Jessica Barrera
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervised Visitation Monitor
Ascending Families
08.2024 - Current
- Apply and enforce the Standards & Guidelines for Supervised Visitation Practices
- Facilitate and monitor supervised visits/exchanges, anticipating the needs of parents and children
- Complete observation reports promptly and objectively based on factual detail, observations, and direct statements
- Intervene respectfully and promptly to ensure course correction when necessary
- Contact Child Protective Services as required
- Meet with the Company director to debrief cases as needed
- Complete ongoing compliance-related training
- Perform other duties as needed.
Caseworker
Central Coast Energy Services
07.2020 - 02.2025
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians.
- Built relationships with landlords/property managements on behalf of low-income households seeking rental assistance.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Designed steps and procedures for data entry processes.
- Presented LIHWAP to California water vendors.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources (LIHEAP, LIWHAP, United Way Monterey County, PSPS).
- Processed and determined eligibility for low-income programs.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
Teller
Wells Fargo
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Cash handling-receiving and counting
- Build rapport with customers
- Executed 100-200 transactions per shift
- Ensured safety and security of customer and bank assets, and opening and closing procedures
Education
Associate's degree - Social Work
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA06-2027
High School Diploma - undefined
Delta College
Aptos, CA06.2012
Skills
- Bilingual
- Presentation
- Intake
- Case management
- Program development
- Cultural sensitivity
- Child development
- Report writing
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- File management
- Client documentation
- Data entry
- Detail oriented
- Child welfare advocate
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Supervised Visitation Monitor
Ascending Families
08.2024 - Current
Caseworker
Central Coast Energy Services
07.2020 - 02.2025
Teller
Wells Fargo
04.2016 - 05.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Delta College
Associate's degree - Social Work
Cabrillo College
Similar Profiles
Marteen MwangiMarteen Mwangi
Data Analyst at Women and Families Ascending Association (WAFAA)Data Analyst at Women and Families Ascending Association (WAFAA)
Shelley HughesShelley Hughes
Candle Maker/Owner, Founder at Ascending ShadowsCandle Maker/Owner, Founder at Ascending Shadows
Claudeth ForbinClaudeth Forbin
Financial Services Professional at Ascending Financial Services GroupFinancial Services Professional at Ascending Financial Services Group
Leticia MartinLeticia Martin
Radiographer at SC COUNTY WATSONVILLE HEALTH CENTERRadiographer at SC COUNTY WATSONVILLE HEALTH CENTER
Bernardo SanchezBernardo Sanchez
President-CEO at Vivid-Accent Painting Co.President-CEO at Vivid-Accent Painting Co.