Paula Tovar

Lead Case Manager at NEW LIFE FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY
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(386) 825-5501
Location
US
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Signs of Human Trafficking Certificate
    Operation Underground Railroad
    Oct, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Complex Trauma Certificate
    The Open Door
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Human Trafficking Advocacy Certificate
    The Open Door
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Trauma Informed Practice for Child Welfare Involved Children and Families
    Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
    Jan, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Training for Trainer; RFA Trainer
    Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate of Appreciation
    Los Angeles City Attorney
    Feb, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Domestic Violence 20 Hour training
    Los Angeles City Attorney
    Dec, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
    American Red Cross
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Case Manager
      • Aug 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Social Worker
      • Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

      I participated in interdisciplinary treatment planning and developed a comprehensive psychosocial assessment. I conducted assessments and screens as required. I provided crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team. I was very detail-oriented with documentation in order to remain in compliance per ORR guidelines. I supervised other social workers with reunifications, and assisted with documentation and audits. I assisted the program director with doing UC Portal audits. I acted as a liaison for JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Committee. I was responsible for the training the resource parents with the PRIDE curriculum and providing re-training to resource parents as needed. I would oversee social worker and ensures timelines for reunifications are being met.

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Case Manager
      • Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

      While I worked at new life I reunified approximately 61% of the minors who were in our care. I conducted assessments with minors and sponsor to check for trafficking concerns. While I worked at new life I reunified approximately 61% of the minors who were in our care. I conducted assessments with minors and sponsor to check for trafficking concerns.

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Eligibility Technician
      • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  • VICTOR TREATMENT CENTERS, INC
    • Pomona, California, United States
    • RHAS Specialist
      • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

      RHAS Specialist calls Resource Family and the assigned RFA CSW or RFA DPO to introduce themselves, and set up an appointment with the family. RHASS travels through the Service Provider Area as needed to provide the delivery of RHAS contract services to referred Relative/Non Relative Resource Family Applicants. RHASS conducts a home environment assessment and completes the required Resource Family Home Environment Checklist. RHAS Specialist calls Resource Family and the assigned RFA CSW or RFA DPO to introduce themselves, and set up an appointment with the family. RHASS travels through the Service Provider Area as needed to provide the delivery of RHAS contract services to referred Relative/Non Relative Resource Family Applicants. RHASS conducts a home environment assessment and completes the required Resource Family Home Environment Checklist.

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Behavioral Therapist
      • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

      Implementing ABA strategies designed by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), which are customized to each individual’s behavioral program Collecting data daily on program goals being implemented to monitor progress Primarily providing in-home ABA services to children with Autism, developmental disabilities, and other special needs Some services are provided in school and community settings Administrative tasks: Rendering scheduled sessions, submitting data collected monthly, attending quarterly staff meetings, etc.

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Victim Support Volunteer
      • Dec 2016 - Jan 2018

      Contacting and meeting with victims to help them understand the court process Working closely with service providers in the community to facilitate referrals and ensure that victims connect with the resources they need Identifying problems that discourage or prohibit a victim from testifying Referring victims to the City Attorney Victim Assistance Program to obtain emergency funds and loss reimbursements Working closely with Deputy City Attorneys to assist them in arranging a victim's transportation to court and providing accompaniment and support throughout the court process Keeping and updating documentation to reflect services offered and provided. Calling victim's to let them know about subpoenas, and CPO's

Education

  • Southern New Hampshire University
    Master's degree, Forensic Psychology
    2018 - 2020
  • California State University, Northridge
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
    2014 - 2018

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