Yasmin Ochoa
Orange County,CA
Summary
Master of Social Work intern completing supervised fieldwork within a public child welfare agency, providing support with safety screenings, psychosocial assessment tasks, crisis response, and case management activities. Skilled in client engagement, collaborative teamwork, and culturally responsive practice when supporting youth and families. Committed to developing strong professional skills while upholding social work values and ethical standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master of Social Work Intern
Orange County Social Services Agency
09.2024 - Current
- Assist Social Services Workers with screenings and psychosocial assessments to help identify safety concerns and family needs.
- Support case management tasks under supervision, including referrals, documentation, follow-up, and communication with clients and providers.
- Participate in crisis response alongside supervising workers and contribute to safety planning as instructed.
- Shadow ER, Collaborative Courts, CAST interviews, Teen Court & Wraparound units to learn child welfare procedures.
- Prepare contact notes and assist with documentation that contributes to case updates and court report information.
- Collaborate with schools, providers, and community agencies under supervision to support youth and families.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Magnolia School District
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Supported students with autism through individualized academic and behavioral assistance.
- Implemented BIPs, reinforcement strategies & de-escalation techniques alongside classroom staff.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to support student safety, communication, and development.
Behavior Technician
Behavior Frontiers
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered ABA services under supervision and implemented individualized intervention plans.
- Supported clients in communication, social skills & emotional regulation.
- Documented session notes, behavior data & progress with accuracy.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
CSU Fullerton
Fullerton05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
CSU Fullerton
Fullerton, CA08-2023
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Fullerton College
Fullerton05-2021
Skills
- Risk & Safety Screening Support
- Case Management Assistance
- Psychosocial Assessment Support
- Client Engagement
- Strength-Based Framework
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Mandated Reporting Knowledge
- Documentation & Contact Notes
- Cultural Humility
Certification
• Mandated Reporter Training - CDSS (2024)
• NASW Code of Ethics - NASW (2024)
• Racism & Countertransferences - NASW (2024)
• Suicide Risk Assessment & Intervention - NASW (2024)
• NASW Code of Ethics - NASW (2024)
• Racism & Countertransferences - NASW (2024)
• Suicide Risk Assessment & Intervention - NASW (2024)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Master of Social Work Intern
Orange County Social Services Agency
09.2024 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Magnolia School District
07.2022 - 07.2024
Behavior Technician
Behavior Frontiers
08.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Social Work
CSU Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
CSU Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Fullerton College