Social Worker
Resume:
Marina Rodriguez, LMSW,CART
San Benito, Texas 78586
Education
May 2005, MSSW, University of Texas-Pan American
May 2004, BSW, University of Texas-Pan American
Certifications
March 2008 – Certified Anger Resolution Therapist – 2524-2324
October 2008 Licensed Master Social Worker – 52321
(Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners)
Positions Held
January 2007 – present Project Director
Valley International Community Development Corporation
Oversees the development and implementation of the youth mentoring program, which matches adult volunteer mentors with youth in a one-to-one relationship. Conducts Quarterly Repots including match support and financials. Ensures program quality and performance related to recruiting, screening, matching, monitoring, and closing the relationship with the mentor and child, and communicates with the mentor, parent/guardian, and child throughout the relationship.
October 2006 – present Case Manager
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Psychosocial Rehabilitative Skills Trainer working with children and adolescents diagnosed with externalizing disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Conduct Disorder. Conducted skills and development sessions with children and adolescents teaching them managing and coping skills. Conducted parenting sessions teaching families how to deal and adjust with their child or adolescents disorder. Collaborated with school personnel and juvenile personnel in order to productively assist the client and their family complete their treatment plan.
September 2005 – October 2006 CPS Specialist II
Department of Family and Protective Services
Conducted child and family plans of service and implemented them as court-ordered. Conducted monthly visits with children at their foster homes and other locations, parents at their residence. Prepared court reports detailing every major event that occurred to the child during their care in FPS. Collaborated with community agencies to assist the family members improve their living environment and their parenting skills.
January – May 2005 Student Intern
Harlingen Pediatrics Associates
Conducted assessments on children to determine qualification of services for ADHD. Implemented treatment plans focusing but not limited on communication skills, management of medication, discipline with families. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team assess for additional community services. Worked with various community agencies in the Cameron County area appropriate referrals. Served as a liaison between clinic and educational goals. Implemented volunteer program with Winter Texan Parks to conduct story time within children in the clinic.
June – August 2004 Mentor
The Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Conducted home visits with adolescents and their families to assist them with intervention services in substance use. Conducted individual sessions with adolescent and family sessions focusing on intervention strategies to assist with termination of substance abuse.
January – May 2004 Student Intern for Supportive Counseling Program
Mujeres Unidas/Women Together
Provided crisis intervention, short and long- term counseling to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Conduct assessments focusing on goal setting to assist with pressing issues. Issues include but not limited to sexual, emotional, or physical abuse, suicidal ideation, self- injury, self-esteem, anxiety, grief, stress management, and family conflict. Facilitate open support groups for survivors. Conduct professional trainings to the mental health community on working with survivors of sexual assault. In addition, worked with community agencies in the Hidalgo County area for appropriate referrals.
2001 – 2004 Substitute Teacher
San Benito Independent School District
Assisted with classroom management and implemented lesson plans for all grade levels. Became a permanent substitute teacher in the music department at La Paloma Elementary for six weeks.
Professional Organizations
UTPA Graduate Association of Student Social Workers, Presidents, member 2004-2005
National Association of Social Workers, 2004
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, member since 2004
UTPA Social Work Student Association, Vice President, member 2002-2004
Languages
Speak and read English and Spanish very well.
References:
Maricela Medrano, LMSW A World for Children 5401 N. 10th Suite 200 Mc Allen, Texas 78504 956-***-****
Teresa Gallegos, LMSW Harlingen Pediatrics Associates 321 S. 21st Harlingen, TX 78550 956-***-****
Dr. Noe Ramirez, LCSW UTPA-Social Work Department 1201 W. University Dr. Edinburg, TX 78539 956-***-****
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