Mayra Cadengo
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Objective: To obtain a part-time, remote position, which will make use of my extensive knowledge, educational background, and allow me to remain at home with my children. A position where I would be able to apply actual social work ethics and to effectively utilize resources and community services to help the general public.
Summary of Skills:
Able to act in a lead capacity for small groups
Able to take control of difficult situations
Outstanding work ethics, reliable, and efficient
Excellent degree of perception and very creative
Well organized, able to adapt to any environment
Utilization of most computer hardware/software applications
Able to work independently or in a group setting
Speak, read, and write Spanish
Education:
06/2006-06/2009 Masters Degree in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
08/2002-12/2004 Bachelors Degree of Art in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice
California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
Minor Degree of Science in Psychology
09/1998-05/2002 Associate of Art in Liberal Arts
Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA
Employment History: Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA
04/11/2011-03/2012 Clinical Social Worker (MSW)
Conduct interviews with patients and families to perform psychosocial assessments in a culturally sensitive manner
Accurately assess problem situations
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Evaluate patients' continuity of care needs and develop a timely plan.
Provide accurate referral information
Serve as a liaison among patients, medical team staff, the hospital at large and outside community agencies
Document social work activities in patients’ medical records and provide accurate and timely documentation
Provide crisis intervention and defuse services to meet emergency needs for both staff and patients
Department of Public Social Services, Riverside, CA
01/2009-04/2011 Children’s Social Service Worker V
Carry a difficult caseload and provide services to clients
Perform assignments, such as individualized treatment of casework methods and skills
Perform treatment plan casework with a high degree of independence
Prepare and maintain case records
Write court and other types of reports and answer correspondences
Take part in staff development programs to increase knowledge of the social work processes and augment personal technical competence
Frequently conduct field visits
09/15/2008-06/3/2009 Department of Public Social Services, Riverside, CA
MSW Professional Intern
Carry more difficult types of social services cases that require a high degree of technical competence
Assess client’s problems and develop treatment plans
Prepare and maintain case records
Write court and other types of reports and answer correspondences
Assess client/family environment in order to determine potential or imminent risk to the safety of children residing in a household
Maintain up-to-date electronic records of all aspects of client case management
03/2007-06/2008 Department of Public Social Services, Riverside, CA
Children’s Social Services Worker II
Carry a case load of moderately difficult cases
Make home calls in connection with casework assignments
Develop treatment plans
Interpret policies, rules, and regulations of the department to applicants, clients, and others
Write court and other types of reports
Frequently conduct field visits
Maintain up-to-date electronic records of all aspects of client case management in a centralized database
Assess client/family environment in order to determine potential risk to the safety of children residing in the household
Identify the need for, and make referrals to, other services available to the client
09/24/2007-06/11/2008 Bilingual Family Counseling Services Inc., Ontario, CA
MSW Intern Counselor
Individual and group counseling
Crisis response
Referral to services for clients
Case management
Parenting education classes
Conflict resolution groups
03/2006-03/2007 Department of Public Social Services, Riverside, CA
Children’s Social Services Worker I
Act as a liaison between social worker and clients
Assist with principles of interviewing and problem-solving methods
Review case records to formulate basic service plans or participate with professional staff in the formulation of service plans
Provide social workers with assistance in detainments and placements of children
Conduct follow up investigations
Supervise children awaiting placement and assist social workers with coordinating services provided to clients
08/2000-03/2006 Los Angeles Unified School District, Encino, CA
Special Education Assistant
Assist in improving behavioral problems amongst the children
Providing instructional material towards academic progress
Support socialization skills in order to function in everyday life
Prevent the children from inflicting harm to themselves or to others
Implement community programs to prepare them for societal surroundings
Help the children achieve their highest capabilities through practice