Emergency Response Social Worker - Department of Child, Family and Adult Services - Sacramento, CA
(2023-09 - 2024-04)
- Goals and objectives of public social services
- Available public and private community resources
- Awareness of cultural differences
- Socio-economic awareness of low income population
- Applicable laws, rules and regulations governing the field of public welfare
- National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics
- Interviewing techniques
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
- Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
- Social casework principles and practices including group work and community organization
- Social problems which call for the use of public and private community resources
- Socio-economic conditions and problems which affect the work of a public social service agency
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds
- Work effectively with many life styles and different attitudes
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Exercise tact when dealing with others
- Interview effectively in a wide variety of circumstances
- Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with clients, fellow employees, other agencies and the general public
- Interpret public social services programs to clients
- Maintain composure under stress
- Integrate information to form total picture
- Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
- Independently initiate and respond to correspondence
- Reason logically, understand and follow complex instructions and procedures
- Compile various records and information accurately
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Read, analyze, interpret and apply complex regulatory material
- Read correspondence and reports and understand their meaning
- Organize work schedule and budget time
- Accept and use consultative supervision
- Do a high volume of work amid interruptions
- Keep accurate and orderly records
- Compose routine business communications, reports and other written materials in a clear, concise, organized, and accurate manner
- Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
- Demonstrate skill in the application of social work methods and practices
- Demonstrate skill in the use of community resources
Family Service Worker - Sacramento County Child Protective Services - Sacramento, CA
(2019-09 - 2024-12)
- Follow verbal and written instructions and procedures
- Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
- Work with children and adults in crisis situations
- Work with children that have special needs
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Use current technologies, tools, and equipment to achieve program goals
- Learn the methods and techniques of instruction and training
- Instruct and train individuals and families by example and direct demonstration
- Make mathematical computations
- Work with physically and mentally incapacitated adults
- Interpret, apply, and explain applicable codes, policies, procedures and technical terminology related to each program or assignment
- Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with staff, clients, and the general public; remain calm and courteous under stressful situations; exercise tact when dealing with others
- Collect and compile a variety of data and information
- Use household tools and equipment including those used for food preparation and clean-up, clothing care and cleaning of floors and bathrooms
Residential Counselor - Career Systems Development - Sacramento, CA
(2017-12 - 2018-06)
- Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification and acting as a mentor
- Provides daily supervision or assistance in monitoring students in personal hygiene, room/chore assignments, special recreation activities, cafeteria monitoring, transportation, and programmed activities
- Provides informal counseling related to stress management, personal problems, emergency or home situations, etc., with students, and provides insight into responsible behavior and attitudes
- Prepares reports and forms and annotates logs to ensure accurate documentation of daily observations of student's progress, performance, behavior and attitudes, staff breaks, emergency information, communication information, references to critical information contained in folders
- Facilitates groups in life skills including budgeting, renter's rights, completing a lease, completing chores, etc
- Facilitates small group discussions in life skills, peer mediation, conflict resolution, etc
- Performs other duties as assigned
Service Coordinator - El Hogar Community Services - Sacramento, CA
(2016-09 - 2017-04)
- Prepares assessments, progress notes, and other clinical documents
- Conducts assessments, service plan development, case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis intervention, program transfers, and discharges
- Creates and implements group counseling and crisis intervention with consumers
- Develops and facilitates psychosocial rehabilitation and co-occurring skill groups
- Provide transportation for consumers with the use of an El Hogar provided vehicle
- Carries a consumer case load, and has responsibility for maintaining assigned productivity levels each month
- Provides after hour crisis intervention services as assigned
Behavioral Specialists - EMQ FAMILIES FIRST - Sacramento, CA
(2016-01 - 2016-04)
Assists primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems. Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts. Works with the primary care team to efficiently and effectively treat and manage patients with chronic emotional or health problems.
- Works with the primary care provider to refer cases to mental health specialists as appropriate. Assists in the detection of at-risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration
- Assists in preventing relapse or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time. Evaluates patient care plans with primary care team. Teaches patients, families and staff about care, prevention and treatment enhancement techniques. Monitors the site's behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement
- Attends and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required. Serves as a member of committees as requested. Participates in evaluation of peers and support staff. Furthers the mission of the organization through active support of the strategic goals
Visitation Supervisor - Foster Hope Sacramento - Sacramento, CA
(2015-11 - 2016-03)
Visitation supervisors provide transportation and supervision to children and families to bridge the gap between keeping the child safe and supporting the family relationship and parental rights. The purpose of supervised visitation is to provide a safe and neutral environment for children to have a relationship with parents, and is often used in high conflict situations.
- Many courts take the position that it is better to make an error that protects the child as opposed to leaving a child at risk
- All providers also document visits and maintain visit records. Most visits are held at DCFS county offices, but they can also be held in the community or out in the parents' homes
- Visit providers report to the Agency's Visitation Supervisor
Residential Counselor - Obid Foundation - Sacramento, CA
(2014-09 - 2016-04)
- Demonstrated an understanding of the importance of family/kinship connections to youth within the home and supported those connections by welcoming parents, relatives, and caregivers on visits and facilitating planned contacts with families in the program, the community, and the family/relative home
- Demonstrated an ability to form and maintain positive, nurturing relationships with youth by building trust and supporting competencies through interest and active engagement. Demonstrated the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to: emotional regulation, age appropriate activities and competencies, and living in a home-like setting. Planned and actively participated in activities to support and increase skills and competencies
- Provided care and supervision to each child in residence according to standards set forth by Community Care Licensing. Provided instruction to residents regarding desirable social, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as guidance on health and personal habits. Taught residents self-help skills and participates in the following areas: food preparation, cooking, house cleaning, laundering and yard work. Assisted residents with school and homework assignments
Recovery Specialist - Telecare Corporation (PsychiatricHealthFacility) - Eldorado Hills, CA
(2015-01 - 2015-05)
- Provide direct services to meet the physical and psychological needs of consumers
- Interviewed referred adults and significant others to assess and evaluate their need for services
- Maintained ongoing relationships with other county agencies, health care facilities, placement centers and other resources necessary to provide quality care to adolescents in the community
- knowledge of basic psychiatric terminology and nursing interventions; CPR certification
- Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues; good communication skills and a desire to work with mentally impaired adults
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker - Anka Behavioral Inc. - Roseville, CA
(2014-09 - 2015-03)
- Interviewed referred adults and significant others to assess and evaluate their need for services
- Worked with referred adults, their families, representatives of referring agencies, and other relevant parties (in-house and external) to promote rehabilitation and amelioration of problems that interfere with productive social and emotional daily living
- Acted as liaison with various external agencies (such as Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, Probation Department, Dependency Court, and police) to facilitate adults adjustment in daily living routines
- Assisted in preparing adults for lasting and successful housing, vocational, educational, and treatment experience
- Performed counseling, shadowing, training, modeling and any other interventions deemed necessary
- Maintained ongoing relationships with other county agencies, health care facilities, placement centers and other resources necessary to provide quality care to adolescents in the community
Counselor - Quality Group Homes - Fresno, CA
(2012-03 - 2014-08)
- Demonstrated an understanding of child development relevant to the age group of the home worked in, demonstrated an understanding of the actual developmental levels of youth in the home, and intervened to promote development and adjusts expectations by taking into account developmental understanding
- Demonstrated an understanding of the importance of family/kinship connections to youth within the home and supported those connections by welcoming parents, relatives, and caregivers on visits and facilitating planned contacts with families in the program, the community, and the family/relative home
- Demonstrated an ability to form and maintain positive, nurturing relationships with youth by building trust and supporting competencies through interest and active engagement. Demonstrated the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to: emotional regulation, age appropriate activities and competencies, and living in a home-like setting. Planned and actively participated in activities to support and increase skills and competencies
- Demonstrated an empathic understanding of complex trauma and its effects including abuse, loss, and neglect that youth bring to placement. Documented planned interventions, behavior incidents, and general observation of youth and assessment of their skills, behavior, and moods in an objective and professional manner
Child Care Worker - KYJO Enterprise - Fresno, CA
(2011-04 - 2011-10)
- Provided care and supervision to each child in residence according to standards set forth by Community Care Licensing. Provided instruction to residents regarding desirable social, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as guidance on health and personal habits. Taught residents self-help skills and participates in the following areas: food preparation, cooking, house cleaning, laundering and yard work. Assisted residents with school and homework assignments
- Planned, lead, supervised and participated in recreational activities and games with the residents. Provided assistance in handling individual problems and teaches skills needed to get along well in the group setting. Administered discipline and sets limits for behavior. Dispensed medication, recognized resident's medical needs, and administers first aid treatment as needed. Counseled or provided guidance to assist residents' in meeting their individual therapeutic goals. Transported residents a
- Made notation on resident's progress and logs this information in the daily narratives. Identified the possible need for professional services and communicated the information to the Residential Therapist
