DANIELLE SIMONE
Babylon,United States
Summary
Motivated and socially conscious individual with a deep understanding of social justice issues and the various systems that impact marginalized communities. Passionate about expanding knowledge and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Thrives in crisis intervention situations and excels under pressure. Adaptable and embraces new challenges to enhance the overall mission and objectives of the organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Case Manager
Hope For Youth
Amityville, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained a case load of four clients, ages 0-21 with identified trauma, mental health issues, and are at risk of being removed from identified guardian.
- Conducted two weekly home visits to meet with identified child and guardian to improve behavior's, set goals, build coping skills and develop independent living skills.
- Promoted client self-sufficiency with comprehensive assessments, goal setting, and regular progress monitoring.
- Enhanced client outcomes by developing and implementing personalized case management plans.
- Navigated complex social service systems on behalf of clients, advocating for their needs while securing necessary supports and connections to providers in the community.
- Ensured continuity of care during crisis situations by coordinating emergency services, assessing risk factors, and creating safety plans for vulnerable clients.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
Social Work Intern
Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, United States
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked on the Mother Baby/NICU unit with a 6 week rotation to the stroke/neurology unit
- Additionally, had some experience on the pediatric/pediatric oncology unit
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments for patients from multidimensional backgrounds
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
- Utilized tools such as; safety assessments, AUDIT-C, PHQ-9, DAST, plan of safe care etc
Teaching Assistant
Pride And Joy Childcare
Babylon, United States
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Monitored and provided care for children ages newborn - 5 years old; 5 days a week, 8 hours daily
- Engaged in standard cleaning and safety prior to arrival and after dismissal
- Provided general care for each child and performed excellent communication with the parent/guardian
- Kept up to date on DHS/OCFS policies and requirements
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally diverse class sessions
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
Case Manager Intern
Family Service League
Mastic Beach, United States
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in filling out and filing intake forms for clients
- Worked with electronic health system
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs
- Assisted in facilitating holiday, clothing, food, and school supplies drives for families and students in the community
- Identified service gaps and located needed housing and work placement resources for individuals
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments
- Assigned a case load of 5 clients to provide advocacy and weekly counseling to
Family Advocate Intern
Children Community Head Start
Ronkonkoma, United States
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted in filling out intake forms and applications for new applications and families joining
- Managed a case load of 8 families to provide advocacy for and follow up with weekly to address and assess and needs indicated or anticipated
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
- Connected each family with outpatient organizations that would assist them with needs indicated
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluated and obtain resources and provide solutions
Busser/Food Runner
Alitalia
West Babylon, United States
01.2017 - 02.2018
Party Host
Bubble
Babylon, United States
01.2016 - 01.2017
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2022
Associate of Science - Human Services
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2020
High School Diploma - Advanced Regents Diploma
Babylon Jr Sr High School
06.2018
Skills
- Great time management
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Efficient under pressure
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Self-awareness
- Social Work Core Values
- Crisis Intervention
- Advanced Directives
- Community Assistance Knowledge
- Confidential Case Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Naloxone Certification
- Mandated Reporter Certification
References
- Keara Adams, Director of Theraputic Foster Care, Hope For Youth, 201 Dixon Avenue Amityville, NY 11701 , (516)-524-9800
- Lisa Hasbrouck, Program Superviosor of ISCM Program, Hope For Youth, 201 Dixon Avenue Amityville, NY 11701
- Zarie Sedigh, Mother/Baby Unit Social Worker, Stony Brook Hospital, 101 Nicolls Road Stony Brook, NY, 11794, 631-682-0599
- Maria Montelione, NICU Social Worker, Stony Brook Hospital, 101 Nicolls Road Stony Brook, NY, 11794, 631-252-6567
Timeline
Intensive Case Manager
Hope For Youth
07.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern
Stony Brook University Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
Case Manager Intern
Family Service League
09.2021 - 05.2022
Family Advocate Intern
Children Community Head Start
09.2019 - 04.2020
Teaching Assistant
Pride And Joy Childcare
04.2018 - 08.2022
Busser/Food Runner
Alitalia
01.2017 - 02.2018
Party Host
Bubble
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
Associate of Science - Human Services
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma - Advanced Regents Diploma
Babylon Jr Sr High School