Jennifer Elsner
Valparaiso (in Process Of Relocating),IN
Summary
Compassionate Social Services Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in program development, team leadership, and community outreach, with strong capabilities in strategic planning, crisis management, and policy implementation. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to drive positive outcomes in challenging social service environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Service Director
Brickyard Health Care
LaPorte, IN
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as home health, hospice, outpatient therapies/infusions/IV treatments, homeless shelters.
- Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
Social Services
Simmons Loving Care
Gary, IN
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as home health, hospice, outpatient therapies/infusions/wound care/IVs, homeless shelters
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
Education
Bachelors in Social Work - Social Work
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2021
Skills
- Effective customer communication
- Written and verbal communication
- Client meetings
- Client needs assessments
- Client advocacy
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Strategic planning
- Self motivation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goal setting
- Change management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Nominated for National Society of Leadership and Success
- Cum Laude Honors Distinctin
- Deans List
Certification
- CPR Ceritifed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Service Director
Brickyard Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Social Services
Simmons Loving Care
11.2021 - 12.2023
- CPR Ceritifed
Bachelors in Social Work - Social Work
Illinois State University
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