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STEFANI GONZALES

Pearsall

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in time management, organization, communication, and decision-making. Skilled in educating patients and families on available community resources. Known for adaptability, drive, and a solid work ethic, with a keen motivation to excel in both team-oriented and self-driven environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Texas Works Advisor II

Texas Health and Human Service Commission
12.2023 - Current

Conducted interviews with clients, families, and authorized representatives to collect data for benefit eligibility assessment.

Calculates income and resources to assess client eligibility for social service programs.

Evaluates program eligibility, determines benefit amounts, and establishes eligibility period.

Clarified program benefits, requirements, and appeal rights to clients, families, and authorized representatives.

Calculates and processes changes to client benefits, such as overpayments, adjustments, or restoration of benefits.

Ensures accuracy and confidentiality in case documentation.

Assists advisors in resolving complaints and escalated issues.

Engaged with program staff to discuss policies, practices, records, budgets, and community resources.

Celebration Advisor

WB Liquors
05.2023 - 10.2024

Delivered exceptional support to customers seeking assistance.

Maintained product availability on the floor.

Ensured cleanliness of store and accuracy of cash register.

Addressed queries concerning upscale alcoholic beverages.

Fostered effective collaboration with colleagues.

Organized excess inventory.

Verified inventory upon arrival.

Child and Adolescent Case Manager

Camino Real Community Services
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Enhanced adolescent well-being by providing comprehensive case management services and individualized support.
  • Provided clients with referrals to community resources outside of company.
  • Maintained accurate, timely and complete case notes, billing documentation and treatment plans.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, de-escalating situations effectively and connecting adolescents with appropriate support systems.
  • Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices in case management approaches that resulted in improved outcomes for clients served.
  • Developed rapport with clients through empathetic listening, fostering trust and openness during counseling sessions.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations to measure the effectiveness of interventions, using data-driven insights to inform future decisionmaking.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client interactions, meetings, referrals, and case plan updates in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.
  • Provided crisis intervention to prevent escalation of high-risk behavior, relapse, hospitalization, placement disruption and other negative outcomes.

Behavioral Health Clerk /Referral Specialist

South Texas Rural Health Services Inc
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Demonstrated strong communication and collaboration working with a team of social workers and probation officers
  • Collaborated with Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselors regarding services that were being provided and how it can improve
  • Refer patients to medical specialists as needed
  • Connecting patients to community resources as needed
  • Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes
  • Assisted with clerical tasks, filing, shredding and stuffing envelopes
  • Communicated needs and issues to appropriate supervisors for administrative action

Stock Associate

Coach Inc
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information
  • Checked out customers by processing payments and bagging items
  • Served customers to boost revenue and improve retention rates
  • Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories
  • Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs

Education

Bachelor's - Social Work

Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
12.2021

Skills

  • Progress evaluations understanding
  • Emotional awareness
  • Patient assessment
  • Customer support and assistance
  • Teambuilding
  • People skills
  • Effective customer communication
  • Dedicated team player
  • Spreadsheet development
  • scheduling and calendar management
  • Team collaboration
  • Computer skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Documentation and paperwork
  • Verbal communication
  • Microsoft office

Certification

CPR Certification

Languages

Spanish: Limited

Timeline

Texas Works Advisor II

Texas Health and Human Service Commission
12.2023 - Current

Celebration Advisor

WB Liquors
05.2023 - 10.2024

Child and Adolescent Case Manager

Camino Real Community Services
07.2022 - 01.2023

Behavioral Health Clerk /Referral Specialist

South Texas Rural Health Services Inc
05.2020 - 01.2021

Stock Associate

Coach Inc
11.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor's - Social Work

Texas State University