AMANDA DEPEW
Belleville,IL
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SSVF Case Manager III
Chestnut Health Systems, Supportive Service For Veteran Families, SSVF
08.2021 - Current
- Assess veterans and their families delivering comprehensive case management services framed around the Housing First model.
- Advise veterans on community resources, make referrals, and devise realistic housing stability treatment plans.
- Flawlessly perform review of eligibility documentation and accuracy of files and Temporary Financial Assistance approval per Veterans Administration Policy and Procedures.
- Present case history material for review and discussion with other staff members increasing the wrap-around services provided and likelihood of successfully and sustainably housing the veteran in 90 days or less.
- Educate and prepare veterans and community stakeholders for successful and sustainable transition within the community.
- Communicate with state and community agencies to obtain and provide information as necessary to assist the Veteran and family with additional hands up.
Medical Assistant / Housing Specialist
Chestnut Health Systems
Madison, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information for approximately 70 residential clients in individual living settings.
- Perform collection of urine drug screen samples and alcohol breathalyzer samples, notify nursing staff and housing supervision of results if led to medication hold, and enter results in electronic medical record (EMR).
- Establish rapport and trust by listening and providing emotional support and encouragement to consumers.
- Observe consumers self-administer medications, observe for side effects and adverse reactions.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Peer Wellness Coach
Centerstone
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted clients with personal recovery goals, help clients develop natural support systems, and coach clients to advocate for themselves within their healthcare systems.
- Managed caseload of approximately 20-25 clients
- Implemented evidence-informed wellness interventions.
- Established realistic SMART goals increasing clients propensity towards wellness, recovery, and skill building to sustain better health
Certified Nurse Assistant
Centralia Manor
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 112-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care. Increased patient and family service satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL08.2021
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL08.2020
Associate Of Science - General Studies
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing Assistance
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL03.2016
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Rehousing
- Coordinate Service Referrals
- Housing Navigation
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Maintain Records
- Case Management
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- DSM-IV Knowledge
- Medicare and Medicaid Applications
- Analytical Thinking
- Referrals and Networking
Timeline
SSVF Case Manager III
Chestnut Health Systems, Supportive Service For Veteran Families, SSVF
08.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant / Housing Specialist
Chestnut Health Systems
08.2020 - Current
Peer Wellness Coach
Centerstone
02.2019 - 08.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant
Centralia Manor
04.2016 - 02.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate Of Science - General Studies
Kaskaskia College
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing Assistance
Kaskaskia College
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