Shelby Ramirez
Washougal,WA
Summary
Compassionate and client-centered Social Worker with a strong commitment to empowering individuals, families, and communities. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and resource coordination. Known for building trusting relationships, advocating for client needs, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to improve overall well-being. Dependable and adaptable with commitment to empowering individuals and families.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Supervision
Woodburn Elementary
- Provide teacher support with student behavior management and curriculum delivery
- Implement behavior redirection methods to help address problematic behavior
- Assess students needs and work in conjunction with the teacher to ensure the needs are met
Sped High Needs ISEL
Lacamas Lake Elementary
- Implement specialized and / or adaptive procedures, curriculum materials, and individual education plans (IEP) as instructed by the teacher
- Collect and record student data. Provide progress reports to teacher
- Support and implement behavioral plans with students
Program Coordinator
Family Promise of Clark County
- Input all referrals and FPCares notes into Salesforce
- Coordinate the recruitment, screening, training, and scheduling of 400+ volunteers
- Complete weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly coordinator contact for 12 host congregations
- Screen referrals for Program eligibility criteria; schedule and lead intake meetings
Internship
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services
- Provide transportation, emotional support, translation, and other support services as needed
- Maintain accurate and proper documentation including record keeping and entering client data into the database
- Collaborate with clients to implement strength based and a solution focused plan that ensures to prioritize the main goal
- Provide peer training and mentoring to new interns and volunteers as assigned
- Use shared planning activities to obtain input from others who are closely concerned with the case, and to help develop and coordinate case plans
Social Worker Case Manager
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of child safety, identifying areas of concern and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Delivered specialized case management services tailored to the unique needs of each child or youth on my caseload.
- Improved children''s well-being by developing individualized care plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Advocated for children''s best interests in court proceedings, presenting case findings and recommendations to judges and legal representatives.
- Built strong professional networks within local service providers to expedite referrals for financial aid, mental health therapy, or housing solutions.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Clark College
Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Services
Clark College
Skills
- Empathetic & Compassionate
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Efficient under pressure
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Social Worker Case Manager
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families
04.2023 - Current
Para Supervision
Woodburn Elementary
Sped High Needs ISEL
Lacamas Lake Elementary
Program Coordinator
Family Promise of Clark County
Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Services
Clark College
Internship
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services
Associate of Arts -
Clark College