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Chairman Phil Mendelson
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
i IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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17 To appoint Yvonne Garces to the Commission on Health Equity.
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19 RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
20 resolution may be cited as the “Commission on Health Equity Yvonne Garces Appointment
21 Resolution of 2024”.
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23 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia appoints:
24 Ms. Yvonne Garces
25 Naylor Road, SE
26 Washington, D.C. 20020
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29 as a nonvoting Ward 8 community advisory member of the Commission on Health Equity,
30 established by section 5043(c)(1)(B)ofthe Commission on Health Equity Amendment Act of
31 2016, effective October 8, 2016 (D.C. Law 21-160; D.C. Official Code § 7-756.01(c)(1)(B)),
32 replacing Maranda Ward, to serve at the pleasure of the Council.
33 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copyofthis resolution,
34 upon its adoption, to the appointee, the chairperson ofthe Commission, and to the Office of the
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36 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
«Extensive social work experience with case expertise involving family
dysfunction, mental health, social cultural adjustment and crisis intervention
AREA OF EXPERTISE
CLINICAL AND ASSESSMENT SKILLS.
* Provide referral linkage to school-based support services and community
resources
* Interface with school officials in determining appropriate academic placement
© Conduct home visitation for patients and families experiencing crisis
Conduct family assessments, individual, family and group counseling to address
family needs and improve family functioning
© Assist families in developing an understandingofthe problems within the family
unit.which often relates to secrecy and abuse
© Effectively perform case management services to adolescents, families and
adjudicated youth
© Mediate family conflicts during in-home visits or follow-up services
LEADERSHIP
© Skills in new program development, proposal and grant writing
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
10 /2003-Present Children’s National Center Washington, DC
Family Services Associate
EDUCATION
Master Social Work (2002) Howard University ‘Washington, DC
Bachelor Social Work (1998) University of DC Washington, DC
LICENSURE
Candidate for Social Work Licensure
 Collaborates with physician and other healthcare members to ensure patient receives
optimal care.
Completes computer training classes offered through Children’s National Center as,
appropriate.
Acts as liaison between schools, families, and community agencies.
Participates in IEP Meetings, Special Education related teams.
Interacts with colleagues in an ethical and professional manner.
Grants writing for Grandparents Support Group
Received Award for Outstanding Work with the Grandparents Support Group from
Children’s National Center for 2010
Assists Family Services Supervisor with writing periodic reports to comply with grant
requirements.
Community Services
Serves on the Parent Advisory Councilof the Children’s Health Project of DC
Serves on the Garden Club at THEARC
‘Serves on the Relatives as Parent Task Force
Computer Skills
Windows 98 and 2000
Microsoft Word
Excel
Outlook
E-Clinical Work
Conferences and Trainings
EssenceofAdolescence, April 27, 28, 29, 2009
Seminar on Violence, December 8, 2008Building Successful Relationships in a Child's
School Life, June 6, 2007
Common Sense Parenting May 2010
The Center for Child Protection and Family Support, April 2004
Ethics in Social Work March 2007, December 2010
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
= Strong organizational, planning, problem- solving skills,
= Efficient in handling legal disputes arising outof health related services.
* Highly knowledgeable of Medicare regulations and guidelines.
Children’s Health Project of DC
2003- Present Children’s National Center, Washington DC
Provides referral linkage to school- based support services and community resources,
Conducts home visits for patient/ families experiencing personal, family, or school-
related difficulties,
Conducts interviews with patients and families to asses and review their situation.
Coordinates and facilitates a Grandparent Support Group.
Developed the Grandparent Support Group.
Works directly with patients, answer their questions and meetings their needs.
Organized and supervised activities for social work conference, training, and
workshops.
= Provides psycho-social assessments, supportive services, emergency concrete
assistance, information, and referred patients to external agencies and community
resources.
* Provides follow up telephone and appointment support with parents/caregivers for on-
going assistance with social issues to promote continued medical and social service
follow up.
Performed case management and telephone follow-up for appointment support.
Participates in the development of the patient/ clinical treatment plans with members
ofthe clinical team.
= Participates in multidisciplinary teams and meetings for example child protection,
mental health, system of care, and Department of Youth Rehabilitate Services
(DYRS).
Participates attends court hearings or adjudicated servicesfor juveniles.
Assisted in case management and co-facilitating activities.
Worked with children and families in making needs assessments and referrals.
Conducts training sessions, workshops, and co-facilitated seminars on violence,
ethics, teens and grandparents.
«Maintains current knowledgeofand working relationships with community resources
and social service providers.
= Attends interagency clinical meetings as required.
* Provides crisis intervention as needed.
* Submit statistical information and program reports to the Family Services Supervisor
on a monthly basis.
Attends staff- meetings and in-service trainings as required.
= Maintain case load as agreed to by Family Services Supervisor, to include
documentation of all services provided and accurate, up-to date case notes in the
appropriate format.
= Trained two social work students in affiliation with the Universityofthe District of
Columbia undergraduate social work program in 2007 and 2009.
* Conducted research
* Recommends and make decisions about the best courseof action for patient and
families.
= Ability to manage and prioritize the daily work effectively
= Ability to communicate professionally, concisely, and effectively with intemal and
external customers/ agencies.