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Los Banos, Ca, Us

Los Banos, Ca, Us

United States

Oversee, administer and coordinate different related projects to ensure they align, benefit one another and meet business goals. The main duties include leading, overseeing, organizing various programs and activities to improve effectiveness and efficiencies, building long-term goals for social welfare projects and developing program and project budgets. Develop strategic framework, system and organizational change, budget and contractual oversight of special projects and manage a team supporting all strategies. Implementing new strategies and evaluate to improve outcomes

San Jose, California, United States

I've had the opportunity to take on some really challenging and exciting tasks in my role. I've executed highly complex administrative, analytical, and staff studies and projects, which allowed me to showcase my skills and expertise. One of the projects I worked on involved coordinating an organizational evaluations plan to assess the value of our strategic planning and implementation process. It was an essential step in ensuring our initiatives were on the right track and making a positive impact. Another aspect of my work involved delving into regulations, policies, procedures, and county rules. I needed to analyze and interpret these guidelines carefully to ensure our systems were being applied accurately and fairly appraised. This attention to detail was crucial in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.Key Accomplishments:►Integrated prevention services for county-wide impact through unified platform while streamlining and categorizing 200+ programs/services into distinct tiers.►Articulated recommendations for policies and procedures to enhance organizational and operational efficiency in alignment with SSA functions and objectives.►Established and employed SSA community engagement strategy in association with other departments.►Accessed top management on intricate policies and planning activities with Agency-wide ramifications.

San Jose, California

Throughout my time in this role, I've been actively involved in aligning resources and objectives by collaborating closely with directors and cross-departmental staff. It has been an enriching experience to partner with executive leaders in order to identify and prioritize business strategies that contribute to our organization's success. To ensure effective decision-making, I've taken the initiative to design exclusive meeting agendas that facilitate productive discussions and fruitful outcomes. One of my major accomplishments was creating a strategic plan complete with key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurement strategies. This plan has served as a valuable roadmap to guide our progress and achievements. As part of my responsibilities, I have planned, directed, and controlled activities and staff at the organizational level. Overseeing large, complex multi-disciplinary, and multi-departmental coordination of special projects has honed my leadership skills and allowed me to make a significant impact.Key Accomplishments: ► Developed program priorities and administered work plans, timelines, and procedures for program functions.►Played role as consultant to top management for complex policies and planning activities with Agency-wide impacts.►Involved with other departments to design and execute SSA community engagement strategy.►Arranged legislative file processes to suggest critical reports and status updates to management and board of supervisors.►Introduced appropriate organizational structure, defined personnel resource needs, and led hiring process to support agency.►Delivered department leaders with recommendations and consultation to enhance departmental strategies.

San Jose, California

In my role, I've had the opportunity to take on some really challenging and rewarding tasks. One of the main areas I've focused on is carrying out highly complex administrative, analytical, and staff studies and projects. These projects have allowed me to showcase my skills and contribute to important initiatives within the organization to move towards sustainable system transformation. Another significant aspect of my work involves compiling prevention investment reports. These reports are crucial in understanding the impact of our efforts and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively. I take pride in facilitating the coordination of an organizational evaluation plan to estimate the efficiency of our strategic planning and engagement processes. It's a collaborative effort that helps us identify areas for improvement and ensures we're on the right track. Case management for individual therapy is another diverse aspect of my role. I take on a wide range of tasks to ensure that everything runs smoothly and that our clients receive the support they need. It's a dynamic and rewarding responsibility that keeps me engaged and committed.Key Accomplishments:►Collaborated with other departments to create and apply SSA community engagement strategy.►Planned recommendations for guidelines to boost organizational efficiency while supporting SSA functions and objectives.►Considered and construed regulations and county rules to certify proper implementation and assessment of system changes.► Allowed parenting skill-building sessions to improve family dynamics and support.►Appraised mental health status of individuals dealing with highly complex behavioral and emotional distress.►Managed individual and family therapy sessions by employing evidence-based approaches.

San Jose, California

As part of my dedication to delivering top-notch training, I took the initiative to create reference materials and develop content and methodologies for our programs. This collaborative effort involved working closely with policy and program staff. Together, we crafted training materials that were informative, engaging, and relevant to the real-world scenarios our Social Workers encounter daily. I had the privilege of directing comprehensive training sessions for all Social Workers and new staff. It was a responsibility that I took very seriously, as I knew the impact that proper training could have on the quality of services provided to our clients. To ensure that our training programs were effective and up-to-date, I focused on nurturing relationships with policy staff and management. Their insights were crucial in accurately identifying and addressing the specific training needs within our department. By working closely with them, we were able to tailor our training sessions to meet the evolving requirements and challenges of our field.Key Accomplishments:► Transported and formulated quarterly training sessions while spearheading two transformative projects to reshape policy.►Led special training sessions on specific topics, such as CWS/CMS, SDM, Safe Measures, and web-based applications.►Decided specialized automation training by adhering to policy, procedures, and regulations, to assure proficient usage of automated systems in performing case management functions and related Child Welfare assignments.►Manipulated, planned, applied, and considered challenging and intricate staff development training programs and activities tailored for newly hired social workers.►Assessed training needs, established clear objectives, and designed effective methods of instruction, crafting comprehensive teaching plans, programs, and evaluation techniques.

San Jose, California

In my role, I took on a diverse range of tasks to handle all aspects of case management in Child Welfare. It was an essential responsibility, and I approached it with dedication and empathy. One of the key components of my job was evaluating and assessing the unique needs, problems, barriers, safety, and risks of each client. This information was crucial in developing comprehensive case plans that would guide our efforts towards family reunification or family maintenance. I made sure to be thorough and meticulous in my approach, as I understood the significance of these plans in the lives of the families we served. Collaboration was a central aspect of my work, and I closely collaborated with licensed therapists. Together, we focused on developing, reviewing, and updating the clinical assessment, evaluation, and treatment plans for each client. This joint effort allowed us to provide well-rounded support and ensure that the treatment plans were effective and tailored to meet each client's specific needs.Key Accomplishments:►Conducted professional clinical assessments for court purposes, ensuring successful reunification or family maintenance. Developed comprehensive case plans and court reports tailored to each unique family's specific needs.►Evaluated family dynamics, engaging parents and caretakers in services while assessing children's safety, risks, and permanency. Delivered detailed, factual assessments of family needs through well-crafted court reports for the juvenile dependency court.►Represented court as dedicated liaison for Child Welfare Services, actively supporting and facilitating the family reunification process. Applied Welfare and Institution Codes requirements, adhering to departmental policies and procedures throughout the case lifecycle.►Collaborated with various community-based agencies, providing expert consultation to align treatment goals and objectives with court-ordered case plans.

San Jose, California

As the Grant Coordinator, I took the lead in initiating all the necessary program elements, ensuring a smooth integration and successful operation of the projects. From the very beginning, I was dedicated to laying a strong foundation for these initiatives to thrive. I had the incredible opportunity to coordinate two Mental Health grant projects tailored for both graduate and undergraduate students. It was an exciting challenge that I wholeheartedly embraced. A significant part of my responsibilities involved crafting the teaching curriculum. It was essential to design a curriculum that effectively equipped students with the skills and knowledge they needed to excel in their mental health roles. To ensure that the program was a success, I conducted comprehensive training sessions and continuously assessed the effectiveness of our placements.Key Accomplishments: ► Authorized 8 grantees to triumphantly fulfill grant requirements.►Aligned with CalSWEC and Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Department for internships, supervision, and training models.►Selected qualified candidates and determined new field placements for stipend recipients.►Organized and accelerated Integrated Behavioral Health program and Mental Health Scholarship Program.►Evaluated and reported program success to faculty, field instructors, and partner agencies.►Associated with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health to meet grant and program requirements.

Gilroy, California, United States

In my role, I took on a diverse range of tasks to handle all aspects of case management in Child Welfare. It was an essential responsibility, and I approached it with dedication and empathy. One of the key components of my job was evaluating and assessing the unique needs, problems, barriers, safety, and risks of each client. This information was crucial in developing comprehensive case plans that would guide our efforts towards family reunification or family maintenance. I made sure to be thorough and meticulous in my approach, as I understood the significance of these plans in the lives of the families we served. Collaboration was a central aspect of my work, and I closely collaborated with licensed therapists. Together, we focused on developing, reviewing, and updating the clinical assessment, evaluation, and treatment plans for each client. This joint effort allowed us to provide well-rounded support and ensure that the treatment plans were effective and tailored to meet each client's specific needs.Key Accomplishments:► Championed the ongoing development of a strength-based systems philosophy, rooted in wraparound principles, to enrich all service and support components of the agency and program.►Performed comprehensive assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to determine suitable treatment modalities tailored to each client's unique needs, encompassing individual, group, family, and other appropriate approaches..

Merced, California

Merced, California

Merced, California

Merced, California

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Child Welfare

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

Activities and Societies: PSI-CHI

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Associate'S Degree, Psychology