Selene Moron
Los Angeles
Summary
Professional social worker with experience in healthcare settings, specializing in patient advocacy and resource coordination. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes under changing circumstances. Valued for empathy, adaptability, and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Incoming MSW Practicum Intern
Optimum Wellness Group
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Provide support within Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Services programs serving high-risk populations (e.g., unhoused individuals, individuals with severe mental illness/SUD, and maternal health populations)
- Observe and participate in individual and family sessions using trauma-informed and client-centered approaches
- Practice engagement, active listening, and rapport-building skills with diverse clients
- Assist with development of service plans and progress notes under supervision
- Support psychoeducational and group-based interventions
- Conduct community outreach and connect clients to resources (housing, nutrition, respite services)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and learn agency policies and service delivery systems
- Analyze systemic barriers impacting client populations and apply social justice frameworks
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to clients facing health-related challenges.
Silverado Beverly Place
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided one-on-one support to older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments
- Observed and participated in care planning meetings alongside LCSWs, interdisciplinary teams, and family members
- Assisted in conducting cognitive and behavioral observations to support individualized care approaches
- Supported residents in daily therapeutic activities to promote emotional well-being and quality of life
- Participated in resident and family support groups, gaining exposure to grief, caregiver stress, and family dynamics
- Collaborated with case managers and external partners to support care coordination and discharge planning
- Attended presentations and community outreach events to increase awareness of memory care services
- Applied trauma-informed and person-centered approaches when engaging with vulnerable older adult populations
Regional Supervisor, Region 9
Chicanos Por La Causa
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducts individual supervision with staff biweekly
- Supervise between 5-7 case managers
- Handle crisis intervention, conflict and confrontation amongst complex people
- Experience with learning new software applications in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledgeable with the UC Portal and the Reunification process for unaccompanied children, including category 1, category 2, and category 3
- Oversee and train program staff, including organizing orientation powerpoints, presenting orientation, assist new staff by going into the workfield for them to shadow the director on new Home Study/Post Release Services cases
- Supervise the work of caseworkers within the region, including progress reports, assessment reports, Notification of Concern reports, and case summary reports
- Ensure staff comply with agency and regulatory policies and procedures
- Assist staff in managing crisis that may arise on their caseloads
- Update excel spreadsheets daily, including the discharge roster, mail merge, west simplified roster, and West pairing tracker
- Perform a variety of administrative or executive support tasks, such as trend/quarterly reports that are confidential
- Conduct weekly audits to ensure all assessments, reports, and team case notes are current in the hardcopy file and electronic file
Assistant Regional Director
Cayuga Centers
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Coordinate a team that will provide evidence-based interventions and solution-focused work when working with families in the community
- Supervise between 3-5 case managers
- Conduct interviews for new candidates with the Assistant Vice President
- On call for 7 days, 24 hours at least once a month
- Supervise the work of caseworkers within the region, including progress reports, assessment reports, Notification of Concern reports, and case summary reports
- Assist staff in managing crisis that may arise on their caseloads
- Update excel spreadsheets daily, including the discharge roster, mail merge, west simplified roster, and West pairing tracker
- Conduct weekly audits to ensure all assessments, reports, and team case notes are current in the hardcopy file and electronic file
Case Manager
Cayuga Centers
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Ensure safety for all youth on caseload
- Coordinate initial intake for each youth
- Conduct in person home studies
- Coordinate and handle an estimate of 23 youth at any given time (3 HS and 20 PRS cases)
- Conduct safety screenings and mental health assessments
- Coordinate, schedule and confirm necessary services for each youth in their location
- Ensure each youth is enrolled and attending school
- Travel throughout the region, and potentially outside of the assigned region, to complete home studies and in-person contacts
Education
Master’s - Social Work
Arizona State University
08-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American and Latino Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2018
Skills
- Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish
- Computer: Proficiency in both Mac and Windows processing systems, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint, SharePoint
- Abilities: Strong communication and public speaking skills, great in team settings, highly competent leading peer groups, personable, avid learner, pays close attention to detail, thorough, able to multitask, independent, outgoing, capable, and adaptable in unpredictable and fast-paced environments
Timeline
Incoming MSW Practicum Intern
Optimum Wellness Group
03.2026 - 08.2026
Silverado Beverly Place
08.2025 - 12.2025
Regional Supervisor, Region 9
Chicanos Por La Causa
06.2024 - 11.2025
Assistant Regional Director
Cayuga Centers
01.2024 - 04.2024
Case Manager
Cayuga Centers
12.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American and Latino Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Master’s - Social Work
Arizona State University