Experience

Rio Rancho Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• School Social Worker

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Perform casework service with individual students and their families, to develop skills in the areas of personal, social, behavioral, or emotional maladjustments which directly impact their educational success and social progress; Perform casework service with parents to ensure their understanding of decisions, procedures and meetings which affect their children, to elicit their constructive participation in resolving their child’s difficulties, and to enhance their knowledge and use of appropriate community and school based resources; Consult with school personnel on current mental health practices and concepts; work collaboratively with personnel to develop and maintain effective interactions and interventions; Assist in planning for student transitions to ensure continuity of services and refers students to, and serve as liaison with, such outside agencies as may be appropriate; Make home visits for the purpose of gathering helpful information on a student’s background, or to verify safety; Serve as liaison between home, school and community in all aspects of intervention and also when considerable follow-up and support are needed; Provide students and their families with individual, group or family interventions to assist with pro-social skill development; Prepare and interprets social histories and screens. Document all services provided to student and family. Prepare FBA’s, BIP’s to assist students with developing positive replacement behaviors. Show less



Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retired

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  • To perform the duties of the MOS 42A30 (Human Resources) in the Army National Guard. As an E6/ SSG -Squad leader, insured the overall combat readiness of my squad. • As a Squad Leader, I manage seven soldiers who are directly under me. I am responsible for the accountability, welfare, physical fitness, administrative actions, and counseling of those soldiers. I provide leadership, mentoring, and training to all squad members. • To perform the duties of the MOS 42A30 (Human Resources) in the Army National Guard. As an E6/ SSG -Squad leader, insured the overall combat readiness of my squad. • As a Squad Leader, I manage seven soldiers who are directly under me. I am responsible for the accountability, welfare, physical fitness, administrative actions, and counseling of those soldiers. I provide leadership, mentoring, and training to all squad members.



New Mexico National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Master of Social Work Intern (Clinical Intership)

  • Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  Assisted the State Behavioral Health Officer (LCSW) in clinical assessment and provided counseling and direction to people dealing with challenges like addiction, PTSD, suicidal ideations, sexual assaults (MSA), physical limitations, and other mental illnesses. Coordinated and provided care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client centered. Handled case assignments, drafted service plans, reviewed case progress, determined case closure, and helped Service Members achieve wellness and autonomy. Provided advocacy and counseling to Service Members, injured, and wounded Guardsman, and their family members on issues such as transition assistance (employment, VA benefits, and entitlements), relocation assistance, personal financial management, and other work/life areas Show less



COUNSELING WORLD, LLC

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licenced Subtance Abuse Counselor

  • Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  Facilitated individual and group counseling using therapy techniques such as but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strengths Perspective with a specialization in sex offenders, substance abuse, and crisis. As an LSAA I worked directly under a licensed clinician (LCSW, LPCC, and LADAC).

• Master of Social Work Intern

  • Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  Assisted in individual and group counseling using therapy techniques such as but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a specialization in sex offenders, substance abuse, and crisis. As an intern I was responsible for case management, maintaining files to HIPPA standards, and updating databases so clients’ files correlate. During crisis calls, I assisted Counselors (LCSWs and LPCC) with high-risk clients with suicidal ideations with and without intent/means.



Joint Task Force Vigilance

• National City, California, United States

• Team Leader

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2020

  Assisted Customs Officers process all the persons, baggage, cargo, and mail crossing the nation's borders and help interdict and seize contraband, including illegal drugs. Performed 7-point inspections on all vehicles that came through secondary inspection, approximately 100-300 per day. Assisted in breakdowns of vehicles that are suspected or confirmed smugglers of bodies and/or any other illegal substances (narcotics, pesticides, food). When the narcotics are exposed, I assisted in taking pictures, counting, weighing, boxing, and taping up the boxes for evidence purposes. Show less



Discovery ChallenNGe Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counselor

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Performed one on one counseling as needed. Performed group counseling as needed. Taught anger management, anxiety management, stress management, sexual assault/harassment classes. Ensured sexual assault and Equal Opportunities policies are kept in accordance with the Commander policies. Initiated reports of sexual assault/harassment and promotes victim advocacy throughout the process. Worked directly with victims of sexual assault in providing support, advocacy, and referrals. Worked with first responders to sexual assault (emergency room, police, etc.) in ensuring that victims receive respectful and appropriate services and information Show less



Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager/Cadre

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

  Tracked placement of cadet for a year after graduation of the residential phase. Helped cadets get placed into a job, or school if not already placed. Entered all data into National Guard database. Managed and updated cadets file as needed. Determined eligibility for the program through interviewing and evaluating the client’s status as a high school dropout. Planed, coordinated, and administered student counseling activities for Youth Challenge Academy. Assisted the Youth Challenge staff to work more effectively with cadets. Assisted each student with adjusting and goal planning activities. Monitored various resource materials to support course development and learning activities and provide evaluation and feedback. Promoted positive relationships in the community through involvement with community organizations and community service projects. Show less