Management Service
Resume:
Denisse Ireland, MA, Objective
BASW
Drive
Sylmar, CA 91342
dnss_hidalgo@yahoo.c
om
To seek a social service position with a strong
commitment to serving the needs of disadvantaged youth
and adults, including homeless, emancipated youth and
special-needs populations.
Excel in program and organizational planning, with
documented success overcoming challenges of limited
resources and financial constraints to design
high-quality, cost-effective and comprehensive service
offerings.
Skilled in building community support, key coalitions and
strategic interagency partnerships. Backed by solid
credentials BASW and MA in human behavior and equal
strengths in program, personnel and case management.
Work Experience
Resource Foster Social Worker
11/2013-Present Nuevo Amanecer, San Fernando, CA
Provide excellent support services to foster parents and
my clients
Create and submit SIR's
Conducted weekly announced and unannounced weekly visits
Responsible for completing weekly contact notes regarding
weekly visits
Generated initial 30 day and quarterly reports for each
client
On call 24 hours seven days a week to help in crisis
situations
Attend monthly trainings and weekly supervision
Supervisor/ Promoted from Residential Counselor
01/2012 - 10/1/13 Penny Lane, North Hills, CA
Oversee staff of 7 residential counselors and in charge
of a 45 bed facility.
Program Contributions:
Demonstrated outstanding case management and dedication
to clients, as evidenced by promotion that was offered.
Provided excellent therapeutic therapy
Provided highly visible, caring client service
Facilitated supportive services/counseling for client
family members
Served on interdisciplinary team to provide case
management support
Conducted community meetings for all staff employed
Trained new hire residential counselors
Experience in I-Track documentation
Responsible for implementing facility policies and making
sure the facility ran smoothly and effectively.
Demonstrated high capacity in finishing documentation on
time and accurately.
Passed state inspections regularly as evidenced by
excellent management skills.
Child Family Specialist, Intern
2010- 2011 The Help Group, Van Nuys, CA
Served on interdisciplinary team to provide case
management for adolescents and families that needed
resources.
Program Contributions:
Responsible for completing DMH paperwork.
Launched an ongoing event agenda that included current
events discussion groups and numerous community
excursions.
Facilitated supportive services/counseling for client
family members to address special concerns
Forged community connections benefiting staff, clients
and their families.
Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team members
on development of appropriate case plans meeting
individual client needs.
Education
03/2012- 03/2013 National University, San Diego, CA
Master of Human Behavior (MA)
9/2008 - 6/2011 California State University of Los
Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
BA in Social Work
Additional Information
Respected builder, leader and member of interdisciplinary
teams -- instill a shared sense of purpose to provide
optimal services, resources and programs for those in
need. Deeply committed to improving the quality of life
for clients, with a special interest in providing case
management services for homeless individuals.
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