Manage six month transitional housing program for duel diagnosed, justice involved individuals living with substance use disorders and mental illness.
Provided support for team of 8 staff members and 40 clients at all times.
Coordinated with outside agencies to provide resources to support program requirements and it's clients.
Managed and maintained annual budget and bills.
Established goals and coordinated training for all Case Management, Housing Monitors and Custodian.
Masters Social Work Healthcare Professional Intern
U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
09.2023 - 06.2024
Facilitate biopsychosocial assessments to Veterans in Acute Care unit as well as Community Living Center at VA Hospital
Coordinated with interdisciplinary team to assist patient care needs to include, problem solving, discharge planning, patient autonomy and end of life care, as well as any other patient care goals and needs necessary
Assisted Veterans on discharge planning to secure and confirm disposition
Working with families to coordinate end of life care for their loved ones on hospital in Community Living Center
Direct communication regarding end of life plans with funeral homes
Assisted Veterans with applications for services in community to include Medicaid, Meals on Wheels and Paratransit, as well as connecting Veterans with other eligible resources
Provided flexibility to assist other Social Workers for coverage on other floors and units as needed.
Case Manager
Pioneer Human Services
09.2020 - 09.2023
Coordinated and facilitated biopsychosocial assessments for program admission.
Facilitated care team meetings for discharge planning and care management.
Maintained strong commitment to client care through care team meetings, housing supports, and resource building.
Worked with interdisciplinary team to mitigate any barriers with clients needs.
Provided proper communication and problem solving to work towards permanent housing success with 40 clients at all times.
Provided professional support to my clients with strength based approach to achieve overall wellbeing.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
06.2024
Bachelors of Social Work -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
06.2022
Skills
Biopsychosocial Assessments
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
Professional Ethics and Boundaries
Clinical Assessments and Diagnosis
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration and Support
Effective Time Management
Strengths Based Client Support
Recommendations/References
At your request, I can provide letters of recommendation as well as references, supporting my employment as a Social Worker.
Timeline
Program Manager
Pioneer Human Services
09.2023 - Current
Masters Social Work Healthcare Professional Intern