Sommer Rosas
Fresno
Summary
Experienced Social Worker Coordinator with a focus on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in community settings. Responsibilities include coordinating the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs), ensuring the provision of necessary services, and maintaining detailed records through the Therap system. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of life for clients, advocating for their rights and needs while monitoring service delivery. Proven ability to manage crisis situations and provide effective communication and support to both individuals and family home providers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker Coordinator
Enriching Lives, FHA Agency
Fresno
04.2024 - Current
- Supports individuals with developmental disabilities to live successfully in the community within a Family Home under the Provider's care.
- Coordinates the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs), ensures the provision of necessary services, and maintains ongoing communication and support for both the individual and the family home provider.
- Maintains detailed records, including ISPs, IPPs, Direct Support Notes, medical records, Quarterly reports, audits and incident reports through Therap system.
- Monitors and supports Family Home Providers during home visits and meetings to ensure they are effectively providing services, implementing ISPs, and to ensure the client’s safety.
- Collaborates with other professionals, including case managers, therapists, physicians, behaviorists and other agency staff (CVRC) to provide comprehensive support to the individual.
- Work on improving the individual's quality of life based on the Quality of Life Outcomes (Choice, Relationships, Lifestyle, Health & Well Being, Rights, and Satisfaction.
- Provides transportation to the individuals when needed.
- Advocating for individuals' rights and needs, including advocating for services and supports.
Special Education Paraprofessional Volunteer
Herndon Barstow Elementary
Fresno
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Managing student behavior, including intervening in crisis situations and de-escalating disruptive behaviors.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA12-2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA12-2019
Skills
- Individual service planning
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Transportation coordination
Certification
- CPI Certified
- CPR certified
- RSO certified- FHA regulations
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Social Worker Coordinator
Enriching Lives, FHA Agency
04.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional Volunteer
Herndon Barstow Elementary
06.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
California State University, Fresno
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Fresno City College