Dedicated Social Worker well-versed at building relationships with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Clinical Intake Coordinator and Social Worker
Oliver Behavioral Consultants
09.2022 - Current
Created and implemented new intake process
Educate current employees, new clients and existing clients on Intake process and diagnostic evaluation process
Conduct initial intake evaluations for families
Assist with diagnostic process utilizing various screening and assessment tools
Coordinate care for families utilizing transdisciplinary model and family-first approach
Help families navigate complex systems of support including Case management agency options, Medicaid waiver services, and Education services
Keep detailed records of all clinical sessions and complete billing protocols
Provide case management and mental health services to clients with varying needs.
Service Coordinator (Case Manager)
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
12.2017 - 09.2022
Coordinated services and support for up to 75 families at any given time
Reviewed medical and assessment documents for all children with developmental delay or established condition
Lead meetings with families and provider team to ensure each family receives individualized services that meet their needs
Utilize various billing methods including Medicaid to support families and state of Colorado with cost of services
Track all contacts related to each case in multiple statewide systems
Provide families with resources to promote self-efficacy related to their child's developmental disability or delay
Able to work within underfunded program impacted annually by federal, state, and local changes
Able to adapt to COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on services, community, and organizational culture.
Internship
Alliance
08.2021 - 08.2022
Represented Alliance in local, state, and federal policy groups including Early Intervention stakeholder groups, HCPF's Direct Care Workforce Collaborative meetings, and all Alliance committee meetings
Ensured state members were informed of all updates from policy groups with weekly memos and presentations to Alliance's Board of Directors
Interacted professionally with legislators, members, and state representatives in variety of settings
Created template for state and federal agencies to easily implement Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility practices with ANCOR.
Administrative Assistant
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
04.2017 - 12.2017
Offered exceptional customer service to all clients, families, and providers that came through adult day center
Processed billing for over 150 clients and entered records into statewide databases
Ensured all clients and visitors were checked in and out of building daily
Kept up-to-date records on all clients to guarantee their safety on transportation to and from day center.
Retail Supervisor
Crossmark
05.2014 - 09.2016
Interviewed, hired, trained and engaged team members in executing various product and food demo projects with excellent customer service skills
Managed team of 20 employees
Conducted in-store audits of food demos, product placements, and completion of projects to meet client expectations
Strategically planned and organized equipment, materials, and team members schedules
Effectively communicated project expectations and completed evaluations on each team members’ performance throughout project to ensure quality standards.
Education
Masters in Social Work -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
12.2022
Bachelors in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication - undefined
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
05.2013
Skills
Customer Service Management
Program Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Report Writing
Effective Communication
HIPAA Compliance
Appointment Scheduling
Clinical Documentation
Project Coordination
Problem-solving abilities
Insurance Verification
Patient confidentiality
Timeline
Lead Clinical Intake Coordinator and Social Worker
Oliver Behavioral Consultants
09.2022 - Current
Internship
Alliance
08.2021 - 08.2022
Service Coordinator (Case Manager)
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
12.2017 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
04.2017 - 12.2017
Retail Supervisor
Crossmark
05.2014 - 09.2016
Masters in Social Work -
Colorado State University
Bachelors in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication - undefined
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