BRITTANY ANDERSON

• Completed Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification
• Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes
• Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create integrated care plans, improving overall client health outcomes
• Conducted comprehensive assessments for individuals and families to identify needs, leading to personalized intervention plans
• Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation
• Educate and support with completion of advanced directives
• Assisted families with funeral planning to facilitate a respectful and meaningful process
• Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Provided education on social and emotional factors impacting health and end-of-life issues.
• Coordinated care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance client support and service delivery
• Onboarded new social workers, providing guidance on case management and job duties
• Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients
• Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers
• Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.

• Conducted weekly home visits with caseload of 15-20 families
• Developed educational materials for families on available resources
• Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, food assistance, and educational opportunities
• Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements
• Promoted healthy communication within families by mediating conflicts and facilitating open discussions
• Participated in mandatory training sessions to enhance skills for certifications and best practice
• Complete The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) with families
• Complete Ages & Stages (ASQ) screen routinely to monitor development
• Planned/Coordinated family events in community
• Attended health fairs to promote HANDS and other Health Department services
• Identify and support families in overcoming barriers
• Fostered a positive working environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, respect, and collaboration with team members.

• Moderator during annual Kids Are Worth It! conference sessions
• Assisted in planning, setup, and execution of Kids Are Worth It! Conference to facilitate community engagement
• Assisted with setup and execution of 5k run/walk
• Supported program coordination to enhance child safety initiatives across Kentucky
• Assisted in developing educational materials for community outreach programs
• Conducted research on best practices in child abuse prevention strategies
• Collaborated with team members to organize events promoting child welfare awareness
• Facilitated training sessions for volunteers on child protection policies and procedures
• Analyzed data from surveys to assess community needs and program effectiveness
• Supported staff members in their daily tasks
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
• Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system
• Conducted comprehensive research on funding opportunities to identify potential grant sources

• Provided wrap around case management
• Conducted home visits regularly with pt/family as well as collateral contacts
• Conducted routine phone calls, checking in on client's needs and follow-ups
• Provided needed community resource information to families
• Developed and maintained client care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinated services for clients, ensuring timely access to resources and support
• Served as a primary point of contact for clients
• Maintained accurate records of all service activities
• Monitored progress towards service plan goals
• Provided crisis intervention services, facilitating support for clients in distress
• Maintained open lines of communication with other professionals involved in a client's care plan, ensuring a comprehensive and holistic approach to treatment
• Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure they received the necessary accommodations in the school settings
• Developed strong rapport with clients, building trust and enabling more effective case management interventions
• Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing urgent cases and ensuring timely follow-ups.

Completed full-time advanced standing program

• Beaven-Eidetik Research Fellowship in Development Disability & Mental Retardation Scholarship Recipient