Dedicated and dependable Social Services Practitioner with a proven track record of ethical practice and reliability. Seeking to leverage educational background and professional experience into a leadership role within a progressive organization. Brings a strong foundation in child safety, family services, and support for aging adults. Experienced in managing complex caseloads efficiently, utilizing excellent time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to advocate effectively for clients. Recognized for strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication, impartiality in client interactions, and commitment to ethical standards. Skilled in rapport-building, accurate documentation, and maintaining detailed records. Known for flexibility, trustworthiness, and a consistent, client-centered approach to service delivery.
Effectively manage a caseload involving complex social, family, and environmental challenges that impact family dynamics and well-being. Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop individualized case plans. Serve as a casework consultant to staff without formal professional training, offering guidance and support. Investigate and deliver services in cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral concerns, physical or mental disabilities, and other conditions affecting family relationships, caregiving arrangements, or child welfare. Clearly interpret and communicate public social service policies, rules, and regulations to clients and the broader community. Maintain accurate and thorough casework documentation, including reports and professional correspondence.
Regularly conduct field visits, which may require long-distance travel, to implement service plans, assess client environments, and provide direct support. Utilize expertise in the California Child Welfare Training (CCWT) framework, including risk evaluation, safety assessment, child maltreatment reporting, wraparound program evaluation, Safety Organized Planning, and safety networking. Adhere strictly to departmental mission, regulations, and protocols to ensure ethical and effective service
File fictitious business name statements and other documents pertaining to fictitious business names, Issue public and confidential marriage licenses. Perform civil marriage ceremonies, register notary public oaths and commissions, Authenticate notary public signatures, Register process servers, unlawful detainer assistants, professional photocopiers, and legal document assistants, Receive negative declarations, notices of determination, and notices of exemption. Receives admitted surety insurer statements, File surety insurer powers of attorney, maintains roster of elected and appointed county officials, File Grand Jury final reports, Assist in maintaining permanent records of recorded documents, vital statistics (birth, death, marriage), and real estate documents, which serve as the legal basis for determining ownership of land.
Interpreted, applied, and explained provisions of the Vehicle Code and the regulations,
policies, and procedures of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Performed post licensing functions related to problematic drivers; and perform other related work,
Worked with customers in a fast-paced environment in departmental field and driver, safety offices, call centers or headquarters, Processed units and assisted the public in the issuance of identification cards, driver and occupational licenses, motor carrier permits, and the registration and titling of vehicles Inspected documents for authenticity, signatures, and completeness of information, Verified customers identity and documents, Administered vision tests; took fingerprints and photographs of applicants.
Assisted with the oversight of the Student Activities CenterCreate and maintained a variety of files regarding policies and procedures to the public. Assisted the public in understanding/the completing forms in accordance with policies
Typed memos, processes, and assessment of school records. Maintained student and general records, email correspondences
Directed calls to the proper recipients, departments, and organizations. Processed all students/public related documents for filing
Input data, assisted in assigning work and providing instruction to work study employees. Received and processed cash and checks for special events. Handled Inquiries from staff, students, and public and processed efficiently. Updated and or upgrade student, and or clubs and organizations information on all governing documents submitted. Processed budget requisition forms and copy/scan all documented information for auditing processes. Answered and directed phone calls to the proper recipients/departments/programs.
During my tenure as a Social Services Practitioner III, I was honored to be recognized both as Social Worker of the Quarter and Social Worker of the Year across the district. I have provided leadership and oversight while actively contributing to four distinct programs: Investigations, Voluntary Family Maintenance, Continuing Services, and serving as a Child and Family Team Meeting (CFTM) Facilitator.