Pamela Rodriguez

pamelalrodriguez@gmail.com pamelalrodriguez.weebly.com
254-350-5103
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Generalist EC-6 TExES Passed
Special Education EC-12 TExES Passed
Preservice Training: In Progress 30 hrs observation: In Progress
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - May 2005
Portland, OR
Master of Arts in Psychology - May 2008
Belton, TX

Portland State University,

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor,

EMPLOYMENT
Social Worker I
April 2015 currently employed
Central Counties Center for MHMR Services
Primary caseworker for individuals served by the Intellectual Development Disorder (IDD)
department
Responsible for service planning, monitoring, crisis prevention and assessment of
individuals on caseload
Establishes a service plan which identifies goals, intervention strategies, and status of
progress towards goals
Provides monthly face-to-face contact to monitor progress and service needs for up to 43
clients
Conduct assessments and develop risks assessments
Collaborate with internal and external providers, family members, school personnel, case
managers, case planners, other professionals involved with the individual
Health Care Integrator/Bridges to Health
August 2011 December 2012
The House of the Good Shepherd, Watertown, NY
Developed and coordinated health care plans for children with complex health or mental
health needs to include medical, social, rehabilitative, vocational, and educational services
Established a service plan which identified goals, intervention strategies, time frames, and
status of progress towards goals
Planned a budget for each child of up to $45,000
Conducted assessments and developed risks assessments and safety plans
Collaborated with birth, adoptive or foster parents, family members, school personnel,
case managers, case planners, other professionals, and service providers involved with the
child
Primary Therapist
March 2011 August 2011
The House of the Good Shepherd, Watertown, NY
Provided counseling for children and families
Conducted initial and ongoing assessments for children, including psycho-social
assessments
Developed treatment plans
Devised risk assessments, including suicidal and homicidal ideation and developed safety
plans
Provided case management, crisis management and problem-solving support services

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Prevention Case Manager
August 2010 March 2011
The House of the Good Shepherd, Watertown, NY
Provided case management for families with indicated child abuse/neglect reports
Completed family & child safety assessments and program/services referrals
Provided on-call services for crisis management including suicidal or homicidal behavior
Testified in court proceedings

Transition Assistance Program

Counselor

June 2009 - November 2009

Serco, Inc., Fort Sill, OK

Counseled military personnel and adult family members on the transition process,
employment assistance and the job search process
Provided job assistance training in group and individual settings
Directed automated and manual pre-separation briefings, individual counseling sessions,
and resume critiques
Conducted group classes to instruct clients on the federal resume system
Prepared and conducted briefings for installation leaders, managers and units
Case Manager
April 2007 - July 2008
Caring Family Network, Harker Heights, TX
Performed case management duties for up to 23 assigned children and their family.
Provided guidance for abused children and acted as a resource to assigned foster parents
by providing training and consultation
Conducted supervisory reviews and unannounced visits of foster homes
Initiated risk assessments and developed a safety plan for children with unsafe behaviors
Coordinated treatment planning sessions, managed the meeting, documented the
progress and goals discussed, and created a treatment plan for each child
Ensured implementation of treatment plan including providing resources necessary for
plan implementation
Served as liaison between agency and childrens managing conservator, parent, CASA,
therapist, probation officer, school personnel and other treatment team members
Attended court hearings to report of the progress of children in care as well as make
recommendations for childrens placement
Attended educational meetings to advocate for children having difficulties adjusting to the
school environment
Assisted in completing documents necessary for children and families for the adoption
process
Staff Assistant
April 2005 - April 2007
Family Advocacy Program, Fort Hood, TX
Assisted military families with community resource information regarding parenting,
counseling, support programs and activities in the local community
Developed and administered databases for training, related statistics, and reporting
purposes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
United States Navy Honorable Discharge