Aja James-Hughes
Social Worker
Hyde Park,MA
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Coordinator
Family Care Partnership
Boston, MA
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided intensive care coordination to youth and their families.
- Facilitated development of care plan team.
- Conducted CANS and other risk assessments.
- Convened and facilitated care plan team meetings.
- Coordinated and communicated with members of care plan team to ensure high fidelity of services.
- Coordinated delivery of services to youth and families.
- Maintained medical records and completed progress notes electronically.
- Diagnosed youth for severe emotional disturbance.
- Provided clinical intake and assessment services.
- Developed goal-driven treatment plans that addressed needs of client.
- Made referrals for other services and supports.
Family Partner
Family Care Partnership
Boston, MA
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Met with providers and attended IEP, hospital discharge, treatment team and other relevant meetings.
- Assisted parents and caregivers in meeting youth needs through education, targeted support, coaching and guidance.
- Helped caregivers and family to understand mandates and perspectives of other team members while navigating through social services systems.
- Supported clients from diverse communities with specific, tailored programming, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare and social programs.
- Provided coaching and support for caregivers, advocating to make informed choices for family despite unprecedented challenges.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
School Based Outpatient Clinician-Intern
Children's Services Of Roxbury
Boston, MA
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided individual therapy to clients through various modalities.
- Provided systems-level advocacy for clients as well as consultation services to school staff.
- Provided clinical services such as intake and diagnostic assessments.
- Diagnosed youth for severe emotional disturbance.
- Participated in meetings with interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Maintained medical records and completed progress notes electronically.
- Made referrals for other services and supports.
Service Authorization-Intern
Department Of Mental Health
Brockton, MA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Conducted face to face diagnostic interviews with youth and family in community.
- Assessed validity of youth's diagnosis made by clinicians outside of DMH.
- Diagnosed youth in absence of supporting documentation.
- Assessed functioning capacity as it related to youth's primary psychiatric disorders.
- Completed bio-psychosocial assessments which included mental status exam, developed diagnostic formulation, screened and assessed risk, and made service recommendations.
- Assisted in reviewing applications to determine if youth met eligibility for DMH services.
- Supported and co-facilitated meetings for youth entering out of home treatment facilities.
- Reviewed documents for consultation on clinically complex or high risk youth for out of home treatment placement.
- Attended review meetings with DMH staff and psychiatrist to review progress towards treatment goals and barriers to discharge.
Education
Master of - Social Work
Simmons University
Boston, MA06.2020
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Fisher College
Boston, MA05.2004
Skills
- Crisis management
- Rapport and relationship building
- Thrives under pressure
- Excellent communicator
- Advocate
- Problem solver
- Team player
- Flexible/ adaptable
- Culturally sensitive
Certification
Notary Public
Timeline
Intensive Care Coordinator
Family Care Partnership
03.2021 - 01.2022
School Based Outpatient Clinician-Intern
Children's Services Of Roxbury
11.2019 - 06.2020
Family Partner
Family Care Partnership
04.2019 - 03.2021
Service Authorization-Intern
Department Of Mental Health
01.2019 - 06.2019
Master of - Social Work
Simmons University
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Emmanuel College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Fisher College
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