Celena Lee
Milwaukee,WI
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Social Worker- GUIDE Social Worker
Aurora Sinai Center for Senior Health
09.2025 - Current
- Outreach to patient caregivers for enrollment and confirm program eligibility.
- Complete full assessments (Zarit, PROMIS, GUIDE, etc).
- Attend IDT meetings in conjunction with GUIDE team to discuss aligned patients.
- Complete PAA form for submission into CMS portal.
- Maintain regular contact with clients by calling.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Attend and collaborate with Dementia Consultation Group.
- Assessed client needs and developed personalized care plans to enhance overall well-being.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, improving access to services.
Palliative Care Social Work Fellow
U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, Clement J. Zablocki VAMC
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments to formulate and implement a treatment plan in collaboration with veteran, family, and interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate with veterans' family and Burial Detail Clerk to provide information about VA burial benefits and end of life planning.
- Attend Interdisciplinary Care Plan Meetings and Unit Rounds in conjunction with Palliative Care Team.
- Coordinate family meetings with veteran, family, and interdisciplinary team to address goals of care conversations and discharge planning.
- Coordinate Vigil Volunteers to be with veterans at end of life.
- Assist with gathering needed documents and completing Medicaid applications for community placements.
- Complete bereavement calls to offer support and information encompassing end of life resources and benefits.
- Value ongoing dialogue and the commitment to supporting veterans, families, and interdisciplinary team.
- Seek and obtain supportive resources to support stability, homelessness, legal, employment, LTC needs, basic needs, etc.
- Provide education and resources on advanced care planning/end of life planning.
- Coordinate safe transitioning and discharge planning from hospital to home, community nursing home, assisted living facility, etc.
- Advocate on behalf of veterans to promote independence, safety, self-determination, etc.
- Confidential written and verbal communication.
Youth Support Specialist
Professional Services Group
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Build rapport with youth.
- Provide comprehensive community services to support youth with unique needs.
- Advocate and support clients based on their needs, goals, and skill development.
- Analyze youth capabilities, strengths, and needs to determine the services required to meet the unique needs of youth.
- Intervention plans to meet treatment goals and compliance.
- Implement, evaluate and review youth goals in collaboration with team members, youth, and families.
- Organize and facilitate individual meetings and structured recreational activities that assist youth in developing pro-social skills and connections.
- Conduct home visits as per program standards.
- Safely transport clients as needed.
Caregiver
Caring Senior Service
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Help assist clients with personal cares, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, and transportation in their homes.
- Documentation of services and cares done with the client.
- Actively engage with clients to build a relationship and trust.
- Follow a non-medical in-home care company's rules and policies.
- Monitor clients while in our care.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Concordia University
Mequon, WI05.2024
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI01.2023
Skills
- Proactive and competent
- Documentation
- Empathy
- Resource navigation
- Adaptability
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Assessment skills
- Client confidentiality
Certification
Temporary Licensed Social Worker- Advanced Practice
Timeline
Clinic Social Worker- GUIDE Social Worker
Aurora Sinai Center for Senior Health
09.2025 - Current
Palliative Care Social Work Fellow
U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, Clement J. Zablocki VAMC
08.2024 - 08.2025
Youth Support Specialist
Professional Services Group
06.2023 - 07.2024
Caregiver
Caring Senior Service
02.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Mount Mary University
Masters of Social Work -
Concordia University