Aide Banuelos
MSW
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About
Adaptable MSW professional with experience in leadership, training, and client support. Skilled in team building, relationship management, and managing responsibilities in fast-paced environments. Motivated to contribute to organizational success across diverse industries.
Experience
Foster Home Developer - Hands of Healing - Houston, TX
(2026-01)
- Recruit, assess, and support prospective foster families throughout the foster home approval process.
- Conduct monthly home visits and assessments to ensure homes meet agency, DFPS, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor foster homes for ongoing compliance, track required trainings, certifications, background checks, and other compliance requirements for foster homes.
MSW Coordinator and Trainer - Houston Strong - Houston, TX
(2025-11 - 2026-01)
- Supervise and mentor MSW and BSW social work interns, providing weekly supervision, case consultation, and professional development support.
- Collaborate with university field liaisons to ensure alignment with learning agreements, competency benchmarks, and accreditation standards.
- Maintain accurate records, schedules, and reports to track intern hours, training completion, and program outcomes.
Program Lead - Promoted - Hands of Healing - Houston, TX
(2024-11 - 2025-09)
- Sent new intake emails and coordinated initial communication for new referrals and admissions.
- Supported case managers with documentation questions, case-related concerns, and agency procedures.
- Reviewed and approved case management documentation to maintain accuracy, compliance, and organizational standards.
- Prepared and sent discharge notices and other required correspondence for children and families.
Lead Case Manager - Promoted - Hands of Healing - Houston, TX
(2024-04 - 2024-10)
- Maintained a full caseload and monitored other case managers' performance.
- Provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Maintained accurate case documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Case Manager - Hands of Healing - Houston, TX
(2023-06 - 2024-03)
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources.
- Managed detailed documentation and assessments to track outcomes and compliance.
- Completed regular visitations to check on children and home environments.
Social Worker Intern - Communities In Schools - Conroe, TX
(2023-01 - 2023-05)
- Partnered with teachers and staff to improve student access to academic and social-emotional support.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for students struggling with various emotional or behavioral issues, resulting in improved coping skills and overall well-being.
Social Worker Intern - Lufkin ISD - Lufkin, TX
(2021-08 - 2021-12)
- Advocated for student's needs through effective communication and collaboration with school staff.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
Education
Master's - Social Work - Stephen F Austin State University (2023-05)
Bachelor's - Social Work - Stephen F Austin State University (2021-12)
