Alberto Diaz, LSW, PPSC
School Social Worker at Beacon Academy of Nevada- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Suicide Prevention
Southern Arizona Trauma Informed NetworkSep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
LivingWorksOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Suicide Alertness for Everyone (safeTALK)
LivingWorksSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Child Welfare & Attendance
California State University, Monterey BayMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Pupil Personnel Services Credential
California State University, Monterey BayMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Educator License
Nevada Department of Education-Nevada ReadyFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Nevada State Public Charter School AuthorityOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Licensed Social Worker
ASWB - Association of Social Work BoardsJan, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Beacon Academy of Nevada
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Social Worker
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Aug 2021 - Present
School Social Workers at Beacon Academy are an integral link between school, home, and community in helping students achieve academic success. They work directly with school administrations as well as students and families, providing leadership in forming school discipline policies, mental health intervention, crisis management, and support services. As School Social Workers, we also facilitate community involvement while advocating for student success. Beacon Academy is a unique educational setting with wrap around services that are offered to students in order to improve academic achievement, decrease the drop out rate, and improve the graduation rate.
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Giants Community Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Giants AmeriCorps Ambassador
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Work directly with respective league organizer to ensure a high quality program is being delivered to the community. Serve with the local agencies that host Junior Giants to implement the program and support the day-to-day operations. Assist with various league-level special events such as orientation meetings, game days, and practices. Also assist with select special events at Oracle Park such as the Buster Posey Glove Giveaway, Junior Giants Festival, and Junior Giants Day. At the end of the season, AmeriCorps Ambassadors will serve as research assistants to collect data from parents and coaches via surveys and participants via interviews.I also joined the Spanish Inclusion team in order to provide practices and content in Spanish for our players and families.
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East Side Union High School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Justice Engaged Social Worker
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Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
Coordinate, provide, and monitor enrollment services for youth in the East Side Union High School District after they have been detained at Juvenile Hall or the Ranch. In addition, monitor the progress of youth to ensure coordination of transition services and supports aiming to increase educational outcomes for justice engaged youth. Coordinate, provide, and monitor enrollment services for youth in the East Side Union High School District after they have been detained at Juvenile Hall or the Ranch. In addition, monitor the progress of youth to ensure coordination of transition services and supports aiming to increase educational outcomes for justice engaged youth.
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Junior Giants AmeriCorps Ambassador
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Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
Work directly with respective league organizer to ensure a high quality program is being delivered to the community. Serve with the local agencies that host Junior Giants to implement the program and support the day-to-day operations. Assist with various league-level special events such as orientation meetings, game days, and practices. Also assist with select special events at Oracle Park such as the Buster Posey Glove Giveaway, Junior Giants Festival, and Junior Giants Day. At the end of the season, AmeriCorps Ambassadors will serve as research assistants to collect data from parents and coaches via surveys and participants via interviews.
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Harmony At Home
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sticks & Stones Counselor
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
The program consists of ten weekly meetings with groups of 2-5 students. They learn healthy ways to express their feelings and are taught how to stay safe in their school and home environments. This furthers Harmony At Home’s mission by breaking dysfunctional family patterns, thus promoting healthier family systems both now and in the future. The program consists of ten weekly meetings with groups of 2-5 students. They learn healthy ways to express their feelings and are taught how to stay safe in their school and home environments. This furthers Harmony At Home’s mission by breaking dysfunctional family patterns, thus promoting healthier family systems both now and in the future.
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Junior Giants Ambassador
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Work directly with respective league organizer to ensure a high quality program is being delivered to the community. Collect data from parents and coaches via surveys and participants via interviews. Assist with various special events at the league level such as First Pitch Meetings, Coach and Team Parent Meetings, game days, and practices. As well as special events at Oracle Park such as the Coaches Clinic, Junior Giants Festival, Junior Giants Day, and regional events in Sacramento, San José, and Fresno, CA.
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California State University, Monterey Bay
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Chinatown Community Learning Center
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
Case management with homeless members living in Chinatown, Salinas, CA. Case management with homeless members living in Chinatown, Salinas, CA.
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Junior Giants Ambassador
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Work directly with respective league organizer to ensure a high quality program is being delivered to the community. Collect data from parents and coaches via surveys and participants via interviews. Assist with various special events at the league level such as First Pitch Meetings, Coach and Team Parent Meetings, game days, and practices. As well as special events at Oracle Park such as the Coaches Clinic, Junior Giants Festival, Junior Giants Day, and regional events in Sacramento, San José, and Fresno, CA.
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Uplift Family Services
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Residential Family Specialist II
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Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
Under direct supervision, models strength based relationships with youth and families. Work in the living environment or the school setting, assist in the design and implementation of interventions and strategies in support of youth and family goals. Ensure the provision of safety and health in a variety of environments for youth and families in accordance with agency standards. Provide mentorship and support of the Residential Family Specialist I role.
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Residential Family Specialist I
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
Create a strength based relationship with youth and assure a positive environment. Assist in the design and implementation of interventions and strategies in support of the youth and family’s goals. Ensure the provision of safety and health in a variety of environments for youth and families in accordance with agency standards.
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Education
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2018 - 2020
California State University, Monterey Bay
Master of Social Work - MSW, School Social Work and Child Welfare & Attendance -
2014 - 2016
San Jose State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology -
2012 - 2014
Evergreen Valley College
Associate’s Degree, Psychology -
2010 - 2011
California State University-Sacramento
Psychology
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