Maria Sanchez
West Covina
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Social Worker with expertise in psychosocial assessments and effective communication. Committed to empowering individuals through crisis intervention and program development, ensuring quality support within the correctional system.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
California Institution for Women
Chino
04.2025 - Current
- Provided individual counseling sessions for incarcerated women facing mental health challenges.
- Conducted group therapy to foster peer support and share coping strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitated crisis intervention to address immediate psychological needs of residents.
- Supported clients in navigating the complexities of the correctional system.
- Advocated for women's rights and resources within the correctional facility environment.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
- Diagnosed disorders according to DSM-IV criteria and used ICD-10 codes for documentation.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Adjusted treatment plans with current interventions and progress updates.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Wrote timely and accurate case notes to inform follow-up for effective, successful case management.
- Developed treatments and casework programs for patients each month after assessing health records.
- Met regularly with supervisors to discuss case management strategies and clinical updates.
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
City of San Gabriel
San Gabriel
04.2018 - 04.2025
- Enforced zoning regulations and building codes within city limits.
- Inspected properties for compliance with municipal ordinances and safety standards.
- Issued citations and violation notices for non-compliance issues.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement on property inspections and enforcement actions.
- Educated residents about code requirements and compliance procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of inspections, violations, and communications with property owners.
- Conducted follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with issued citations.
- Assisted in developing community outreach programs to promote code awareness.
- Appeared in court as necessary and testified at hearings.
- Protected safety and health of citizens by keeping buildings and land in accordance with housing and zoning ordinances.
- Planned, organized and directed fire prevention policies for code enforcement, investigation and public education.
- Drafted letters to property owners informing them of violations and outlining corrective actions required for compliance.
- Educated property owners about local codes and ordinances, providing guidance on how to bring their property into compliance.
- Developed strategies for enforcing codes more effectively while minimizing disruption for affected parties.
- Organized public outreach campaigns designed to inform citizens about relevant laws and regulations.
- Prepared detailed reports on inspection findings, including photographs of noncompliant properties or buildings.
SEL Associate
Upland Unified School District
Upland
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Coordinated student schedules and maintained accurate attendance records.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Assist in developing and adapting SEL curricula and programs to meet the needs of students Support teachers in implementing SEL strategies and activities in the classroom Collect and analyze data to monitor student progress in SEL skills and identify areas for improvement Use data to inform decisions about SEL programs and interventions Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents, and community partners to support students' social-emotional development. Communicate effectively with stakeholders about SEL initiatives and student needs Provide direct therapy services to students on social-emotional skills, such as emotion regulation, conflict resolution, and empathy.
Mental Health Support Administrator
Los Angeles County of Education, Wellbeing & Supp
Downey
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted the Wellbeing Department with development programs and initiatives Conducted survey questionnaires for parents Assisted in the completion of projects, research, and studies ordered by the Board of Supervisors Assisted in parent workshops with at promised youth detained at Camp Rockey and parents Managed the monthly newsletter for the well-being and mental health unit Compiled and evaluated program data and development Facilitated the implementation of programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles05-2024
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Psychosocial assessment
- Documentation standards
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional regulation
- Effective communication
- Psychotherapy experience
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Support group facilitation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
California Institution for Women
04.2025 - Current
SEL Associate
Upland Unified School District
11.2024 - 03.2025
Mental Health Support Administrator
Los Angeles County of Education, Wellbeing & Supp
06.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
City of San Gabriel
04.2018 - 04.2025
Master of Arts - Social Work
Cal State Los Angeles