Kelly Helmbrecht
Alexandria,MN
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Social Worker
Alomere Health
Alexandria, MN
04.2002 - Current
- Improve patient well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing personalized discharge plans.
- Maintain detailed case documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Enhance community support networks for patients by connecting them with appropriate resources and services.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and optimal outcomes for patients.
- Provide crisis intervention, de-escalating volatile situations and connecting individuals with emergency services when necessary.
- Manage high caseloads effectively while adhering to strict timelines and maintaining quality service delivery standards.
- Supervise the hospital social work team: provide guidance to social work staff, train new social workers, complete work schedules and performance evaluations with staff.
Licensed Social Worker
Bethany Home
1020 Lark St Alexandria MN 56308
10.2000 - 04.2002
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team in the admission process for new residents.
- Assisted residents and their families with adjustment to long term care
- Assisted short term rehabilitation residents and their families with connection to services and arrangement of medical equipment for return home.
- Worked with community agencies as needed in collaboration of resident overall care planning.
- Completed necessary paperwork within state and federal guidelines/laws including documentation in resident charts.
Licensed Social Worker
St Mary's Care Center
551 4th St N Winsted MN 55395
05.1999 - 10.2000
- Assist in planning, discharge planning, and identify/organize community resources for residents.
- Work jointly with interdisciplinary team members to promote and protect resident rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.
- Ensure the social services department met all regulatory compliance standards, code of ethics, and all state, federal and local guidelines.
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for each resident.
- Educate patients and families on their rights and responsibilities through resident council and family council platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
St Cloud State University
St Cloud MN05.1999
Associate of Arts -
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.1996
Skills
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multicultural Competence
- Conflict Resolution
- Sound, Ethical and Independent Decision Making
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Community Outreach
- Client Confidentiality
- Discharge Planning
- Attention to Detail and Accurate Documentation
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
Timeline
Licensed Social Worker
Alomere Health
04.2002 - Current
Licensed Social Worker
Bethany Home
10.2000 - 04.2002
Licensed Social Worker
St Mary's Care Center
05.1999 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
St Cloud State University
Associate of Arts -
Bemidji State University