Crystal Irving, M.S.W. Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

Recruitment for foster and adoptive families through media, community outreach, and making connections.

Child Welfare/Protective Servcies in the Adoptions Unit.

San Diego, California

La County

Conducted in-home investigations of Child Abuse and Neglect referrals. Provided resources and support to families. Interviewed children and adults. Engaged in critical thinking skills to determine whether or not a child can safely remain in the home. Collected information from schools, doctors, family, and friends to help determine child safety. Worked with parents to improve and develop parenting skills. Worked with the Wellness Committee to lead daily walks around the facility. Composed a weekly newsletter featuring health tips and recipes.

Watts, Ca

Provided psychotherapy to clients. Ran a group for boys in Watts, California to encourage the use of peace as a problem solving tool. Maintained records and a caseload of clients.

Develop and implement programming for children and teens. Led MythBuster's club, JAMS Idol, and a variety of games and recreational activities. Supervised field trips of 50+ youth.

Assessed the academic needs of 300 students by talking to other staff members, counseling students during office hours, and staying updated on seasonal academic issues.Planned and executed programs and community building activities including: professional development workshops, networking events and cultural programs and health focused sessions. Advised and counseled students to improve academic performance by accessing resources and providing academic advice. Held weekly office hours with residents and collaborated with Residence Hall staff to build a scholarly community.Created and presented PowerPoint presentations of academic requirements, class registration, and campus life to incoming first year students.

Maintained updated contact information for 80+ basketball players and managed operational duties including: managing the uniform check out and return booth and informing players of upcoming events.Assisted with the coordination of Rico's Get Better League Pro-Day, featuring NBA stars Jarron Collins and Jason Collins.Planned the schedule of events, contacted charity organizations, supervised the photograph and autograph signing portion, and ensured that all visitors were comfortable.

Assist the Michigan Community Scholars Program with administrative responsibilities including typing, filing, and answering student questions.Provide prospective students and parents with tours of the Residence Hall.Inform prospective students and parents about the living-learning community from a student's point of view.

Coordinated and facilitated literary, arithmetic, and cooking age-appropriate activities and games.Chaperoned and supervised 60 children during field trips to major Los Angeles attractions.Assisted with the coordination of LAUL's programs, such as the Olympics and Awards Ceremony

Assisted Human Resources Director with administrative responsibilities such as: answering telephone calls, setting up interviews, initiating the interview process, organizing files, and planning the Summer Event.Maintained LAUL booth at the National Urban League Convention and informed clients about programs offered by the LAUL.

Masters, Social Welfare

Activities and Societies: CalSWEC Title IV-E

B.A., Psychology

Activities and Societies: Academic Peer Advisor, Michigan Gospel Chorale, Bronze Elegance Fashion Show, SIBS Mentoring Program