social worker

Monica Cardenas

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****w *** St Apt #B, Gardena CA 90247310-***-**** *************@*****.***

Objective: Entry level position in the Human Service field

Summary:

Bilingual English –Spanish able to read,write and translate

Work with diverse population students/Seniors/adults/substance abuse population

Classroom experience/family shelters/retirement center/help facilities

Education:

California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA,

Bachelor of Arts, Human Services, June, 2016

El Camino College, Torrance CA

Associates in Arts, June, 2009

Work experience:

Spring 2003-2010 Bilingual Aide, Robert Peary Middle School, Gardena CA

Assisted teacher in developing curriculum in math, science and reading for non-native speakers; directed different small groups in homework and reading. Translated at parent/teacher conferences. Worked one-on-one with students. Received specialized training on district test.

Summer 2010-2012 Program leader, Robert Peary Middle School, Gardena CA

Assisted with homework in reading and math; created different types of activities

Professional Experience:

Homeless Shelter Assistant-Internship, Catholic Charities Mohart House Wilmington CA, Spring 2014

Completed intakes for new clients as well as various forms distribution of food pantry, diapers and bus tokens.

Interacted with homeless clients and provided support.

Community Service Worker Assistant-Assistant, Elizabeth Ann Seton Family Shelter Lon Beach CA Spring 2014

Interacted with residents at this family shelter, assisted them in filling out intake applications and answered phones.

Assisted case manager and director on follow up calls with residents.

Assisted community service workers on ordering supplies and completing paper work as needed.

Assistant to Activities Director, Internship Gardena Retirement Center, Gardena CA, Fall 2013

Interacted and facilitated group activities for senior residents at this retirement center.

Worked one on one with residents providing emotional support as needed.

Worked with caregivers, social workers, medical technician office manager as well.

Assistant Case Manager- Internship, Patterns Behavioral Health Services, Hawthorne CA, Spring 2014

Conducted “Seek and Safety” counseling group for residents at this inpatient substance abuse treatment center.

Provided assessments and screening with clients.

Assisted and shadow counselors, wrote case notes in clients charts.

Interacted with clients one-on-one as needed.

References

Nelly Coronel-Program coordinator-Catholic Charities Mohart House-562-***-****

Veronica Miramontes –client resource coordinator- Catholic Charities-310-***-****

Wendy Young – program Coordinator-Elizabeth Ann Seton Family Shelter-562-***-****

Pearl Ake-counselor III Patters BHS-310-***-****

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