Sophia Fuentes
La Puente,CA
Summary
Empathetic Social Welfare graduate possessing critical understanding of supporting client treatment plans. Familiar with school based mental health programs and initiatives to improve situational understanding and overall student well-being with the use of various evidence-based practices. Extensive experience in individual and group therapy, substance use treatment and prevention, crisis intervention, and parent-child conflict resolution. Bilingual in Spanish with expertise in applying therapeutic approaches to promote client health and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Para Los Ninos Charter Middle School
09.2023 - 05.2024
- 20 hours/week
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Promoted positive behavior change by implementing evidence-based interventions tailored to individual student needs.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate referrals.
Mental Health Intern
Prototypes Women's Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
- 16 hours/week
- Guided clients in developing skills and coping strategies to maintain sobriety by assisting individuals with stress management and self-esteem.
- Facilitated clinical and therapeutic groups practicing interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to promote healthy coping mechanisms.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide support to clients.
Case Manager
Prevention and Aftercare, Para Los Niños
11.2021 - 09.2022
- 40 hours/week
- Assess families’ needs based on referrals sent by social workers from the Department of Children and Family Services, with the goal of provided family resources and linking them to services needed to promote happy, healthy families
- Facilitate community conversations around social welfare topics to provide adequate services.
Mental Health Volunteer
Para Los Niños
08.2021 - 10.2021
- 8 hours/week
- Assisting in the creation of resource guides for a seminar that was held in partnership with other organizations known as the Skid Row Collaborative with the target audience being those residing on Skid Row and families that utilize Para Los Niños services
Logistics Representative
Ayudando a La Comunidad
03.2021 - 10.2021
- 20 hours/week
- Ensure that all data from clients was inputted into the database in an efficient manner and communicating updates on cases with clients who were undocumented and monolingual Spanish-speakers.
Student Intern
Center for Community Organizing, Community Coalition
09.2020 - 12.2020
- 10 hours/week
- Creating a survey to communicate with organizations in Los Angeles County to gain insight on how Community Coalition can assist.
- Scheduling interviews with directors of various organizations to discuss survey results and brainstorm ways Community Coalition can assist in uplifting them.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 08.2017 - 05.2021
Master of Social Welfare - Child And Family Well-Being
University of California Los Angeles
09.2022 - Current
Skills
Individual Therapy
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Para Los Ninos Charter Middle School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Mental Health Intern
Prototypes Women's Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Social Welfare - Child And Family Well-Being
University of California Los Angeles
09.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Prevention and Aftercare, Para Los Niños
11.2021 - 09.2022
Mental Health Volunteer
Para Los Niños
08.2021 - 10.2021
Logistics Representative
Ayudando a La Comunidad
03.2021 - 10.2021
Student Intern
Center for Community Organizing, Community Coalition
09.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of San Francisco
08.2017 - 05.2021
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