Nathaniel J. Aviles, Acsw, Lmsw, Msw Email & Phone Number

Santa Rosa, Ca, Us

Santa Rosa, Ca, Us

Global

Sonoma And Marin County, California, United States

Provide clinical leadership to ensure the protection of youth, employees, volunteers and visitors who use Club facilities and participate in Club activities. Conduct audits of all facilities including school sites using a clinical lens.

United States

Specialized Floating Medical Social Worker in the Emergency Department, Trauma ICU, NICU, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Labor and Delivery, Nursery, Telemetry, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Med Surg, and Step downProvide clinical consultation to patients, physicians, nurses, and other multidisciplinary professionalsServe on the Board of Ethics Council & Employee Advisory Council Committee for Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

United States

Judge for speech and debate tournamentsConsultation provided to participants

San Antonio, Texas, United States

•Interview, screen, and counsel individuals to assess their needs and suitability of individuals entering EAGLES Court •Facilitate EAGLES Court specialized programming, curriculum presentations, services, and event opportunities for male foster youth ages 13-18•Liaison between the Civil District Courts and outside providers/organizations such as Child Protective Services (CPS)•Coordinate social services, crisis intervention, and treatment for participating individuals including referrals to supplementary organizations and programs in the community•Attend all court hearings for individuals served to provide more quality assistance towards their individualized treatment plan. Coordinate with attorneys, therapists, ad litem, gradians, CASA, and CPS caseworkers to ensure needs are met•Facilitate specialized therapeutic group therapy such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)•Document and synthesize all data collected in a timely fashion for evaluation, funding, and reporting requirements and enter all necessary information to the Management Information System

San Antonio, Texas, United States

The Interfaith Welcome Coalition (IWC) is a faith-based movement meeting the changing needs of asylum seekers, refugees, and at-risk immigrants in collaboration with others. We respond to the needs as they present themselves and as they change. In addition, we provide basic support to people on their journey. Furthermore, we educate and advocate to change the systems that impact immigrants. Moreover, we currently help many asylum seekers by allocating funds to provide material support for asylum seekers and at-risk immigrants. Lastly, engage in advocacy activities related to migrant populations.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

•Bill and legislative analysis •Synthesize quantitative and qualitative research of bills and legislation •Prepare and draft bills through the legislative lawmaking process •Participate in the legislative process including editing bills, memos, and writing press releases•Acquiring valuable knowledge of the legislative process•Respond to constituent inquiries, draft correspondence, monitor hearings, and conduct research•Compose, edit, and finalize constituent correspondence, and support the management of constituent affairs•Collaborate with senior House of Representative legislative staff on policy issues by conducting research and attending and reporting on briefings and hearings•Research and track legislation relating to policy issues and summarize findings in concise memos to House of Representative staff•Monitor news media for local, state, and federal policy issues related to the House of Representatives•Handle policy discussions through direct communications with constituent's on daily basis policy research•Collaborate with all government officials, members of their staffs, and constituents•Effectively represent our community and the state on priority issues such as immigration•Inform and engage the District 123 community and the state on priority issues•Apply empathy and cultural competency while actively listen to the concerns and questions of our constituents•Address public issues that affect the quality of life of our constituents•Give issues a platform at the state level such as immigration, healthcare, jobs and opportunity, fairness and justice•Enter cases into CMS database to ensure continuity of services for constituents•Deliver full and timely service to constituents•Experience background in state policies, matters, and operations•Provide referrals to constituents on local, state, and federal issues•Convene at monthly Neighborhood Association meetings

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Manage a caseload of over 55 clients while applying theories and competencies when working with clientele• Conduct intakes and discharge for clients being served at SA Hope Center• Coordinate service delivery for clients including individual service plan goals (ISPs) • Serve as liaison between clients and SA Hope Center• Provide referrals for clients in need of housing, legal services, employment, mental and physical health services, as well as governmental programs such as SNAP and Medicaid• Advocate on the behalf of clients who do not have the capacity to advocate for themselves• Utilize compensative best practices such as motivational interviewing and reflective listing• Provide counseling services and crisis support in a therapeutic setting• Provide Nonviolent Crisis Intervention for clientele• Collaborate with community partners such as Ogden Academy, Restore Education, Sam Ministries, and KRL• Facilitate and coordinate parenting classes, financial classes, English classes• Implement of classes focused on clients knowing their rights in every sector such as immigrant rights and or children’s rights entering public schooling systems • Facilitate and coordinate virtual case management for clients during the COVID-19 pandemic• Present SA Hope Center services, history, and mission at vocational fairs • Work closely in collaboration with Ogden Academy to provide services for parents• Promote and assist clientele towards reaching self-sustainability • Assist clients with food pantry inventory ordering and clothing closet

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Served as liaison between Catholic Charities and other emergencies/humanitarian response agencies, coalitions, and stakeholders; Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Executive Directors, Program Directors • Served on Catholic Charities Council of Accreditation Committee• Managed agency’s operational and logistical response to humanitarian crises and emergency responses • Worked with general and special populations including individuals, families, immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, victims of human trafficking, smuggling and provided support for family reunification• Provided relief services such as emergency shelter, food, clothing, transportation, short-term case management, and volunteer/donation management• Identified sponsors for individuals and families who has no support in the United States of America. • Coordinated intake and discharge with clients served• Provided services to over 50,000 individuals• Allocated over $500,000 in services for clients such as food, medical assistance, emergency shelter, and transportation• Ensure situational awareness by continually assessing circumstances or conditions that may affect the client or agency• Maintained accurate services and financial documentation• Interviewed, recruited, trained, managed, and maintained emergency response volunteers• Organized to create and implement standard operating procedures for mobile shower trailer• On call for emergency response 24 hours per day, seven days per week

Greater New York City Area

• Played a paramount role in the latest accreditation for Three-Year Accreditation by CARF• Oversee various operations for the supportive housing program for veterans including client outreach, recruitment, and intake for all five boroughs and Nassau County• Establish/Developed and enrich network with shelters and other community organizations to promote SSVF program and increase client enrollment and retention• Train staff on best practices in assessing eligibility, needs and completing referrals to in-house service options and outside resources• Utilize shared values (i.e. integrity, creativity, humor, continuity, etc.) to provide quality and professional services to veterans and families • Present in management meetings: upcoming events, outreach budget, and difficult cases for collaboration• Essential in diverting homeless veterans and their families by using a conflict resolution approach to keep them housed• Implemented and executed role of Retention Ambassador for staff• Provided support to direct rapport as well as the entire SSVF staff in order to accomplish goals and objectives to meet Funders needs

Greater New York City Area

• Supervised Case Managers with the implementation of tailored programming to meet client needs• Conducted outreach in the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and community shelters to engage veterans for the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program • Maintained a 95% occupancy rate• Provided specialized case management services to veterans (i.e. to increase skill level, income and achieve residential stability)• Facilitated housing and vocational workshops in city-owned Single Room Occupancy (SRO’s) facilities assigned in the Veterans GPD Program• Developed and implemented supportive housing programming; established direct referral management system with Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)• Served as liaison with the Veterans Administration Medical Center and developed linkages with community-based organizations providers• Submitted GPD monthly outcomes reports and score sheets; documented all veterans’ activities• Retention Ambassador for veterans• Conducted and monitored urinalysis• Participated in NYC Initiative to end veterans homeless to achieve Functional Zero

Greater New York City Area

• Performed unit visits and inspected DHS and DMH units to monitor and address conditions• Monitored and documented clients’ progress towards individual service plan goals• Referred clients to internal and external resources for mental health, substance abuse, or housing• Carried a caseload of clients with triple/dual diagnoses; maintained documentation and generated reports.• Conducted intakes and assisted clients in the transition process of independent living

Greater New York City Area

• Provided counseling services and crisis support in a therapeutic setting to adolescents aged 15 to 19 with psychiatric disabilities• Implemented innovative and effective counseling services to promote social, emotional, and cognitive developmental skills essential for independent living• Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan• Dispensed and monitored psychotropic medication given to adolescents

Old Westbury, New York, United States

• Developed a comprehensive student activities program, that focused on the development of students’ leadership skills• Prepared and conducted workshops on public speaking, assertiveness training, time management, and conflict• Planned and arranged social cultural and recreational activities of various student groups• Maintained the organization report with students, faculty, and staff• Ensured organization adhered to campus regulations and procedures

Greater New York City Area

• Counseled parents with child-rearing problems and youth with difficulties in social adjustments• Interviewed individuals to assess social and emotional capabilities, physical and mental impairments, and financial need• Referred clients to community resources for needed assistance• Reviewed service plan and performed follow-up to determine quantity and quality of service provided to the client

Greater New York City Area

• Organized and assembled a relief drive program, funded by the donations of students of Old Westbury• Supervised and managed fundraising events, as well as worked in collaboration with members of Red Cross

Old Westbury, New York, United States

Provided participants with educational and emotional support. Facilitated and lead tutoring and study sessions. Assisted with the navigation of the University.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Recipient of the WHO’S WHO Award Social Work Council Committee, Vice President, Treasurer, Social Media.

Bachelors Of Science, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, April 2005-Present

H.S Diploma

Activities and Societies: Boys and Girls H.S Track Team, Co-Captain Boys and Girls H.S Honor Roll Student Boys and Girls H.S Student.