DARÍUS WARE
Milwaukee
Summary
I am an experienced social services professional with strong commitment to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Adept at providing support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while maintaining high ethical standards. Demonstrates collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on delivering impactful results. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
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.
- Collaborated across departments to resolve patient-related issues.
VA Social Work Intern
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Conducted in-patient assessments to determine veterans' needs and eligibility for services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitated support groups, enhancing community engagement and peer support among veterans.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during challenging situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in transportation logistics and scheduling.
Social Worker
The Lutheran Home
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Cultivated client rapport and open communication using active listening skills and supportive diction.
- Administer psychosocial assessments on a quarterly and annual basis.
- Protected client privacy, adhering to all confidentiality requirements for medical records management.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times. Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Cooperated with staff and other community agencies to carry out treatment plans.
Social Worker
Heritage Square-Bedrock Health Care
07.2022 - 02.2025
- 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.
Undergraduate Intern
Ovation Jewish Home
09.2021 - 02.2025
- 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.
- Developed, monitored, and reviewed individual treatment plans to address needs and reduce conflict in the home.
- Supplied linkages to community resources for clients to assist with enrollment in public assistance.
- Assisted in daily resident care activities, enhancing overall wellbeing and comfort.
Manager
HOBO
01.2018 - 02.2025
- 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.
- Order specially items such as vanities and cabinets.
Camp Counselor
Sojourner Family Peace Center
08.2019 - 10.2019
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08-2026
Bachelors - Social Work
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee08-2022
General Medicine - Biological And Physical Sciences
Medical College of Wisconsin-AIM Program
Milwaukee06-2017
Skills
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Cultural Competence
- Trauma-informed Care
- Clients Rights
- Electronic Charting
- Community Referrals
- Innovative problem-solver
- Conflict resolution
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Organized and resourceful
- Time management
- Skilled Community-Based Case
- Violence Prevention Manager
- Leadership
- Client advocacy
Timeline
VA Social Work Intern
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2025 - 07.2026
Social Worker
The Lutheran Home
09.2023 - 04.2026
Social Worker
Heritage Square-Bedrock Health Care
07.2022 - 02.2025
Undergraduate Intern
Ovation Jewish Home
09.2021 - 02.2025
Camp Counselor
Sojourner Family Peace Center
08.2019 - 10.2019
Transport Manager/Environmental Assistant
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
02.2018 - Current
Manager
HOBO
01.2018 - 02.2025
Bachelors - Social Work
University of Wisconsin
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
General Medicine - Biological And Physical Sciences
Medical College of Wisconsin-AIM Program