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Presentation of Qualifications

LARISSA RAMIREZ

Cellular 719-***-****

aculzq@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

A career-oriented position as a Case Manager, Caseworker or Medical Social Worker, that will provide unique opportunities to utilize my skills and abilities to their fullest. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Fifteen (15)years’ experience as a Social Caseworker.

Self-motivated and efficient in time management.

Dedicated and committed to high quality work.

Conscientious and dependable worker.

Works well independently and as a team member.

Proven ability to assume responsibility and meet challenges.

Skilled in establishing rapport with people on all levels.

Bilingual English and Spanish.

CPR Certified.

EXCERPTS FROM EVALUATION REPORTS

"Extensive knowledge of community sources and easily matched the services tomeet the client's needs."

"Always the first case worker in the unit to volunteer to assist co-workers."

"Engages clients easily and has a diverse cultural perception that builds trust with the clients."

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2015 – 2016MAPLE STAR COLORADO

KEEP Case Manager, KEEP CLASSIC Case Manager and PARENTING SKILLS Trainer.

Provide crisis management whenever called to a family’s home.

Utilize coaching and modeling strategies to align with and engage families.

Participate in Family Team Meetings.

Cooperate with the development of a treatment plan.

Complete and submit work reports, timesheets and expenses on required dates.

Participate actively in supervision.

Attend Team meetings as specified by the supervisor and discuss progress to determine possible changes or other adjustments to schedules and treatment goals and objectives.

Work a flexible schedule that may specify part-time or as needed PRN scheduling, including evenings and weekends and be available for crisis support when requested.

Provide daily communication to caseworkers and supervisors as needed regarding progress of the case.

Attend court hearing as a support to kinship parents.

Train and certify foster and kinship parents.

Provide current information regarding Trauma Informed Care. 3

2005 - 2014EL PASO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Colorado Springs, Colorado

Social Caseworker IV Lead Worker / Child Protection Intake Division SPECIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Participate in Team Decision Making Family Care, CPT's and

Red Team meetings.

Hand-picked to handle a specialized case involving a 3-year-old child.

Mentor new caseworkers from the Academy.

Ensure safety of children in all cases at all times. ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Serve as Certified Spanish Translator for several official documents.

Continuous participation in Child Welfare Training.

Selected to participate in a CASA Panel Representation. CLIENT DUTIES

Build strong relationships with the Department's Community Partners.

Investigate physical abuse, institutional neglect, serious injury, Drugs & Alcohol, domestic violence and sex abuse,

Provide supportive services and crisis management for families.

Make referrals to community resources and collateral contacts.

File Dependency and Neglect petitions.

Prepare and participate in mediations, family group conferencesand administrative reviews.

Ensure children receive medical, dental and counseling treatment as needed.

Document all contacts and ensure all paperwork is accurately completed.

Assist co-workers with Spanish speaking clients. COURT DUTIES

Serve as court representative for all court hearings regarding clients includingdelinquency, dependency and neglect cases.

Organize and set staffing with other professionals involved in case.

Meet with school officials to discuss problems of students.

Follow up to ensure problem areas are solved or alleviated. SOCIAL WORKER DUTIES

Investigate institutional neglect assessments.

Evaluate and make recommendations for placement of juveniles.

Assist clients set goals for personal achievements.

Interact with psychiatrists, social workers, case managers and nurses.

Coordinate group meetings for patients and families.

Maintain Daily Progress Report on each client.

Research government and private sources for financial assistance for patientsand families. 4

CASE MANAGEMENT DUTIES

Work ten (10) intensive files involving high-risk families and youth.

Review information on prior history and problem areas.

Analyze data and formulate treatment plan.

Meet with families and establish rapport and understanding.

Interview for family background and status.

Intercede with law enforcement officers, school officials and Government Agencies.

Offer referrals to additional outside agencies.

Appear in court as advocate involving youth and their families.

Testify on dispositions of cases.

Write reports to the court on case status.

Communicate on a daily basis with attorneys, judges and probation officers. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Prepare appropriate paperwork to include, written status reports, treatment Plan, truancy reports, petitions and home visit reports.

File petitions to the court for temporary custody notices. EDUCATION

Candidate to the Master in Social Work GSSW

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER Starting summer 2016

Master of Criminal Justice& Administration of Security – 2007 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX– Colorado Springs, Colorado

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work – 1999

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY– Miami, Florida

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REFERENCES

Laurie Norlander

El Paso County Department of Human Services

1675 Garden of the Gods Road

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901

Cellular 951-***-****

Lois Sandland

Department of Defense

7010 Harr Avenue

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80902

Cellular 719-***-****

Andrea McGee

EBMS Manager

El Paso County Department of Human Services

1675 Garden of Gods Road

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901

Phone 719-***-****

Barbara Murphy-Toros

Supervisor

Maple Star Colorado

2250 South Oneida Street

Denver Colorado 80224

Phone 303-***-****

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