Stephanie Aguirre
Department of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles,USA
2027
years of professional experience
Experienced with direct client support, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to build trust and provide guidance.
Work History
Children's Social Worker
- Assess children's needs through comprehensive evaluations and interviews.
- Develop individualized service plans to support families in crisis situations.
- Improve family dynamics by providing resources and referrals to appropriate services.
- Coordinate resources and services to ensure children's safety and stability.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care and support for children and families.
- Write warrants and detention reports as needed.
- Coordinate placement of children in foster homes or alternative living arrangements when necessary for safety reasons.
- Implement best practices for case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Lead Care Manager
3 Years 7 Months- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure collaborative patient care approaches.
Prevention Specialist
1 Year- Counseled middle and high school students on alcohol and drug use, fostering healthier choices and coping strategies.
- Led community workshops that provided information regarding harm reduction and drug prevention.
- Facilitated weekly life skills groups for students mandated to attend, enhancing their personal development and resilience against substance use.
- Facilitated biweekly recovery panels with groups of up to 10 students.
- Partnered with an LMFT to discuss treatment plans.
Mental Health Technician
1 Year- Provided direct patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during therapeutic activities.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported significant changes to healthcare team members.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulations.
Mentor
1 Year- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Developed and led recreational activities that enhanced patient engagement and well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient-centered care strategies.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Children, Youth, And Families
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Associate of Arts - Psychology, Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Dean’s Honor List
Skills
Trauma-informed care
Relationship building
Crisis intervention
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Client advocacy
Problem-solving
Time management
Case documentation
Timeline
Lead Care Manager
LifeSTEPS
01.2023 - 2025Read More
Prevention Specialist
Clare Matrix
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Mental Health Technician
Montare Behavioral Health
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Mentor
Breathe Life Healing Centers
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Los Angeles City College
Associate of Arts from Psychology, Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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Children's Social Worker
Department of Children and Family Services
2025 - CurrentRead More
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work from Children, Youth, And Families
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