Ron Bar-Zion
323-***-**** ad4i91@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Masters of Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Expected May 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
California State University, Long Beach
May 2013
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Case Manager Intern
Brilliant Corners
Los Angeles, CA
January 2024- Current
Research resources and services for clients and assist in scheduling client appointments.
Conduct client satisfaction surveys, document client interactions, and update the agencies database with new client data.
Case Manager
PATH SSVF
Los Angeles, CA
September 2023- December 2023
Register veterans in the SSVF program and assist them in getting assistance provided by the program.
Assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless to find housing, pay off arrears, and obtain other necessary services through the SSVF program.
Assist veterans to apply for VASH, raise their income with the VA, and provide other opportunities they need.
Case Manager
Home At Last
Los Angeles, CA
February 2023- August 2023
Met with clients experiencing homelessness and living at the shelter to assess their individual needs.
Researched resources and linked the clients to those resources. Assisted the clients with scheduling appointments, completing applications, and coordinating with outside agencies on the clients’ behalf.
documented case management sessions and client interactions, updated records and databases (primarily through HMIS and CHAMP).
Case Manager Intern
The People Concern
Los Angeles, CA
September 2022- January 2023
Met with clients experiencing homelessness who were in need of mental health services. Utilized motivational interviewing skills and other interventions as needed during sessions with clients.
Researched resources and services to assist the clients with their individual needs, and assisted the clients in reaching out to and applying for those services.
Documented all client interactions and obtained all needed documentation and client records. Updated the agencies database with newly acquired information and case notes for the clients.
COVID-19 Tester at Highschool
Cross Country Education
Los Angeles, CA
January 2022- May 2022
֗Conducted regular COVID tests for all students at the school, documented student test results and vaccination records, and input the information into the schools’ database.
Performed contact tracing of students who tested positive to track the spread of COVID-19 at the school and performed follow-up tests on students who may have been exposed to the virus.
Reached out to the parents and guardians of students who tested positive and informed them of the procedures for the students to quarantine and isolate until they are allowed to return to the school.
COVID-19 Testing Site Worker
Dept. of Health Services
Inglewood, CA
July 2020- October 2021
Assisted clients with their needs and instructed them on how to properly conduct the COVID-19 tests.
Assisted in setting up, maintaining, and sanitizing the testing sites and work areas each day.
Documenting clients’ information and inputting it into databases for individual results and for statistical data.
Emergency Medical Technician
Med Reach Ambulance Service
Compton, CA
July 2017- May 2019
Monitoring patient/client progress, and addressing their needs and concerns, documenting client information and updating records, communicating/coordinating with staff at other facilities.
Advocate on behalf of the patients/clients and make sure their needs and concerns are addressed at different clinics and facilities.
Practiced de-escalation and crisis management skills when necessary to resolve challenging situations.
Emergency Medical Technician
Med Coast Ambulance Services
Santa Fe Springs, CA
May 2015- March 2016
Conducted assessments, treatment, and transports for patients experiencing physical health and mental health crisis.
Documented the patients’ conditions, treatments and interventions I conducted, and the patients’ additional health needs for medical staff who will assume the care of the patient after transport.
Coordinated with staff at hospitals and other facilities regarding patient care and interventions needed.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Suicide Crisis Line Counselor Volunteer
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center
Los Angeles, CA
September 2019- April 2021
Assessed the state of each caller and determined their level of crisis at that moment.
Provided comfort to the clients in their moments of need, practiced de-escalation when necessary and recommended resources for the clients when appropriate.
Determined the resources available to the client in their area, provided information to those resources, and informed them of how they can access that assistance.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer skills: hardware and operating systems, MS Office programs, writing/typing skills, database management (CHAMP and HMIS proficient), and collaboration/communication software.
Maintaining HIPPA compliancy with documentation and electronic interactions.
Suicide assessments, crisis counseling, and interventions that address the wellbeing of clients in crisis.
Researching various agencies and services to assist with the mental health, financial, and housing needs of clients experiencing homelessness. Engaging and interacting with those agencies to address the individual needs of the clients.