Richard Martinez
Madera,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a broad range of experience delivering comprehensive case management & counseling to residents in long-term facilities and social services programs. Skilled in active listening, crisis intervention, and developing personalized support plans. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem solving to foster trust and support among clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Counselor II
Aspiranet
Clovis, California
04.2025 - Current
- Collaboration with the Social Worker/Clinician on creating goals/safety plan.
- Implementation of interventions catered to hitting each child’s specific goals/needs (Behavioral, Educational, & Social Relations).
- Coordinate and Implement Support Groups for Foster Children
- Build rapport/trust with Foster Children to be a stable constant that they can confide in and seek in times of need.
- Crisis Intervention
Case Manager
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
Fresno, California
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Administered developmental screenings using the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2) to assess child development and social-emotional well-being.
- Analyzed screening results and consulted with parents to explain outcomes, address developmental concerns, and recommend next steps.
- Provided families with resources and referrals to community programs, early intervention services, and specialized treatment providers.
- Coordinated and hosted community outreach events to connect families with supportive services.
- Facilitated parent support groups to encourage peer connection, resource sharing, and community building.
Direct Care Counselor
Alsana
Carpenteria, California
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Facilitated and coordinated psychoeducational and therapeutic groups to support recovery and skill development.
- Implemented individualized meal plans, including meal preparation, service, and monitoring during meals while redirecting eating disorder related behaviors in accordance with treatment protocols.
- Attended multidisciplinary group therapy sessions and documented observations and client progress.
- Planned and supervised therapeutic outings to promote social engagement and recovery oriented activities.
- Collaborated with therapists, dietitians, and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized safety and treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CASkills
Crisis Support & Emotion Regulation Strategies
Individualized Treatment & Safety Plan Implementation
Case Management & Client Advocacy
Community Resource Coordination & Referrals
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Group Facilitation & Psychoeducational Programming
Behavioral Intervention & Behavior Redirection
Timeline
Support Counselor II
Aspiranet
04.2025 - Current
Case Manager
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
01.2025 - 04.2025
Direct Care Counselor
Alsana
12.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara