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LEAD SOCIAL WORKER
Summary

Seasoned Social Worker specializing in effective communication, knowledge of community and mental health resource services. Demonstrates experience working with community partners, social work and counseling services and non profit organizations.

Skills
  • Community outreach expert
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
  • Community referrals
  • Emergency response training
Experience
08/2020 to Current
Lead Social WorkerCompany Name － City, State
  • Coordinate and lead casework services to help students at-risk of dropping out of school.
  • Coordinate care for students and families experiencing difficulties obtaining social services.
  • Support Student Support Services Department by compiling data and conducting training and detailed meetings.
  • Collaborate with team of social workers to discuss new referral process, resources and training opportunities.
  • Create agendas and communication materials for Social Work team meetings.
  • Contact child protective services regarding identified, at-risk children.
  • Oversee social worker referrals to Mental Health Collaborative prior to submitting referral.
  • Liaise between families and community agencies to arrange assistance in housing, education and child care for clients.
  • Communicate with relatives of students about diagnoses and treatment programs.
  • Provide education and support to students and family members.
  • Participate in Results Driven Accountability team to develop a plan to decrease dropout rate of EISD McKinney Vento students.
  • Support campus goals of prevention to maintain a healthy and safe school environment.
  • Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job.
02/2016 to 08/2020
School Social WorkerCompany Name － City, State
  • Worked with teachers, administrators, students, parents and external support agencies to maximize treatment success.
  • Tracked attendance of students and noted issues, including submitting truancy referrals where merited.
  • Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students.
  • Developed treatment and intervention plans for students needing extra support.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for students, families and educators.
  • Implemented behavioral improvements plans by working directly with teachers.
  • Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
  • Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
  • Worked collaboratively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
  • Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
  • Earned outstanding evaluation ratings.
11/2004 to 11/2015
Vocational Rehabilitation CounselorCompany Name － City, State
  • Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
  • Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
  • Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to plan rehabilitation programs.
  • Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
  • Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
  • Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Managed and monitored caseload budget of $60,000 to $100,00 yearly depending on cost of occupational training, assessments, treatments and basic client needs.
Education and Training
Master of Arts: Social WorkArizona State University － City, State
Bachelor of Arts: PSYCHOLOGYArizona State University － City, State
Associate of Arts: PsychologyMerced College － City, State
Some College (No Degree): SociologyRutgers, The State University Of New Jersey － City, State
Professional Organizations
  • National Association of Social Workers, 2010 to 2013
  • Project Mend Board of Directors, 2008 to 2010
  • HHSC Social Work Committee, 2012 to present
  • Texas State Board Social Work License, #51448
Laisan Community Assignments
  • SECC Campaign Coordinator/United Way, 9/1/2004 to 12/31/2014 and 2020 Campaign
  • Haven For Hope, 2010-2015
  • Roosevelt High School 2011-2014
  • Alamo Workforce Solutions, 2011-2015
  • San Antonio Food Bank, 2016 to present
  • San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative 2020 to present
  • Microsoft Gift Campaign-Benevity, 2019 to present
  • Our Lady of the Lake Social Work Internship Program, 2015 to present
Honors and Awards
  • DARS Extraordinary Contributor 2013
  • Psy-Chi National Honors Society in Psychology, 1996 to present
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School Attended

  • Arizona State University
  • Merced College
  • Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Social Worker
  • School Social Worker
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Social Work
    Bachelor of Arts : PSYCHOLOGY
    Associate of Arts : Psychology
    Some College (No Degree) : Sociology

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