Carmita Ceja Chiodi
Shelton,CT
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional and volunteer offering 9-years background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Advocate
The Center For Family Justice
01.2006 - 02.2013
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Provided short term crisis counseling to adults and minors. Also referred clients to long term counseling services.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in interviewing both English and Spanish speaking job applicants.
- Trained new hires.
- Assigned clients to Advocates.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Dental Office Manager
Distinctive Dental Services
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
- Maintained patient data with required regulatory chart documents, personal information and treatment consultation documentation.
- Oversaw facilities and equipment cleanliness and safety for optimal patient protections.
- Supervised and led team of dental hygienists and dental assistants.
- Increased and stimulated new patient growth by supporting sales, marketing and promotional programs.
- Achieved revenue goals with successful management of patient scheduling, receivables and miscellaneous operations expenses.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Reviewed flash reports, prepared bank deposits and posted daily revenues to stay on top of administrative demands.
Skills
- Domestic Violence Training
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Abuse and Neglect Reporting
- Violence Prevention
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Referrals
- Suicide Intervention
- Large Caseloads
- Play Therapy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Human Services
Timeline
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Advocate - The Center For Family Justice
01.2006 - 02.2013
Dental Office Manager - Distinctive Dental Services
01.2002 - 01.2006
University of Bridgeport - Bachelor Of Science, Human Services
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