Racheal Martinez
BRICK,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with 14 years of experience working with vulnerable populations to receive necessary services needed to live within society. Creative and adaptable leader dedicated to doing all things necessary to meet client needs. Although I am not a certified Bilingual, I am capable of writing, reading, and speaking in Spanish, which allows me to communicate effectively with a large population on a daily basis both in the office and during outreach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SOCIAL WORKER/HOMELESS INTAKE/ DV LIAISON/OUTREACH
MCDSS
FREEHOLD, NJ
11.2013 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans. Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Worked directly with 180 Turning Lives Around as the Liaison for homeless intake.
- Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGEMENT
MCDSS
Freehold, NJ
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided direct case management services to a caseload of clients with diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, medical care, employment opportunities and educational programs.
- Maintained accurate records regarding client contact information, assessment results and treatment plan objectives.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or completing paperwork associated with client cases.
INCOME MAINTANCE WORKER
MCDSS
Freehold, NJ
04.2010 - 11.2013
- Responded timely to inquiries from clients regarding their benefits status.
- Assisted clients in completing necessary paperwork for obtaining benefits.
- Analyzed public assistance applications and determined eligibility for benefits.
- Interviewed persons applying for public assistance programs.
- Granted, modified, denied, or terminated assistance based on key information and eligibility determination.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science WITH A MINOR IN WOMEN'S STUDIES
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-2006
Timeline
SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGEMENT
MCDSS
09.2018 - 05.2019
SOCIAL WORKER/HOMELESS INTAKE/ DV LIAISON/OUTREACH
MCDSS
11.2013 - Current
INCOME MAINTANCE WORKER
MCDSS
04.2010 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science WITH A MINOR IN WOMEN'S STUDIES
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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