Rebecca M Bowen
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of working with at risk students and adults with development disabilities . 10th year of working with APS students, families and schools in the area of attendance improvement. Earned a bachelor degree in the area of Social Work, and has used these skills to promote equity and inclusion for all students in the APS school system. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SSS/Attendance Support Social Worker
Albuquerque Public Schools
10.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
Educational Assistant
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Managed resources efficiently by organizing materials, tracking inventory, and preparing resources necessary for daily instruction.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Served as a mentor for new educational assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first years in the role.
Program Counselor
Dungarvin NM, LLC
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design effective treatment plans for individual clients.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
- Improved client outcomes by consistently monitoring progress and adjusting interventions as needed.
- Promoted client autonomy by empowering them to take an active role in their personal growth and development.
- Assisted in the development of program policies and procedures, contributing to overall improvements in service delivery.
- Provided supervision to colleagues through mentorship and training opportunities.
Orientation and Mobility Intern
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Participated in regular team meetings, providing valuable input on project status updates and problem-solving strategies.
- Maintained detailed documentation on project progress, facilitating seamless handovers between team members during project transitions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative mobility solutions for students with visual impairment, state wide.
Education
Orientation And Moblity Certificate - Orientation And Mobility
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX06.2011
Bachelors Degree - Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
Albuquerque, NM06.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2006
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Efficient under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Cooperative
- Analytical thinking
- Assessment skills
- Referrals and networking
- Multicultural competence
- Data collection and management
- Solution-based interventions
- Capacity building
Accomplishments
- Demonstrated outstanding case management and dedication to clients within the systems that I have worked in over the years.
- Supervised team of of 6 to 10 staff members while working with adults with developmental disabilities.
- Collaborated with team of educational professionals in the development of attendance promotion within the Albuquerque Public Schools district.
Certification
- Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker - Issued October 2015 Expires 7/1/2027
Timeline
SSS/Attendance Support Social Worker
Albuquerque Public Schools
10.2015 - Current
Educational Assistant
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2013 - 10.2015
Program Counselor
Dungarvin NM, LLC
11.2012 - 05.2013
Orientation and Mobility Intern
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
07.2009 - 12.2011
Orientation And Moblity Certificate - Orientation And Mobility
Texas Tech University
Bachelors Degree - Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central New Mexico Community College
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