that the attorney would assess and communicate to the court
Identified services in the community and made referrals when needed
With general direction from the Attorney, attended Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, CWS and placement meetings, CFTs, and Regional Center conferences
Prepared and submitted timely written reports of observations and recommendations to case-carrying attorney
Contributed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by being part of the CLS DEI committee.
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Volunteer Services | Father Joe’s Villages
07.2023 - 10.2023
Coordinated and supervised volunteer activities for 15+ village programs
Developed and maintained positive and lasting relationships with volunteers, staff, donors, and community members
Facilitated group and individual orientation and conducted interviews
Monitored daily activity with programs to ensure volunteer effectiveness and satisfaction
Contacted volunteers to ensure satisfaction and retention
Coordinated and assisted in events that were aimed at improving the life of families living at the village
Managed database of thousands of volunteers, tracked their hours, and generated reports on volunteer contributions (>1M$), resulting in accurate budgeting for government funding allocation.
Graduate Assistant
Student Activities and Involvement | University of San Diego
07.2022 - 06.2023
Supervised 7 Student Activities and Involvement student employees, provided project assignments and feedback, and conducted annual evaluations
Advised and supported the Associated Student Government by meeting bi-weekly with 10 assigned student leaders to assist them in their holistic development and advised one student-led committee
Monitored and assessed performance through data collection in different student-focused projects such as Student Org Conference
Collaborated with Assistant Director in mission-driven program development
Crafted and facilitated trainings and large scale university events (150 students) bi-annually
Tracked and maintained annual budget for university-wide programs and events such as Student Org Conference
Assisted in interviews, screening, and selection process for student employees and Student Government senators.
Education
Master of Arts -
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
University Charles III of Madrid
Madrid, Spain
09.2017 - 05.2021
Study Abroad -
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
09.2019 - 06.2020
Certificate -
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA
07.2017 - 08.2017
Skills
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Certification
Mediator of conflicts
Leadership Experience
Black Grad Student Association | University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, Programming Chair, 01/2023 - 05/2023, Collaborated with eboard members through bi-weekly meetings to discussing delegation and goals for the semester., Planned and coordinated student org events on-campus and off-campus that reached up to 40 students., Oversaw the development, coordination, and implementation of club events as programming chair.
UNICEF | University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, Volunteer, 09/2019 - 06/2020, Participated in different fundraising campaigns through social media to achieve our goal to provide kids with Christmas gifts., Tutored 7 kids ages 5-8 in Math and Science at a Soup Kitchen weekly and assisted them in their development., Collaborated with four other members to cook meals for Foster kids at a Foster home bi-weekly.
Totus Tuus” Catholic Association | University Carlos III of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, Executive Board Member, 09/2018 - 06/2019, Collaborated with the 5 board members through weekly meetings to found different theme-focused commissions (debate meetings, group prayers, public conferences, bible study, gospel reading)., Contacted important public figures for conferences including scientists and jurists., Directed three debates and helped increase the number of members.
Timeline
Bilingual Investigator
Firm 1 | Children´s Legal Services of San Diego
10.2023 - Current
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Volunteer Services | Father Joe’s Villages
07.2023 - 10.2023
Graduate Assistant
Student Activities and Involvement | University of San Diego
07.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Arts -
University of San Diego
08.2021 - 05.2023
Study Abroad -
University of California, Irvine
09.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
University Charles III of Madrid
09.2017 - 05.2021
Certificate -
University of California, San Diego
07.2017 - 08.2017
Mediator of conflicts
Advanced Knowledge of Spreadsheets
AVADE De-escalation
Social Media Marketing
Child Abuse Reporting
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