Belinda Garza
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Motivated professional offering Masters in Social Work. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Hardworking and reliable Discharge Planner with strong ability in communication and team work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Discharge Planner
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Provided education, support, and guidance to families of discharged patients.
- Conducted assessments to assess patient's level of functioning and identify appropriate resources upon discharge.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Performed crisis intervention when necessary by providing emotional support to discharged patients and family members.
- Assisted families in understanding insurance coverage options so they can make informed decisions about necessary treatments post-hospitalization.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
- Educated families on available resources in order to help them better understand their loved one's diagnosis and treatment plan before being discharged from the hospital.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Assisted in the coordination of services needed after hospitalization such as home health care, durable medical equipment, transportation.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings when determining appropriate levels of care prior to discharge.
Youth Care Worker Relief
South West Key Programs
San Benito, TX
04.2013 - 01.2020
- Providing basic needs to youth upon arrival to the program
- Providing Direct Care Services to youth to ensure that ratios and appropriate supervision levels are continuously met as per state and federal requirements
- Developing positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment
- Employee of the Month.
Shift Leader
South West Key Programs
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Completing monthly supervision and maintain appropriate documentation of employees under their direct supervision
- Completing annual performance appraisals of employees under their direct supervision
- Addressing employee performance issues in a timely manner and maintaining documentation of conversations through the use of memos to the record/conference notes
- All documentation must be submitted to Program Director or designee for review
- Conducting intake services to include but not limited to: completing necessary paperwork, providing youth with an overview of the program services and for initial placements of youth in to the shelter
- Responsible for providing basic needs to youth upon arrival to the program (to include but not limited to: meal, clothing, hygiene products, shower and bedroom assignment)
- Helping and reducing to cut overtime for all Y.C.W department
- Ensured the development of staff work schedules and recommend approval or dis-approval of personal leave requests, holiday leave requests, and/or sick leave requests to Program Director or designee
- Provide Direct Care Services to youth to ensure that ratios and appropriate supervision levels are continuously met as per state and federal requirements.
Education
Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Associate degree in Social Work -
Texas Southmost College
Bachelor’s degree in social work -
University of Rio Grande Valley
Master’s degree in social work -
University of Rio Grande Valley
Skills
- Patient Support
- Staff Assistance
- Treatment Plans
- Medical Advocacy
- Problem-Solving
- Progress Monitoring
- Community Health Services
- Critical Thinking
- Community Resource Referral
- Client Needs Assessment
- Goal Setting
- Team Collaborating
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Assessing Needs
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Discharge Planner
Valley Baptist Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Shift Leader
South West Key Programs
08.2014 - 11.2018
Youth Care Worker Relief
South West Key Programs
04.2013 - 01.2020
Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Associate degree in Social Work -
Texas Southmost College
Bachelor’s degree in social work -
University of Rio Grande Valley
Master’s degree in social work -
University of Rio Grande Valley
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