Rita Arakelyan
Fresno
Summary
With 5 years of experience working with and supporting youth in vulnerable populations, I believe that I have a true spirit of advocacy and service. I am passionate about the youth with whom I work, and I strive to see them reach any goal they set their minds to.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Services Specialist
Fresno County Superintendent Of Schools
Fresno
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted students with applications, including financial aid, community college, CSU and UC applications, college support program referrals, and applications to grants specific to foster youth.
- Obtaining and keeping track of student documents, including transcripts and county official documents.
- Open communication with district liaisons, school staff, students, and families.
- Referrals to outside organizations when needed.
- Transcript analysis and tracking A-G progress, as well as college prep courses, to ensure student goals are being met.
Social Worker II
Fresno County
Fresno
02.2020 - 07.2022
- In this position I was responsible for a caseload of around 25-30 youth in foster care.
- I was expected to maintain open communication with our clients, families, therapists, and other outside organizations.
- I provided supervision and crisis response to the families we worked with.
- I completed referrals to community resources, made monthly face-to-face contacts, facilitated meetings, and wrote reports to Fresno County Juvenile Dependency Court.
- Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
- Actively advocated for systemic change within organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
Social Worker
Heritage West Adult Day Health Care
Fresno
06.2019 - 02.2020
- In this position, I was working with adults who were facing various mental and physical obstacles.
- I was responsible for a caseload of 30 to 35 adults.
- I was expected to make referrals to outside services, make case notes, and facilitate group sessions.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
Education
BA - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno01.2019
Master of Science - Educational Counseling With PPS Credential
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- Motivation and energy
- Intuitive problem solving
- Time and resource management
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Independent decision-making
- Client advocacy
- Cultural competency
- Records management
- Service planning
- Child welfare expertise
- Client confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- Mandatory reporting procedures
Languages
Armenian
Professional
Timeline
Education Services Specialist
Fresno County Superintendent Of Schools
09.2022 - Current
Social Worker II
Fresno County
02.2020 - 07.2022
Social Worker
Heritage West Adult Day Health Care
06.2019 - 02.2020
BA - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
Master of Science - Educational Counseling With PPS Credential
National University
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