Mary Jane Alvarado

Mary Jane Alvarado, MSW, has extensive experience in social work, currently serving as a Social Worker Supervisor with the County of Santa Clara since May 2017, having previously held roles such as APS Social Worker III and IHSS Social Worker II. Prior experience includes positions at DIRECT HOSPICE CARE, INC. as a Medical Social Worker, and a long tenure at San Mateo County where Mary Jane worked as a Shelter Care Counselor II and Front Office Specialist. Additional roles include Medical Social Worker at Bridge Hospice & Palliative Care, Clinical Social Worker at HCR ManorCare, and Life Care Manager at Silverado Care. Mary Jane's early career includes leadership as Director of Resident and Family Services at Golden Castle Adult Day Health Center and psychiatric social work in the City and County of San Francisco. Educational qualifications include a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Notre Dame de Namur University, and studies in Human Resource Management at San Francisco State University. Mary Jane specializes in helping families with life transitions, providing essential support and resources.