Experience

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  Golden state family services / pao

  Oct 2005 - Jan 2009

  Social worker

  Social Worker for children ages birth to 18 years old. Provided support, counseling, and guidance to children in state custody. •Developed and implemented individualized service plans to foster children with academic, behavioral, and mental health needs. •Responded to and defused crisis situations in foster homes on a 24 hour basis.•Oversaw foster homes to make sure that they were license compliant. •Participated in IEP’s, counseling, court appointments, probation appointments, supervised visits, etc. as necessary. Show less

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  Kings canyon unified school district

  Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

  Guidance counselor intern

  Interned at Reedley High School and Grant Middle School for a period of eight months. During that time, interned under Head Guidance Counselor. Completed 600+ hours. •Provided guidance and counseling to students grades 6-12.•Scheduled students for classes and assisted with ninth grade school registration night at Reedley High School. •Organized high school award ceremony.•Participated in the administration/ set-up of CAHSEE, ACT, PCAT, and SAT exams. •Provided campus security and supervision. •Substituted for teachers.•Participated in classroom observations. •Assisted school with at risk students to formulate support plans in tangent with students and parents. Show less

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  San joaquin valle college

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2013

  Student advisor

  Provided individual and group guidance to caseloads of up to 350+ students. Advised andcounseled students with academic, financial, personal, and emotional needs. Developedindividualized support plans to enhance student retention.* Developed and Implemented New Student Orientation course designed to preparestudents for the academic rigors of college pre-start.* Developed training program for admissions team when enrolling degree seekingstudents.* Provided college assessments and provided tutoring as appropriate.* Taught Student Success course for at risk students designed at improving at risksuccess rate.* Designed Self-Help program designed as a guide for students with emotionalneeds.* Responsible for the training of seven Student Advisors and was lead StudentAdvisor for Student Services Department.* Lead Advisor for National Technical Honor Society.* Selected as Student Advising Representative for interviews with ACCJC/WASCre-accreditation panel during site visit (2013).* Participated in multiple committees aimed at enhancing student experience andprogram goals. Show less

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  Tulare county health & human services agency

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  Social services worker iii

  Tulare County Child Welfare Services Visalia, CA 2013 - Current~Social Services Worker III~Social Worker for children ages 15 to 21 years old in the AB12 Unit. Provide support, counseling, and guidance to children and adults in need of support during their transition to adulthood and independence. •Developed and implemented case plans to youth and adults with academic, behavioral, educational, and mental health needs. •Responded to and defused crisis situations as needed.•Conducted home visits to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.•Wrote court reports, developed case plans, designed independent living plans, provided pertinent community services, and whatever other duties that would benefit clients.•Conducted and lead Team Decision Meeting. •Collaborated with community representatives on an ongoing basis to identify resources and maintain relationships for future referrals as needed. Show less

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  Aspiranet

  Nov 2015 - now

  Core program director ii