Social Worker with *+ years of health care setting and case management experience in serving the community, advocating and providing guidance for those in need. Result-driven, with extraordinary attention to details and talent for establishing and maintaining linkages in community organizations.
● Case Management & Planning ● Client Advocacy ● Crisis Intervention ● Client Relations
● Client Needs Assessment & Response ● Community Outreach
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, University of Houston, December 2016
Bachelor of Social Work, Texas Southern University, May 2015
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Third Ward Community Cloth Cooperative Houston, TX
12/17-Present University of Houston, MSW Field Instructor
Supervise MSW graduate students by conducting ongoing assessment and evaluation of their learning performance.
Develop work plan and contract with student for their placement activities.
Neighborhood Recovery CDC Houston, TX
09/14-Present Youth Council Liaison
Counsel youths, adults, and families experiencing health related illnesses, education and employment barriers.
Document and review comprehensive assessment reports, make appropriate referrals based on needs assessment, self-determination and organization’s policies and procedures.
Collaborate with executive leaders, stakeholders, and community to design health and wellness innovative programs.
Plan, assess, monitor, and evaluate 8+ undergraduate and graduate intern students’ assignments and tasks.
Realty Associates Houston, TX
10/07-09/14 Real Estate Agent
Supervised 5+ staff members; recruit, network, and complete legal documents compliance with state and federal laws.
Oversaw contracts, office files, system databases, and customer satisfaction.
Acted as a liaison in contract negotiation between the buyers and sellers.
Texas Department of Health and Human Services Houston, TX
11/99-10/07 Texas Work Advisor III
Managed 15+ cases daily to determine eligibility for government and state assistance programs, Medicaid, Food Stamps, SNAP; the elderly, people with disabilities and unexpected crises.
Conducted clients’ needs assessment and intervention to help connect clients of other social services.
PREVIOUS HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE
Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital