ALI CASE
Sewell
Summary
Master of Social Work
Compassionate and dedicated Master's-level Social Worker with extensive experience supporting children, adults, and families across child welfare, behavioral health, and managed care systems. Passionate about educating individuals, empowering people through knowledge, and connecting them to meaningful resources and supports. Guided by the NASW Code of Ethics, I practice with integrity, professionalism, and respect for dignity, self-determination, and person-centered care. Committed to public service and to making a positive, lasting impact through ethical, client-centered practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Coordinator – LTSS / HCBS Waiver Program
UPMC Health Plan
Philadelphia
04.2024 - Current
- Provide care coordination for participants receiving Medicaid waiver-funded services under Community Health Choices (CHC) and HCBS LTSS programs.
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments in the field to determine appropriate levels of care and support community-based living.
- Develop, review, and monitor participant-centered plans of care in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintain a self-directed schedule balancing high-volume field travel with timely, accurate, state-compliant documentation.
- Educate members on services, rights, and appeals processes to promote informed decision-making and continuity of care.
Service Coordinator – LTSS / HCBS Waiver Program
AmeriHealth Caritas / Keystone First
Philadelphia
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitated participant-centered service coordination for individuals enrolled in HCBS waiver programs.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments, annual care reevaluations, and critical incident reporting in alignment with CHC requirements.
- Educated participants on assessments, service options, eligibility, and rights.
- Maintained detailed documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and continuity of services.
Older Adult Protective Services (OAPS) Investigator
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Philadelphia
04.2022 - Current
- Investigated allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of adults age 60+ in accordance with protective services laws.
- Conducted urgent field assessments and implemented emergency safety interventions when necessary.
- Coordinated with law enforcement, legal entities, and service providers to ensure client safety.
- Prepared documentation and provided safety-focused court testimony and case updates as required.
Case Manager
Turning Points for Children (CUA)
Philadelphia
09.2019 - Current
- Managed high-volume child welfare caseloads focused on safety assessments, permanency planning, and family reunification.
- Facilitated Family Team Conferences (FTC), school meetings, and family decision-making sessions.
- Prepared court documentation and provided safety-focused testimony and case updates in Family Court.
- Utilized mediation and conflict-resolution strategies to support family engagement and permanency outcomes while prioritizing child safety.
- Maintained accurate case documentation in compliance with DHS performance standards.
Case Manager
Turning Points for Children (CUA)
Philadelphia
04.2015 - Current
- Provided case management services in accordance with DHS standards, including safety assessments and visitation services.
- Coordinated placements in kinship and foster care settings and prepared families for program participation.
Mental Health Specialist
Rutgers University
Cherry Hill
03.2015 - Current
- Supported individuals transitioning from state psychiatric hospitalization to community-based supportive housing.
- Provided crisis intervention, counseling support, and case management services.
- Assisted with medication monitoring, daily living skills, and linkage to community resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to promote stability and recovery.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJSkills
- Child Welfare & Family Systems
- Case Management & Care Coordination
- Safety, Risk & Protective Assessments
- Permanency Planning & Family Reunification
- Protective Services Investigations (CPS & OAPS)
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Behavioral & Mental Health Support
- Substance Use & Recovery-Oriented Services
- Court Documentation, Testimony & Legal Collaboration
- Family Mediation, Conflict Resolution & Engagement
- Person-Centered & Trauma-Informed Practice
- Community Resource Linkage & Advocacy
- Independent Field-Based Work & Time Management
- State & Regulatory-Compliant Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Candidate
- Certified School Social Worker (CSW)
- Mental Health First Aid
SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIPS
Turning Points for Children – CUA | Philadelphia, PA
September 2020 – May 2021
- Special Project: Family Finding. Reconnected children in the child welfare system with extended family and supportive adults to promote permanency.
Epiphany Wellness Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation | Blackwood, NJ
January 2023 – August 2023
- Conducted group facilitation, assessments, and treatment planning under LCSW supervision.
Timeline
Service Coordinator – LTSS / HCBS Waiver Program
UPMC Health Plan
04.2024 - Current
Service Coordinator – LTSS / HCBS Waiver Program
AmeriHealth Caritas / Keystone First
10.2022 - Current
Older Adult Protective Services (OAPS) Investigator
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
04.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Turning Points for Children (CUA)
09.2019 - Current
Case Manager
Turning Points for Children (CUA)
04.2015 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Rutgers University
03.2015 - Current
Master of Social Work -
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University