Highly organized and self-motivated professional with 4 years of experience in a Social Worker role and over 2 years in Case Worker volunteer position. Experienced with individuals and families experiencing food poverty, housing issues, and homelessness completing ISPs, coordinating referrals and other services in the community, assisting with employment and housing searches, completing housing visits – homes, shelters, and foster care. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the coordination of criminal justice and intermediate sanction programs. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to quickly assess a situation and act accordingly. Fluent communication and presentation skills in English, Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish. Proven team player providing motivation, training, and leadership by example.
Volunteer of America, 06/2013, 07/2015, Case Worker, Assisted inmates with a drug addiction, mental health issues or homelessness, Provided services to them with MassHealth applications, and Social Security, Assisted inmates prepare for transition to the community by searching for jobs, housing transition, and treatment programs for alcohol and drug addiction