Jessica Iles
Scotts Valley
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Master of Social Work (MSW) candidate with experience in providing comprehensive support to diverse populations. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Passionate about advocating for social justice, promoting equitable access to resources, and empowering individuals and families to achieve their goals. Strong commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
Soquel Union Elementary School District
08.2024 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling services to elementary and middle school students to address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to conduct assessments, develop intervention plans, and support IEP and 504 plan implementations
- SEL facilitation and psychoeducation of social skills, coping strategies, and bullying prevention while offering crisis intervention and conflict resolution support
- Address current barriers to students’ and families’ truancy and attendance-related challenges
Graduate Student Abstractor
California Department of Public Health
05.2024 - Current
- Assist in data abstraction from coroner, toxicology, and law enforcement reports for the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS)
- Enter and manage detailed data to support the analysis of homicide, suicide, and unintentional firearm deaths
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams under the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB) to ensure accurate data reporting
- Contribute to the development and evaluation of violence prevention efforts using evidence-based data
- Experience in public health surveillance and data analysis in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Social Work Intern/ Independent Living Program Coordinator
Encompass Community Services
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: TAY, Santa Cruz, CA
- Provided case management and rehabilitation counseling for TAY youth, ensuring accurate clinical documentation using the Avatar system and Medi-Cal billing
- Supported the development of Independent Living Skills through individualized interventions
- Delivered education on social-emotional skills to enhance youth well-being
- Facilitated resource navigation and community outreach for youth support
- Collaborated in multi-disciplinary meetings to coordinate comprehensive care
Social Work Intern
Caroline Davis Intermediate School
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Oak Grove School District
- Managed and maintained the on-site Wellness Center, ensuring a supportive environment for student well-being
- Provided social-emotional support and conducted crisis interventions to address student mental health needs
- Facilitated conflict mediation to resolve student disputes and promote positive peer relationships
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in SST, IEP, and 504 Plan meetings to advocate for student success
- Connected students and families with resources and support
- Developed and implemented school-wide initiatives to promote positive mental health and wellness
Education
Master of Social Work - Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC), Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA)
San José State University
San Jose, CA05.2025
B.A. - Social Work
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2023
A.A. - Sociology
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA05.2021
Skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Empathy
- Resource Coordination
- Trauma-informed practice
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- School Social Work Association
Certification
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Soquel Union Elementary School District
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Student Abstractor
California Department of Public Health
05.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern/ Independent Living Program Coordinator
Encompass Community Services
08.2023 - 05.2024
Social Work Intern
Caroline Davis Intermediate School
09.2022 - 05.2023
B.A. - Social Work
San Jose State University
A.A. - Sociology
Cabrillo College
Master of Social Work - Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC), Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA)
San José State University
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