Darius Ware
Milwaukee,WI
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. There is a deep sense of empathy and genuine compassion for others that enable one to connect with individuals undergoing rehabilitation, physical and mental, on a profound level. This allows one to understand their struggles, fears, and hopes, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for their recovery journey and the overall goal of the company.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Bedrock Health Care
08.2022 - Current
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant, and current records.
- Supported clients and families from all demographics with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Managed caseloads of about 40 patients and more
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations, and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
- Facilitated timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assisted family or guardian with the completion of applications.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Encouraged elderly to engage in people-centered activities and participate in community.
- Reported signs of elderly abuse and witnessed misappropriation to supervisor.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Provided social work services, individual and family therapy and referrals.
Transport Manager/ Environmental Assistant
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
02.2018 - Current
- Transport patients to various parts of the hospital
- Met with patients daily to see if their needs were being met
- Worked and collaborated with different departments around the hospital on common issues.
- Responsible for the patient load over the entire hospital which is 150-300 individuals.
Undergraduate Intern
Ovation Jewish Home
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Facilitate care conferences involving residents and their families
- Connected with doctors and other caregivers about medication management for the residents
- Administered behavioral and mental assessments for new and current residents
- Complete thorough documentation and keep accurate and historical records for all clients.
Camp Counselor
Sojourner Family Peace Center
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Provide emotion management skills to children experiencing early childhood trauma
- Utilize diverse interventions and counseling methods to model coping skills
- Lead activities for youth groups to provide positive experiences
- Supported individual exploration of deep-seated issues and negative responses.
Volunteer
Clinton Rose Senior Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Volunteered for the community which is usually 10-30 individuals.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Represented the organization positively and professionally while providing the community with much-needed services.
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Manager
HOBO
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Collaborate with team members to complete biweekly projects
- Was a part of the hiring process for new store employees
- Handled customer complaints and various shipping issues when presented.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Geriatric Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Violence Prevention
- Clients Rights
- Electronic Charting
- Community Referrals
- Innovative problem-solver
- Conflict resolution
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Organized and resourceful
- Time management
- Skilled Community-Based Case Manager
- Case Notes
Timeline
Social Worker
Bedrock Health Care
08.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Intern
Ovation Jewish Home
09.2021 - 07.2022
Volunteer
Clinton Rose Senior Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
Camp Counselor
Sojourner Family Peace Center
08.2018 - 08.2021
Transport Manager/ Environmental Assistant
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
02.2018 - Current
Manager
HOBO
01.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin
Some College (No Degree) - Geriatric Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
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