Faith Jenkins
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Master of Social Work professional with over 20 years experience in multiple heath care settings. Proficient at identifying patient and family needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and assessment skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Upstate University Hospital
2023.09 - Current
- Tracking of multiple-visit patients to reduce presentations to the hospital Emergency department
- Provides Social Work assessments and referrals to community resources
- Maintains frequent contact with patient's collaterals in the community
- Participates in multiple weekly meetings with patient and program stakeholders
Medical Social Worker
St. Camillus Certified Home Health Agency
2009.08 - 2023.08
- Delivery of social work services and long term planning to medically acute, homebound patients in their residences
- Works with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective care plans
- Assess risk factors and coordinates program referrals for community-based resources
- Completes psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
- Provides ongoing support to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Participates on QA and Process Improvement committees
Social Worker
Menorah Park Adult Medical Day Program
2008.02 - 2010.09
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful care plans for a diverse population with medical needs
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
- Responsible for scheduling and conducting quarterly care plan meetings with participants and their representatives
Medical Social Worker
Gentiva Health Services Inc
2008.02 - 2010.04
- Delivered social work services to medically acute, homebound patients in their residences
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective care plans
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (minor: Sociology)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALMaster of Science - Social Work
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Seasoned Medical Social Worker
- Lengthy experience in psychosocial assessments and clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strong knowledge of local community resources
Timeline
Social Worker
Upstate University Hospital
2023.09 - Current
Medical Social Worker
St. Camillus Certified Home Health Agency
2009.08 - 2023.08
Social Worker
Menorah Park Adult Medical Day Program
2008.02 - 2010.09
Medical Social Worker
Gentiva Health Services Inc
2008.02 - 2010.04
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (minor: Sociology)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science - Social Work
Syracuse University
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