Ecila Barnett
Disability Evaluator - Department of Economic Security
Houston, TX
acqcay@r.postjobfree.com - 281-***-****
Highly enthusiastic person with experience in developing programs and educating the community. To establish
a rewarding and challenging career with a dynamic company that offers opportunity for advancement.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Disability Evaluator
Department of Economic Security - April 2014 to Present
Review, Evaluate and Determine initial eligibility for Social Security disability benefits
• Examine applications and case records
• Analyzes and assesses medical records and vocational histories
• Conduct disability claim investigation and appeals
Data entry
Quality Care Network - Phoenix, AZ - April 2014 to December 2014
using Next Gen software
• Scanning, fax, filing
• Organizing and analyzing data
• Reviewing family plans
Graduate intern
Salvation Army - Phoenix, AZ - August 2013 to May 2014
Work with domestic violence victims
Mental Health Program Specialist
Arizona State Hospital - Phoenix, AZ - October 2011 to November 2013
Phoenix, Arizona
• Guide patients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems and mental illness
from a strength based prospective
• Providing individual and group therapeutic interventions with mental patients
• Collaborating as part of treatment team to develop a patients' treatment plan
• Creating, planning and implementing curriculum
• Charting and progress notes about patient activities
• Interviewing and hiring staff
Special Education Teacher
Odyssey Academy - Galveston, TX - August 2009 to June 2011
Creating Individual Evaluation Plans for students
• Attending ARDs with parents and staff
• Developing lesson plans
Substitute Teacher
Houston Independent School District - Houston, TX - October 2008 to August 2010
Filling in for absent teachers
• Following lesson plans
• Providing a safe environment for students
intern
American Diabetes Association - Houston, TX - January 2009 to December 2009
Program Facilitator
Heart Program - Houston, TX - September 2007 to August 2009
Provide case management, evaluations and goals for clients
• Teach life skills to special needs adults
• Coordinate developmental activities, job training and coaching
• Plan, implement, and evaluate programs
• Tracking inventory, ordering supplies, creating reports and control by developing innovative system
• Conducted seminars/Health fairs with the designed courses for specific age groups
• Developing job seeking skills: building a resume and interview skills
Undergrad Internships
March of Dimes - Houston, TX - January 2008 to December 2008
Responsibilities
I was responsible for help fundraise for events, and health fairs.
I also Co facilitates groups for young Hispanic pregnant women.
Administration duties in the office
EDUCATION
Masters in Social Work
Arizona State University - Phoenix, AZ
2015
Bachelor of Science in Health Education/ Nutrition
University of Houston - Houston, TX
2003 to 2009
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SKILLS
• CPR and First Aide Certification
• Administration / Clerical
• NCVI training
• Trauma informed care