Darlene Jarvis
San Antonio
Summary
Compassionate social worker with several years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
University Hospital Systems
San Antonio
12.2023 - Current
- Facilitated patient assessments to identify social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Developed and implemented care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Provided counseling and support to patients and families during critical situations.
Social Worker
Freedom Hospice
San Antonio
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Facilitated patient assessments to identify social, emotional, and financial needs for end of life care including bereavement.
- Developed and implemented care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
- Provided counseling and support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Education and teaching in the community and with patients and families to include presentations, legal consents, and collaboration in and with acute healthcare settings.
Social Worker
Guiding Light Hospice
San Antonio
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Facilitated patient assessments to facilitate end of life care needs for patients and families.
- Developed and implemented care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided counseling and support to patients and families during critical situations.
Social Worker
Odyssey Hospice - a Gentiva
San Antonio
10.1998 - 03.2007
- Facilitated patient assessments to identify social, emotional, and financial needs.
- Developed and implemented care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Provided counseling and support to patients and families during critical situations.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Social Work
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX 08.1998 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX 08.1995 - 08.1999
Skills
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Social services knowledge
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Community outreach
- Counseling techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Cultural competence
- Team facilitation
- Grief and bereavement counseling
- Patient-centered care
- Confidential case documentation
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Referrals and networking
- Efficient under pressure
- Family maintenance
- Assessment skills
- Client advocacy
- Basic cardiac life support (BCLS) certified
- Cultural history
- Solution-based interventions
- Educational support
- Staff training and onboarding
- Elder care
- Discharge planning
- Community resources
- Social services
- Grief processes
- Client needs assessment
Certification
- Master of Social Worker. 35019
Accomplishments
- First Music and Memory Program in Texas recognized by State of Texas.
- Gold Award
- Outstanding. Customer Service Award
Timeline
Social Worker
University Hospital Systems
12.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Guiding Light Hospice
12.2021 - 06.2022
Social Worker
Freedom Hospice
06.2017 - 12.2022
Social Worker
Odyssey Hospice - a Gentiva
10.1998 - 03.2007
Master of Science - Medical Social Work
Texas State University
08.1998 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Our Lady of The Lake University
08.1995 - 08.1999