Vanessa Tena
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Compassionate social worker with diverse experience in comprehensive support and advocacy. Proficient in needs assessment, intervention planning, and resource facilitation. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and counseling. Strong collaborator, committed to holistic well-being and ethical practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services
2023.05 - Current
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
Bullying Prevention Specialist
Harmony At Home
2022.08 - 2023.05
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Community Organizer
Center Of Community Advocacy
2022.02 - 2022.08
- Collaborated with community organizations in other regions to support community outreach initiatives.
- Generated reports to evaluate program success and make modifications.
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
- Engaged with larger movement to build transformational and deeply collaborative partnerships.
Tutor
Mini Corps
2020.08 - 2021.05
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Held meetings with parents and guardians each grading period to discuss students' progress and respond to concerns.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to over 15 students falling behind in language skills.
Education
Master of Social Work -
California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities & Communication
CSU Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2022
Dual Enrollment - Legal Studies
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA07.2021
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School
Salinas, CA05.2019
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Intake Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Service Planning
- Case Documentation
- Educational Support
- Family Case Management
- Resource Navigation
- Bicultural and Bilingual (Spanish)
Certification
- Certified Sexual Assault Counselor, Monterey Rape Crisis Center - 2021
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services
2023.05 - Current
Bullying Prevention Specialist
Harmony At Home
2022.08 - 2023.05
Community Organizer
Center Of Community Advocacy
2022.02 - 2022.08
Tutor
Mini Corps
2020.08 - 2021.05
Master of Social Work -
California State University - Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities & Communication
CSU Monterey Bay
Dual Enrollment - Legal Studies
Hartnell College
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School
- Certified Sexual Assault Counselor, Monterey Rape Crisis Center - 2021
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