Chris P. Cooper
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Prevention Specialist
Medical Advocacy and Wellness
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked with patients at risk of contracting HIV and other STI by providing information/education, helping schedule appointments for PrEP treatment and check-ups, and testing for HIV on request
- Raised awareness of HIV and risks to various communities
- Routinely engaged in communication with patients to determine engagement with care if patient fell out of care
- Maintained and discovered resources patients could use to help maintain regular care and improve needs in the community
- Aided in times of low staffing to other portions of social services, including in-take case management for patients living with HIV.
Elderly/ Disabled Case Manager
Central Alabama Aging Consortium
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked within Medicaid Waiver program as a case manager for up to 40 elderly and/or disabled Medicaid recipients
- Regularly conducted home visits with clients, traveling around service area to meet with clients and review their needs and conditions
- Provided information about program
- Organized and facilitated in-home services for clients based on need to prevent institutionalization and maintain independence
- Reviewed Medicaid billing for services, examining discrepancies with rendered services.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Baptist Hospice
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Conducted feasibility studies and recommended actions for proposed projects
- Attended 4 community service project-related professional conferences and meetings each month
- Shadowed Social Workers during unique home visits with clients and took notes during interviews with clients
- Assisted in the bereavement process with bereavement coordinator and clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Troy University
Troy, AL08.2018
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- In-Home Assessments
- Behavioral Health
- Clinical Documentation
- Individual counseling
- Providing community referrals
- Cultural Awareness
- Interpersonal Communication
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Case management
- Interdisciplinary Interventions
- HIV Testing
Additional Information
- Licenses , LBSW – License Bachelors Social Work No. 6266B 11/29/2021 – 11/30/2023
Accomplishments
- Managed a caseload of between 35 and 40 individuals and families.
- Used Microsoft Excel to patient-lost-to-care tracking spreadsheets.
- Provided outreach for patients seeking HIV and STI prevention with local community resources.
Timeline
Prevention Specialist
Medical Advocacy and Wellness
04.2022 - 09.2022
Elderly/ Disabled Case Manager
Central Alabama Aging Consortium
06.2020 - 12.2021
Undergraduate Student Intern
Baptist Hospice
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Troy University
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