Social Worker - Regal Medical Group - West Covina, CA
(2025-02)
- Conduct Social Work assessments to determine psychosocial needs, preferences and goals of members.
- Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop care plans.
- Deliver and document social work interventions as agreed upon in the member's care plans including but not limited to arranging necessary resources and services, assisting with care transitions, and providing case management services.
Housing Case Manager - The Salvation Army - Placentia, CA
(2024-08 - 2025-02)
- Conduct in shelter intakes and individualized needs assessments for clients and collaborate to develop individualized service plan that addresses housing goals, maintaining/increasing income and other personal goals identified by client including medical, mental, substance use, financial resources, vocational and social support needs.
- Utilize motivational interviewing, harm reductions, housing first interventions and de-escalation techniques to help clients stay in shelter.
- Maintain documentation standards as required by program and The Salvation Army policies, including completing case file notes in a timely manner and maintain a complete, accurate and current client file with all required documents in Wellsky and HMIS.
- Provide referrals, linkage, information and support to resources that can help clients achieve their goals.
- Teach basic life skills, tenant rights and responsibilities.
- Educate newly housed clients about neighborhood amenities, services and transportation.
Caregiver - Private - Whittier, CA
(2022-01 - 2024-01)
- Compassionate caregiver with experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities including medication administration, meal preparation, personal care and companionship.
Case Manager - The Whole Child - Whittier, CA
(2019-12 - 2022-12)
Develop and provide client rehabilitation services which assist in improving, maintaining, or restoring daily functioning at home, school, and community in accordance with treatment goals and in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment team. Services are provided to individuals aged 5 – 24 diagnosed with disabilities, behavior disorders, mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders in the home, community and/or school settings in accordance with Department of Mental Health (DMH) under the Full Service Partnership Program (FSP).
- Complete and submit all form of documentation using DMH electronic health record system (EXYM).
- Attend community, IEP, 504 and other supportive meetings for clients and families enrolled in FSP.
- Guide and assist caregivers to help manage child's behaviors, familial stressors, and identify internal resources.
- Provide and identify needed resource, referrals, linkage, and coordination of services to assistance clients and family to successfully complete FSP.
Paralegal - Law Offices of Michael M. Felix - Santa Fe Springs, CA
(2010-01 - 2019-06)
- Perform initial case assessments and Prepared Non-Immigrant O and P Visa Petition Applications for international musicians, DJs, music groups, actors, producers, directors, writers, models, and athletes.
- Advised students' on how to transition from an Optional Practical Training Visa to an O visa.
- Prepared cases by researching, identifying and analyzing relevant legal articles and evidence for cases.
- Prepared and submit legal documents, forms, contracts and all communications for USCIS and Unions.
- Provided administrative support for all attorneys.
Social Worker - Alzheimer's Family Center - Huntington Beach, CA
(2016-02 - 2016-11)
- Provided tours & developed presentations to explain and sell the center's programs & services to families of prospective patients while fostering relationships with the community.
- Managed all phone and in-person inquiries, completed intake process, provided follow up and referrals to appropriate community resources, and developed an admission tracking system.
- Conducted initial assessments to determine services needed, evaluated patient's appropriateness for the center using mini-mental status exam and psychosocial assessment.
- Provided ongoing case management, reassessments, supportive counseling, group counseling for patients and caregivers alike.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings by providing support and advocacy for patients and other case management services.
MSW Intern - Los Angeles Conservation Corps - Los Angeles, CA
(2012-06 - 2012-08)
- Provided case management services, educational support, job research, resume building, motivational support, and linkage to other supportive services in the community that would assist in helping the youth become gainfully employed.
- Provided 1:1 counseling to continuing students to promote successful completion of high school and provide guidance for future educational path.
- Supported students in transitional living program and assisted in the delivery of life skill classes.
MSW Intern - Familia Unida Living with Multiple Sclerosis - East Los Angeles, CA
(2011-08 - 2012-04)
- Responsible for the FUES employment network program, a cooperative agreement based program between Familia Unida and the Social Security Administration aimed at assisting qualified disabled individuals receiving SSI or SSDI benefits find appropriate jobs and/or expand their education.
- Provided services ranging from conducting an individual work plan, intake of skills, evaluation of skills/disability, providing assistance with reaching a realistic goal for finding the best employer-employee match and/or provided an educational plan.
Buyer - Los Angeles County Office of Education - Downey, CA
(2006-05 - 2010-01)
- Successfully negotiated purchases of materials, supplies, equipment, and services by researching and conducting comparisons on products, vendors, quality and cost factors to ensure state regulations were met.
- Handled complaints with a degree of courtesy and professionalism and resolved delivery and other problems to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Well versed in union contracts for LACEA, SEIU, and CSEA. Able to interpret procedures, regulations, and policies. Reviewed transactions for accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
- Reviewed and reconciled rejected ESA report generated from the Human Resource System.
