Social Services Agency
OCEA members in the Social Services Agency are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Social Services Agency plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in the Social Services Agency. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Social Services Agency. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
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March 8, 2022
You can get $27 off the Ticketmaster price to watch the Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets in a regular season game Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Crypto Arena (formerly Staples Center). Ticket quantity is limited so you have to act fast!
2022 OCEA Scholarship Applications now available!
March 7, 2022
Paying for a college education isn’t easy. That’s why the OCEA Board of Directors awards scholarships each year for dependents of OCEA members.
CFS Social Worker Update - March 7, 2022
March 7, 2022
In late 2021, OCEA submitted a series of demands to SSA and CFS management. The demands concerned a number of longstanding workplace issues that were exasperated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In an attempt to build additional workplace organization, and to identify additional issues facing CFS workers, OCEA Representatives hosted meetings for Social Workers in each CFS program to create a space to discuss program-specific issues and identify program worker leaders. Those meetings concluded last week and were extremely productive.
FREE PAPER SHRED EVENT - Thursday, March 31!
February 17, 2022
The Orange County Employees Association is hosting a FREE paper shred and e-waste recycling event in collaboration with Orange County's Credit Union, California Electronics and Shred Confidential. The event is from 9 a.m.-Noon Thursday, March 31.
CFS Caseload Management Forum--Wednesday, Feb. 16
February 14, 2022
Please plan to attend the CFS Caseload Management Forum at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. Please use the Zoom link below to join the meeting.
Members Only Seminar: Learn about Wills and Trusts from Orange County's Credit Union (video)
February 14, 2022
One of OCEA’s most popular seminar topics—Wills and Trusts—is back in a virtual format brought to you by Orange County’s Credit Union (OCCU) and presented by Natalie Spiwak, President of Affinity Trusts. The seminar is titled, "Controlling Your Legacy."
Program Specific Meetings in CFS begin Feb. 8
February 4, 2022
To ensure each CFS program has a space to discuss program-specific issues, your OCEA team will be hosting meetings for Social Workers in each CFS program.
CFS Social Workers the Focus of Voice of OC Article
January 31, 2022
On Friday, the Voice of OC published an article on the situation facing County Social Workers in CFS. The article is titled, "Breaking Point: County Social Workers Decry Overwhelming Caseloads, Understaffing."
SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY STEWARDS
Kendall Ackroyd
Alfonso Alvarez
Olivia Astran
Adrian Bogarin
Denise Boyd
Felicia Burkeman
Shannon Captain
Monica Caudle
Yajaira Cervantes
Daniel Cruz
Eva Cruz
Jose Flores
Cheryl Fuller
Jose Gomez
Michelle Grahovac
Tricia Guinto
Stephanie Hardy
Minda Herman
Laura Hosfeld
Jeff Kanarek
Caryn Llewellyn
Randy Lopez
Jake Lyon
Stephanie Marquina
Santiago Mendez
Michael Mestas
Jazmin Morales Rosas
Julie T. Ngo
Alma Nichols
Angela Perez
John Provencio
Vanessa Razo
Rhonda Reed
Christina Tompkins
Mariluz Torrez
Frances Tu
Dena Turrietta
Veronica Valadez
Rosa Valencia
Susana Vasquez
Lois Wilson
Doug Windsor
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES

Alyse DeCavallas
Labor Relations Representative

Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Representative

Alisha Greene
Labor Relations Representative

Donika Nuñez
Labor Relations Representative

Veronica Rodarte
Operations Manager

Kerensa Schupmann
Senior Labor Relations Representative