John Baca-Saavedra is a highly skilled social services professional with over 30 years of experience in case management and adjudication. He has successful experience determining eligibility for disability benefits, public assistance programs, Medicaid, and more. He has strong writing and verbal communication skills and in-depth knowledge of New Mexico and federal social services programs.

1. John Baca-Saavedra
Albuquerque, NM
505-307-0431
jjbs1951@gmail.com
Highly skilled social services professional with a broad range of experience in human services.
Successful case management and adjudication for clients with multiple needs. Able to interface
well with staff and clients. Strong writing and verbal skills and in depth knowledge of New Mexico
state services.
SOCIAL WORK
ADJUDICATOR, 10/2007 – 4/2011
Disability Determination Services, Division of NM DVR
2600 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505
DUTIES: Knowledge of Social Security Disability law & regulations.
Interview claimants, assess and determine eligibility. NM State Personnel:
505-476-7759
FAA, 6/2001 - 10/2007
NM Human Services Dept/Income Support Division, HSD/ISD,
2600 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 DUTIES: Knowledge of TANF,
Food Stamp & Medicaid Programs. Interview clients to assess and
determine eligibility for benefits. NM State Personnel: 505-476-7759
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ART IN SOCIAL WELFARE, BSW, 1985 - 1986
University of Washington, UW, Seattle WA, 98195
SOCIAL WORK, 1980 -1981
Undergraduate
Portland State University, PSU, Portland, OR
1980,
LEGAL ASST. PROGRAM, 1980
Portland Community College, Portland, OR
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, 1977
Portland Community College, Portland, OR
PROFESSIONAL BUS DRIVER – CDL Class B,
Passenger Endorsement
Highly skilled professional with a broad range of experience.
Successful case management and adjudication for clients with multiple needs.
Ability to interface well with staff and clients. Strong writing and verbal skills
and in depth knowledge of federal and state governmental policies
in the areas of disability and human services.

2. TRANSIT OPERATOR
SANTA FE TRAILA, 06/2012 - 03/2015 HR: 505-955-6602
2931 Rufina St,
SF, NM 87507
TRI-MET, PTLD, OR 09/1996 - 03/2000 HR: 503-962-7505
METRO, Seattle, WA 07/1984 – 11/1994 HR: 206-296-7340
DUTIES: Operate city bus over fixed routes. Customer service.
REFERENCES
PROFESSIONAL
Martin Andrews
Associate Artistic Director, Shakespeare in the Plaza
Creative & Managing Director
at Canopy Creative Productions
and Producing Director at Working Group Theatre
505-913-3310
Olga Sanchez-Saltveit,
Formerr Artistic Director of Milagro Theater, Ptld, OR.
Studying Theater Arts, Oregon State University
503-866-0851
Larry Sullivan, Ret. DDS Adjudicator
505-242-4931
PERSONAL
Virginia Lucero (cousin) 505-721-0400
Neil Falconbridge (actor) 505-227-0326
Joel Domshot (friend) 575-517-6190