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Jessica
Social Worker Level II
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Social Worker Level II
Utilize psychosocial database and instruments to develop and implement a treatment plan appropriate to the patient's needs. Provide ongoing appropriate therapeutic intervention based on the identified goals and objectives of the treatment plan. Assist the patient with functioning within the physical and emotional limitations of their illness and treatment by maximizing formal and informal supports and coping mechanisms. Collaborate with team members in the planning and care of the patient. Provide patients with crisis counseling and advocacy. Provides information about and acts as a linkage to available community resources
School Social Worker
Conducted culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, individual and group counseling in English and Spanish to adolescents to address issues related to migration, acculturation, and mental health utilizing a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapeutic (TF-CBT) approach. Provided crisis intervention in situations involving child abuse, suicidality, and emotional and behavioral incidents. Offered case management and referral services to address needs based on assessment and treatment planning utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI), a strengths-based approach. Provided college and career advising to undocumented and migrant students helping them navigate post-secondary opportunities. Organized outings to introduce students to places and activities that they may not otherwise have accessed. Collaborated with parents and school staff on implementing services and support to improve student academics, attendance, and well-being
MSW Student Intern
Conducted culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, individual and group counseling in English and Spanish, in-person and remotely. Provided crisis intervention, case management, and referral services. Assisted with implementing after-school activities and school events
Health and Wellness Specialist
Provided bilingual nutrition workshops and cooking activities to the after-school program participants encouraging independent living skills. Developed and implemented virtual lesson plans in English and Spanish to promote emotional well-being and curb isolation
Group Leader and Data Specialist
Supervised bilingual elementary school students during after-school and summer camp programming. Worked collaboratively with activity specialists to execute behavior management strategies, provided emotional support, and maintained a stimulating and safe learning environment. Managed data such as attendance and schedules to help the program staff best meet student needs
Case Planner
Developed case plans for children in foster care to ensure permanency goals were achieved effectively and promptly. Conducted monthly assessments of foster and biological family homes in a biculturally and bilingually sensitive and appropriate manner. Connected birth parents, foster parents, and foster children to services and resources to address mental health, education, and housing issues. Supervised and facilitated interactions between birth parents and their children to help maintain some level of emotional connection. Assessed and referred birth parents to mental health services, anger management, and domestic violence counseling to address issues that may impede family reunification. Co-facilitated bilingual foster parent focus groups to improve recruitment efforts of quality, caring homes for children