Rick Hernandez

Case Worker with extensive expertise in guiding at-risk youth through transition programs, leveraging 4+ years of experience in management and case management. Demonstrates strong skills in HIPAA compliance, planning, and employee development, working effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes. Passionate about fostering a supportive environment and committed to continuous improvement and collaboration to meet organizational goals.

Self made business entrepreneur with 8 years of managing my own company.

Case Worker/Overnight - Boys Republic - Chino, CA

(2023-08)

• Participated in the pilot program for step down youth treatment facility for high profile juvenile offenders aging out who continue serving juvenile probation.
• Provided guidance and assisted participants in their transition to becoming law abiding members of society.
• Conducted drug testing.
• Worked in conjunction with Clinicians, Case managers, Probation officers, and Lawyers to provide essential services for at risk young adults.
• Prepared and presented detailed chronological log notes and AWOL reports when needed.
• Maintained participant confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Completed intake procedures.
• Conducted house meetings and enforced rules and regulations for the program.

Business Owner - Galarza Barber Shop - La Habra, CA

(2015-02)

• Kept tools and equipment clean and sterile according to protocols.
• Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies for growth and to meet company's revenue goals.
• Provided organizational leadership and established business vision to achieve sales, profit and revenue goals for consignment fashion, perfume and accessories store.
• Devised and implemented standard operating procedures, training program, and office management systems, including inventory management, financial management, and human resource management.
• Actualized processes to successfully fulfill sales via phone, in store, and consignment.
• Trained newly hired employees to take on responsibilities and tasks.

Master Barber - Tamayo Barber Shop - Los Angeles, CA

(2010-03 - 2015-01)

• Met with customers to discuss style options, preferences and special requirements.
• Restocked shelves with products, purchased new inventory and controlled loss.
• Resolved customer concerns with knowledgeable and professional approach.
• Maintained business compliance with government regulations covering industry and licenses.
• Kept tools and equipment cleaned and sterilized according to protocols.
• Sanitized equipment and maintained work areas in neat fashion.
• Maintained updated knowledge of industry products, including chemical composition, structure and properties.

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles (2022-07)

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - California State University - Los Angeles (2018-06)

Associate of Arts - Psychology - Los Angeles Trade Technical College (2015-09)

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology/Barber Education - Los Angeles Trade Technical College (2010-06)