Andrew Terlaje
Hagatna
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker II
Department Of Public Health And Social Services
07.2021 - Current
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
Police Officer
Department of the Navy
03.2010 - 06.2021
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community and military units, to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Cumulatively issued over 50 traffic citations.
- Dispatched to over 15 reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
Detention Officer
Department of Corrections
09.1998 - 03.2010
- Processed over 100 prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of eighty inmates.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University Of Guam
Mangilao05.2020
Skills
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Child Welfare and Protective Services
- Family Reunification
- Data Collection
- Case Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Medicare and Medicaid Applications
- Court Hearings
- Case Assessments
- Referrals and Networking
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Cultural Competency
- Child Protection
- Site Visits
- Crisis Intervention
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Work Guam Chapter
Certification
- Licensed Bachelor of Social Work
Timeline
Social Worker II
Department Of Public Health And Social Services
07.2021 - Current
Police Officer
Department of the Navy
03.2010 - 06.2021
Detention Officer
Department of Corrections
09.1998 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University Of Guam
- Licensed Bachelor of Social Work
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