Charvette Simmons
Irv,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable social worker successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Children's Health
08.2012 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Liaison between hospital staff and Child Protective Services
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted clients in preparing applications for social security benefits, housing, and government assistance programs.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Maximized client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
- Conducted Bi-weekly Caregiver support group
- Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
- Contributed to the development of program policies and procedures through active participation in staff meetings and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Increased client satisfaction with services provided through regular follow-ups and timely adjustments to treatment plans.
- Supported ethical decision-making processes among healthcare teams by providing guidance on complex cases involving end-of-life care or medical ethics dilemmas.
- Increased patient satisfaction ratings through consistent delivery of empathetic, comprehensive social work services tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff through skilled mediation techniques during challenging conversations.
- Enhanced organizational performance by participating in quality improvement projects, analyzing data to identify areas for potential growth and implementing action plans.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Maternity Casemanager
Christian Works For Children
02.2007 - 08.2012
- · Provided case management services and resources to expectant mothers and prospective adoptive parents
- Completed clinical assessments to individuals and families
- The liaison between hospital medical staff, expectant mothers, and prospective adoptive parents.
- Conducted orientations and presentations to large groups
- Program implementation and community outreach
- conducted homestudies to assess clients home environment and provide support
- Provided grief and loss counseling to birth parents, adopted children, and adoptive parents
Casemnager
Society Of Saint Vincent De Paul
08.2006 - 02.2007
- · Conducted assessments to help improve the social and psychological functioning of hurricane survivors.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- · Responsible for linking the clients to the benefits, providers, and services needed to assist them in their recovery
- · Assist the clients with making financial and long-term recovery plans for self sufficiency
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Education
Master of Arts - Social WOrk
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX12.2001
Skills
- Psychosocial evaluations
- Conflict de-escalation
- Support Group Facilitation
- Community Resources
- Client Advocacy
- Assessment skills
- Multicultural Competence
- Crisis Intervention
- Presenting cases
- Assessing needs
- Critical Thinking
- Abuse and Neglect Investigation
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Children's Health
08.2012 - Current
Maternity Casemanager
Christian Works For Children
02.2007 - 08.2012
Casemnager
Society Of Saint Vincent De Paul
08.2006 - 02.2007
Master of Arts - Social WOrk
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Prairie View A & M University
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