Doris M. Barrio
Summary
Social services professional of 20 years experience. Well-versed in managing comprehensive evaluation, accurate reporting that focused on developing an individualized plan of care. Skilled at providing guidance,support and assistance that improves the quality of life for aging adults. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Known for teamwork skill.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Services Director
Heartland of Boca
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Performed all duties and tasks aimed at providing caregiver support and patient advocacy
- Maintained timely compliance related to MDS, Assessments (admission, annually and significant changes)
- Gave families and residents information and education regarding insurance information, caregiving and community resources
- Maintained the department deficiency free
- Worked with providers to assist families and residents obtain a safe discharge plan by working together with insurance companies, physicians and medical care professionals
Social Services Director
Whitehall of Boca
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed clinical needs of 120-134 residents with families, staff, and physicians as well as by completing evaluation tools such as but not limited to depression screenings, behavior management, and social history assessments for Medicare and Managed care beneficiaries
- Planned and arranged discharge disposition with individuals and /or families providing appropriate placement, improving quality of life and access to financial resources
- Supervised and conducted individual supervision staff of two social workers resulting in departmental deficiency free survey as well as timely MDS
- Facilitated monthly family counseling sessions related to aging, disease process and caregiving
- Maintained and managed grievance log including producing quarterly quality assurance reports
- Developed and presented quarterly reporting on use of psychoactive medication, dose reduction, and behavior management outcomes including identification of clinical trends
Social Services Director
Stratford Court
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Directed and arranged clinical psychosocial, consult or allied services needs of 60 residents and their families working with nursing staff, physicians
- Maintained deficiency free department and timely MDS
- Planned and arranged discharge disposition with individuals and /or families providing appropriate placement, improving quality of life and access to financial resources
- Responsible for conducting admission agreement signing by responsible parties or representative
- Provided information education related to aging, disease process, community resources, beneficiary coverage and caregiving for campus staff, ALF and ILF residents or families
- Maintained and managed grievance log including producing quarterly quality assurance reports
- Developed and presented quarterly reporting on use of psychoactive medication, dose reduction, and behavior management outcomes including identification of clinical trends
Social Services Director
HCR-Manor Care
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Identified individual's clinical needs working with nursing staff, physicians as well as utilizing depression screenings, behavior management, social history and psychosocial assessments for 100 to 120 Medicare and Managed care beneficiaries
- Maintained deficiency free department and timely MDS
- Planned and coordinated discharge disposition with individuals and /or families providing appropriate placement, improving quality of life and access to financial resources
- Conducted individual and family counseling sessions related to aging, disease process and caretaker
- Performed peer -review consultation across company region utilizing best practices in social services and company standards of practice
- Developed and facilitated support group meetings and family council
Care Manager
Amerigroup Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Provided bilingual education on understanding Medicaid and Medicare provisions and including access to medical resources
- Performed utilization review of Medicaid and Medicare benefits through periodic and annual home visits
- Authorized cost-effective use for direct care services based on individualized disease management and prevention plan of care for caseload of over 60 Medicaid /Medicare recipients
- Worked with Department of Elder Affairs, CARES department and Department of Children's and Families identifying needs resulting in approved level of care (LOC) for over 60 recipients
Education
MA - Human Services Planning
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MABA - Psychology
Rhode Island College
Providence, RISkills
- Written and verbal communication
- Client needs assessments
- Client advocacy
- Interviewing skills
Certification
- Florida ALF CORE certified
- American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider (CPR) certified
- Florida Extended Congregate Care Training (ECC) certified
Special Training
- Alzheimer's
- HIV-101 Intensive
- Total Quality Management and Learning Organization
- Outcomes Theory
- American Society on Aging national fellowship program
- New Ventures in Leadership
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Social Services Director
Heartland of Boca
01.2017 - 01.2023
Social Services Director
Whitehall of Boca
01.2014 - 01.2017
Social Services Director
Stratford Court
01.2013 - 01.2014
Social Services Director
HCR-Manor Care
01.2006 - 01.2013
Care Manager
Amerigroup Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2006
BA - Psychology
Rhode Island College
MA - Human Services Planning
University of Massachusetts
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