Jun 01, 2026

Estefania Colazo

  • Case Worker
  • 1730 SW Parkview Ct, Portland, OR 97221
Behavioral Health

Personal Summary

I am a dedicated, compassionate, and focused case worker with over 9 years of experience working with children, youth, and families in our community. I possess great interpersonal skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, and empathy, which I apply while working with the families on my caseload. I am committed to child welfare, case management, and youth advocacy, and I am currently advancing my skills through a Master's program in Social Work.

Skills

  • Language Fluency - oral, written, and reading in English and Spanish
  • Cultural Competence & Crisis Intervention
  • Microsoft, Outlook, and Teams knowledge
  • Interview Skills
  • Research in Social Work knowledge
  • Family Assessment
  • Legal Compliance
  • Case Plan Development

Licenses and certifications

  • No specific licenses or certifications mentioned

Awards and achievements

  • No specific awards mentioned

Work Experience

Case Worker
Apr 2022 - Present Department of Human Services, Oregon City

Specializing in working with children to ensure their safety while managing the life of the case with the purpose of reuniting or finding an alternative plan. Responsibilities include casenotes, referrals, providing resources to parents and children, ongoing court hearings, and meetings with attorneys for case planning.

Case Manager
Apr 2021 - Mar 2022 Morrison Child and Family Services, Portland OR

Assisted with case planning and reunification process for unaccompanied children, case file documentation in accordance with ORR requirements, and facilitated meetings with potential placements and providers.

Shelter Youth Counselor
Jul 2019 - Apr 2021 Boys and Girls Aid, Hillsboro OR

Analyzed youths' behaviors for their safety and well-being, conducted proper case updates, medication administration, and case planning, and facilitated meetings to support youth into a smooth and successful transition.

Education

Masters of Social Work
Jan 2025 - Present Portland State University, Portland Oregon
Bachelor’s Child, Youth & Family Studies
Portland State University, Portland Oregon
Human Services General Associate
Clackamas Community College, Oregon City Oregon