Experience

CARES Northwest

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Family Support Team Supervisor

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• TF-CBT Counselor

  • May 2016 - Present



State of Oregon

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Child Welfare Permanency Worker

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  Administered intensive time-limited casework services to children in substitute care and in their own homes. Completed Protective Capacity Assessments and identified, assessed and monitored the Conditions for Return to facilitate reunification of the child. Reviewed case records for completeness. Met regularly with children, parents, and foster parents. Presented case progress to legal parties. Held regular meetings to discuss progress and parent’s engagement in change needed for reunification. Administered intensive time-limited casework services to children in substitute care and in their own homes. Completed Protective Capacity Assessments and identified, assessed and monitored the Conditions for Return to facilitate reunification of the child. Reviewed case records for completeness. Met regularly with children, parents, and foster parents. Presented case progress to legal parties. Held regular meetings to discuss progress and parent’s engagement in change needed for reunification.



LifeWorks NW

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Mental Health Consultant/Therapist

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  Consulted with domestic violence shelter, community agencies, and mental health agencies in the Portland-Metro area regarding the effects of domestic violence on children’s mental health. Facilitated the implementation of a shelter-adapted Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports process. Presented information regarding children’s mental health, parent-child relationships, and cultural sensitivity to community partners. Provided mental health services to children 0-18 and their families. Consulted with domestic violence shelter, community agencies, and mental health agencies in the Portland-Metro area regarding the effects of domestic violence on children’s mental health. Facilitated the implementation of a shelter-adapted Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports process. Presented information regarding children’s mental health, parent-child relationships, and cultural sensitivity to community partners. Provided mental health services to children 0-18 and their families.



Morrison Child and Family Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bilingual Therapist

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  Conducted in-home therapy services with a focus on domestic violence and reducing the impact of children’s exposure to violence. Worked collaboratively with Safe Start team and DHS caseworkers to provide necessary services. Coordinated services for clients by collaborating with various community agencies. Provided supervision and guidance to skills trainer. Collected and maintained necessary data for grant requirements. Actively participated in community meetings for the betterment of services. Conducted in-home therapy services with a focus on domestic violence and reducing the impact of children’s exposure to violence. Worked collaboratively with Safe Start team and DHS caseworkers to provide necessary services. Coordinated services for clients by collaborating with various community agencies. Provided supervision and guidance to skills trainer. Collected and maintained necessary data for grant requirements. Actively participated in community meetings for the betterment of services.