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STEPHANIE PEREZ

DOWNEY

Summary

Social worker with 2 years of diverse experience in social services, healthcare, and customer service, excelling in fostering client relationships and team collaboration. Demonstrates strong skills in documentation, problem-solving, and patient care, with a focus on mental health support and community outreach. Committed to enhancing client well-being through effective advocacy and crisis intervention, while continuously driving positive outcomes in collaborative environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

CAREGIVER

In Home Social Services
Los Angeles
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Gather client medical data, ensuring comprehensive care and informed decision-making.
  • Aid in daily personal care tasks, enhancing client comfort and dignity.
  • Facilitate safe client mobility, promoting independence and well-being.
  • Implemented comprehensive care plans for elderly clients, coordinating medical appointments and maintaining detailed health records to ensure optimal well-being.

BAKERY ASSISTANT

Homeboys Industries
Los Angeles
11.2020 - 01.2025
  • Oversee bakery production schedules, ensuring timely order completion and team coordination.
  • Specialize in pastry creation and cake decoration, boosting product quality.
  • Execute precise quality control measures during pastry preparation, maintaining exceptional product standards and presentation excellence.
  • Baked cookies, muffins, breads, tarts, pies, cupcakes and other desserts.

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK INTERN

South Whittier School District
South Whittier
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Support students mental health, enhancing coping strategies and academic performance.
  • Collaborate with teachers to address student needs, fostering a supportive school environment.
  • Conduct assessments to identify at-risk students, implementing effective intervention plans.
  • Facilitate group sessions, promoting social skills and emotional resilience among students.
  • Provided comprehensive social-emotional support to students, collaborated with teachers on behavioral interventions, and maintained detailed case records.

INTERN

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory
Boyle Heights
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Engaged clients through various channels to provide essential information and support.
  • Developed resource guides improving community access to local support services.
  • Conducted needs assessments, enhancing assistance program effectiveness.
  • Facilitated skill development programs for workforce readiness.
  • Improved community engagement and resource accessibility.

Education

MASTERS DEGREE - SOCIAL WORK

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
05.2024

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - SOCIAL WORK

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles
06.2023

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Warren High School
Downey, CA
06.2017

ASSOCIATES DEGREE - Liberal Arts And Sciences: Self-Development and Social Behavior, Psychology, Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Cerritos College

Skills

  • Mental Health Support
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Advocacy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Cultural Competence
  • Crisis Management
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Culinary Skills
  • Case management
  • Community outreach
  • Biopsychosocial assessments

References

  • David Diaz, Healing Urban Barrios, Supervisor, +1 (562) 399-4551
  • Rachel Mayer, South Whittier School District, LCSW and Supervisor, rmayer@swhittier.net, (206) 852-4384
  • Tiffini Coleman, CSULA, Program Coordinator and LCSW, +1 (310) 413-0768
  • Myra Martinez, South Whittier School District, LCSW, mamartinez@swhittier.net

Timeline

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK INTERN

South Whittier School District
06.2023 - 06.2024

CAREGIVER

In Home Social Services
08.2022 - 03.2025

INTERN

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory
05.2022 - 08.2022

BAKERY ASSISTANT

Homeboys Industries
11.2020 - 01.2025

MASTERS DEGREE - SOCIAL WORK

California State University-Los Angeles

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - SOCIAL WORK

California State University, Los Angeles

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Warren High School

ASSOCIATES DEGREE - Liberal Arts And Sciences: Self-Development and Social Behavior, Psychology, Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Cerritos College