Highly organized professional with proven track record in coordinating complex tasks and ensuring seamless operations. Adept at managing schedules, resources, and stakeholders to achieve project goals effectively. Renowned for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic environments, making significant contributions to organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Supports Coordinator
Senior Resources of West Michigan
09.2019 - Current
Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Social Services/Admissions Director
Allegan County Medical Care Community
03.2016 - 09.2019
Case managed residents from admission through discharge
Completed new admission intakes, in-home assessments, and admission paperwork
Maintained working relationships with hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other referral sources
Provided residents and families with insurance information and address financial concerns
Worked with insurance companies for pre-authorization and re-authorization
Helped residents and families to apply for Medicaid and completed verifications
Completed LOCD and Facility Admission Notices for Medicaid residents
Scheduled and led interdisciplinary care conference and discharge planning meetings
Ordered discharge equipment/services and completed discharge paperwork
Linked residents to outside agencies and collaborate resident care
Completed social histories and psychosocial assessments
Completed social service notes/documentation per State/Federal Guidelines
Developed person-centered care plans and review/reassess quarterly and as needed
Completed social service sections of the MDS and CAA assessments per State regulations
Performed cognitive and mood interviews at least quarterly and addressed noted concerns
Counseled residents regarding mood and family issues
Referred residents for OBRA assessments, CMH, and Psychiatric services
Scheduled and led Resident Council meetings and address any concerns with IDT
Investigated altercations and allegations of abuse/neglect and implement interventions
Interviewed residents, families, and staff for assessment of needs and/or for investigations
Completed investigation, narrative report, and develop ongoing plan of care
Applied for Guardianships/Conservatorships and testified in Probate Court
Petitioned residents for psychiatric hospitalization
Led behavior management program and oversaw psychotropic medications/guidelines
Trained staff on Residents’ Rights, dignity, HIPAA, and behavior management
Supervised Admissions and Social Services staff
Children’s Foster Care Specialist
Allegan County Department of Health and Human Services
06.2015 - 03.2016
Provided face-to-face contact and casework to children in foster care and their families
Observed and assessed individuals, families, and living conditions
Determined and implemented appropriate services and treatment plans
Located and linked resources to address clients’ and families’ problems
Wrote and maintained case histories, summaries, records, reports, and correspondence
Screened new clients to develop plan of care, service, treatment, and learning needs
Conducted family assessment and placement studies
Presented assessments and service plans at required court hearings
Testified in court on progress and services rendered to children and families
Intervened and assisted parents/caregivers with children’s behavioral concerns
Interpreted rules and regulations and coordinated programs and services
Visited clients/wards in their homes, foster homes, or residential placements
Prepared legal documents, forms, and petitions
Utilized state tools and systems to record visits, case assessments, contacts, and actions
Transported clients/wards to court hearings, visitations, and placement homes
Observed and assessed parent visitations
Social Services/Admissions Director
Allegan County Medical Care Community
07.2007 - 06.2015
Case managed residents from admission through discharge
Completed new admission intakes, in-home assessments, and admission paperwork
Maintained working relationships with hospitals, doctors’ offices, and referral sources
Provided residents and families with insurance information/addressed financial concerns
Worked with insurance companies for pre-authorization and re-authorization
Helped residents and families apply for Medicaid and completed verifications
Completed LOCD and Facility Admission Notices for Medicaid residents
Scheduled and lead interdisciplinary care conference and discharge planning meetings
Ordered discharge equipment/services and completed discharge paperwork
Linked residents to outside agencies and collaborated resident care
Completed social histories and psychosocial assessments
Completed social service notes/documentation per State/Federal Guidelines
Developed person-centered care plans and reviewed/reassessed quarterly and as needed
Completed social service sections of the MDS/CAA assessments per State regulations
Performed cognitive and mood interviews at least quarterly and addressed noted concerns
Counseled residents regarding mood and family issues
Referred residents for OBRA assessments, CMH, and Psychiatric services
Scheduled and lead Resident Council meetings and addressed any concerns with IDT
Investigated altercations and allegations of abuse/neglect and implemented interventions
Interviewed residents, families, and staff for assessment of needs and/or investigations
Completed investigation, narrative report, and developed ongoing plan of care
Applied for Guardianships/Conservatorships and testified in Probate Court
Petitioned residents for psychiatric hospitalization
Lead behavior management program and oversaw psychotropic medications/guidelines
Trained staff on Residents’ Rights, dignity, HIPAA, and behavior management
Supervised Admissions and Social Services staff
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Kalamazoo, MI
Skills
Case Coordination
Problem Solving
Written/Verbal Communication
Time Management
Self-Motivated/Independent Worker
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Critical Thinking and Goal Setting
Clinical/Medical Knowledge
Organization
MS Office/Computer Skills
Certification
LICENSED BACHELOR’S SOCIAL WORKER IN MICHIGAN (LBSW)
CERTIFIED EDEN ASSOCIATE - 2008
Timeline
Social Work Supports Coordinator
Senior Resources of West Michigan
09.2019 - Current
Social Services/Admissions Director
Allegan County Medical Care Community
03.2016 - 09.2019
Children’s Foster Care Specialist
Allegan County Department of Health and Human Services