MARIO TORRES
Salinas,CA
Summary
Motivated social worker with a deep understanding of social justice issues and the various systems that impact marginalized communities. Strong passion for developing and implementing programs that provide support to those in need. Known for fostering collaboration and employing analytical skills to build strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and drive positive change within communities facing challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SOCIAL WORKER
Ocean Breeze Palliative Care and Fountain Palliative Care
02.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive assistance in completing applications for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), State Disability Insurance (SDI), and General Assistance, ensuring clients receive essential financial support.
- Facilitated access to incontinence supplies and coordinated housing voucher applications, helping clients secure adequate living conditions.
- Supported clients in their search for affordable housing through housing stability programs, enhancing overall community well-being.
- Assisted individuals with utility assistance applications, ensuring consistent access to essential resources.
- Coordinated in-home supportive services (IHSS) to empower clients with disabilities and promote independence.
- Facilitated referrals for behavioral health services, dental care, and primary care physician (PCP) follow-ups, addressing comprehensive health needs.
- Organized and distributed weekly food boxes to clients in need, alleviating food insecurity within the community.
- Coordinated the provision of durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs, ramps, and bars for doorways, promoting mobility and accessibility.
- Oversaw home health service arrangements to support clients recovering from illness or injury, fostering health and well-being.
- Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
SOCIAL WORKER
Abode Services
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records
- Provided information on resource availability, including utility assistance, rental assistance programs, and other social services, to foster client independence and stability.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations
- Collaborated with community organizations to provide additional resources such as emergency funds, legal aid, and job training programs to enhance housing stability.
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
LEAD RESIDENT ADVOCATE
HomeFirst Services Of Santa Clara County
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided crisis intervention and support services to students to minimize intensity of emotional, mental and behavioral reactions to crisis
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support
- Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs
- Coordinate care plans with healthcare teams, ensuring seamless and patient-centered service delivery
- Conduct assessments to identify patient needs, leading to tailored interventions and improved quality of life
- Manage various assistance programs, including SSI, SDI, Cal Fresh, General assistance, Medicare, and Section 8
- Connect patients with essential resources such as housing, mental health, dental, and legal services
- Connect clients with job training programs, career counseling, resume writing assistance, and employment placement services
- Refer older adults to senior centers, in-home care services, and programs for elderly support and engagement
- Provide information on transportation assistance programs for clients who need help getting to appointments or accessing services
- Connect clients with food banks, meal programs, and nutrition counseling to address food insecurity
- Facilitate referrals to addiction treatment programs, detox facilities, and support groups
- Refer clients to organizations that offer support with immigration applications, legal status, and citizenship processes
- Provide information on temporary or transitional housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness
- Connect clients with parenting classes, support networks, and resources for child development and family dynamics
- Including children with special needs
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers
- Conducted unit inspections and documented on HMIS
- Elaborated weekly tasks for employees
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Stars Therapy Services
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Used multiple softwares to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY
University of California Davis
Davis, CA12.2019
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA06.2017
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Alisal High School
Salinas, CABachelor of Arts - Chicano Studies
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA12.2019
Skills
- Records Management
- Case Documentation
- Capacity Building
- Resource Navigation
- Client Documentation
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Discharge Planning
- Crisis Assessment
- Intervention Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Family Case Management
- Behavioral Counseling
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy
- Patient-centered care
- Motivational enhancement therapy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SOCIAL WORKER
Ocean Breeze Palliative Care and Fountain Palliative Care
02.2024 - Current
SOCIAL WORKER
Abode Services
01.2021 - 02.2024
LEAD RESIDENT ADVOCATE
HomeFirst Services Of Santa Clara County
12.2019 - 01.2021
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Stars Therapy Services
01.2016 - 12.2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY
University of California Davis
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY
Hartnell College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Alisal High School
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano Studies
University of California, Davis