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Tanya Hernandez

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families. Compassionate Caseworker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in client needs assessment, resource coordination, and case management planning. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support clients effectively. Navigate challenging situations with patience and understanding to achieve positive outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caseworker

Bronxworks
The Bronx, NY
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed individualized service plans to address specific client challenges.
  • Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
  • Recorded comprehensive case notes and follow up documentation for admitted and transferred clients.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the agency to ensure that all services are provided in a timely manner.
  • Monitored financial benefits received by clients in order to verify accuracy of payments and eligibility requirements.
  • Assisted patients needing additional support by scheduling and managing appointments.

Social Work Intern

New York Public Library
The Bronx, NY
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
  • Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
  • Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
  • Assisted families with navigating the mental health system by providing information on insurance coverage, access points.
  • Facilitated educational workshops for community members on topics related to social work practice.

Social Work Intern

Neighborhood SHOPP
The Bronx, NY
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
  • Contributed to the evaluation and improvement of service delivery processes.
  • Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.

Substance Abuse Counselor

HOPE Center
The Bronx, NY
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
  • Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
  • Developed aftercare plans for clients transitioning out of treatment programs.
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Monitored client compliance with medication regimens prescribed by psychiatrists or primary care physicians.
  • Actively participated in quality assurance activities designed to improve patient outcomes.
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.

Paraprofessional

Department Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 06.2023
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work/CASAC-T -

Lehman College
Bronx, NY
05-2025

Associate of Arts -

Boricua College
Brooklyn, NY
05-2018

High School Diploma -

Progress High School
Brooklyn, NY
06-2006

Skills

  • Motivational interviewing
  • Client engagement
  • Issue identification and resolution
  • Client advocacy
  • Professional boundaries
  • Self-awareness
  • Case file documentation
  • Family engagement
  • Client interaction
  • Assessment skills
  • Service assistance and support
  • Proficient in microsoft, powerpoint, excel etc

Certification

  • Seeding Change: Care for Complex Trauma
  • Psychological First Aid
  • Processing Sociopolitical Grief with joy and Empowerment
  • SBIRT
  • NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for Behavioral Health Parity
  • Narcan: Naloxone Opioids Overdose
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Mandated Repoter
  • Active Shooter

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Social Work Intern

New York Public Library
01.2025 - 05.2025

Caseworker

Bronxworks
11.2024 - Current

Social Work Intern

Neighborhood SHOPP
09.2024 - 12.2024

Substance Abuse Counselor

HOPE Center
08.2023 - 07.2024

Paraprofessional

Department Of Education
09.2016 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Social Work/CASAC-T -

Lehman College

Associate of Arts -

Boricua College

High School Diploma -

Progress High School

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