Deiania Ross

Adelanto, CA 92301
deianiaross@yahoo.ca
562-508-6953

Statement 
My goal is to obtain employment in a Social Service, Private, Government, and /or Non-profit
Organization with a focus in advocacy, case management, and outreach for underserved and
disadvantaged populations.

Work Experience

Early Intervention Specialist

Early Start Program - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
June 2015 to Present
• Plan, schedule, and provide home visits based on individual authorization and complete session
progress notes. 
• Design, adapt, and implement activities for Cognitive, Language, Fine Motor, Social-Emotional, and
Sensory, Adaptive, and Gross Motor skill development using a variety of Developmentally Appropriate
Practices (DAP) including ABA strategies. 
• Administer assessments (Dayc2/Reel 3) and document quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress. 
• Identify changes and emergent needs on an ongoing basis and communicate to supervisor and
referral source. 
• Build and maintain a positive relationship with children, families, and other service providers. 
• Attend all monthly Inland Regional Center, Staff, IEP, and ABA meetings and trainings. 
• Provide community resources, education, and coaching to families to increase knowledge and
advocacy skills.

Teacher Assistant
Early Childhood Education - Long Beach, CA
June 2011 to April 2015
Promoted social, emotional, and cultural development by modeling and reinforcing pro-social behavior. 
• Planned, prepared, and facilitated developmentally appropriate and engaging activities. 
• Observed, evaluated, and documented students' performance, interventions, and other relevant data
to assess progress. 
• Coordinated opportunities for parent inclusion and encouraged school / home collaboration through
active participation. 
• Provided extra assistance to students with special needs according to Individualized Educational
Plan. 
• Established and maintained relationships through an ability to connect and engage using friendly
demeanor and personality.

Client Care Coordinator - Team Lead

Cambrian Home Care - Long Beach, CA
June 2003 to March 2009
Coordinated non-medical home care services for elderly, disabled, developmentally delayed, and
terminally ill with compassion, respect, and dignity with strict confidentiality and privacy compliance. 
• Efficiently created, maintained and updated schedules according to authorizations and patient needs
in computer database. 
• Recruited, hired, trained and maintained tracking system of all care provider availability, skills, and
experience. 
• Effectively partnered with clinical and community resources to oversee patient inquiries, intakes/
admissions, and discharges. 
• Performed quality assurance home visits to assess changes in patient needs and evaluate care
provider performance. 
• Fielded and documented a high volume of service related calls, authorization questions, and
scheduling requests. 
• Proficient at managing day to day activities and delivering results within the set time limits.

Social Service Designee

Plum Healthcare - Huntington Beach, CA
October 1999 to February 2003
Huntington Beach, Ca 
• Assisted supervising social worker with coordination and completion of all intake/ admission
psychosocial assessments including quarterly, semi-annual and annual follow -up documentation. 
• Advocated for patient rights and maintained strict confidentiality and privacy procedures. 
• Assessed ancillary and durable medical equipment needs. 
• Verified insurance coverage and obtained authorizations for care. 
• Facilitated discharge planning including home safety assessments, caregiver training, and
community referrals. 
• Clearly documented all aspects of services provided including psychotropic reduction attempts. 
Passion Projects 
• Family Preservation Program Facilitator - Kids Night Out/ Parents Night Out 
• Research Intern - Mentors in Violence Prevention, Bystander Approach

Education

BA in Medical Sociology
California State University - Long Beach, CA
2014

BA in Human Development
California State University - Long Beach, CA
2014

AA in Human Services
Long Beach City College - Long Beach, CA
2002

Skills

Microsoft Office, A. B. A., Case Management, Customer Service

Certifications/Licenses

Social Service Designee

July 2000 to Present
Certificated Social Service Designee

CPR/First Aid
May 2017 to May 2019
Infant, Child, and Adult

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

June 2017 to June 2019
CPI- Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security

Additional Information

Self-starter, team player, and genuine desire to be of service to others. 

 
References available upon request