Jaclyn Manetti
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Early-career social worker with experience in emergency room and pediatric hospital settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resource navigation. Known for strong advocacy and support for families facing complex medical and behavioral health needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Social Worker
Dolly Parton Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Completed psychosocial assessments for pediatric patients in a children's hospital setting.
- Connected patients and families with community resources, housing assistance, financial support, and transportation services.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and case notes within the electronic medical record.
- Advocated for patient needs during multidisciplinary care meetings.
- Provided bereavement support and counseling to families on pediatric units.
- Conducted assessments of patient and family needs, strengths, barriers, and available resources.
- Provided suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and prevention interventions for patients.
- Conducted crisis intervention, risk assessment, and supportive counseling for patients and families during acute medical and behavioral health crises.
Server Assistant
Point B
07.2023 - 10.2025
Hospital Social Worker Intern
Dolly Parton Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Connected families with community resources, financial assistance programs, benefits, and post-discharge support services.
- Recorded patient and family needs thoroughly in medical documentation for care continuity, social work interventions, and care coordination activities within the electronic medical record.
- Engaged in interdisciplinary rounds to ensure comprehensive patient assessments and care planning and case conferences to collaboratively assess patient progress, determine discharge needs, and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Assisted families in overcoming barriers to care, enhancing access to transportation, financial assistance, insurance support, and language services.
- Provided emotional support to families of NICU and Hematology/Oncology patients during hospitalization.
- Assisted with psychosocial assessments to identify family strengths, needs, and available support systems.
- Supported families in navigating complex medical diagnoses and transitions of care, facilitating understanding and coping during prolonged hospitalizations.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Apple Tree Daycare
Grand Rapids, Michigan
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Supported lead teachers with daily classroom activities at Apple Tree Daycare.
- Supervised children during playtime, meals, and nap routines.
- Prepared learning materials for age-appropriate lessons and crafts.
- Assisted with diaper changes, toileting, and handwashing routines.
- Ensured clean, organized play areas and classroom supplies to promote a safe and engaging environment.
- Greeted families and shared daily updates to foster communication and strengthen relationships.
- Provided a safe, secure and nurturing environment for the children.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance to support positive social interactions and classroom harmony.
- Modeled good behaviors for students and maintained classroom discipline.
- Responded quickly to any unexpected situations such as injuries or behavioral issues.
Harm Reduction Outreach Social Worker
Grand Rapids Red Project
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Connected individuals to naloxone distribution, syringe services, overdose prevention education, and other harm reduction resources.
- Engaged individuals affected by substance use disorders through targeted outreach initiatives.
- Assessed client needs using trauma-informed and harm reduction practices.
- Coordinated case management and referrals for housing, treatment, and recovery support services.
- Supported clients in navigating community resources for housing, food assistance, transportation, and healthcare.
- Managed resource directories and linked clients to essential community-based support programs.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2025
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-2023
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Resource Coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Rapport Building
- Family advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Emergency Room Social Worker
Dolly Parton Children's Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Hospital Social Worker Intern
Dolly Parton Children's Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2025
Server Assistant
Point B
07.2023 - 10.2025
Harm Reduction Outreach Social Worker
Grand Rapids Red Project
08.2022 - 04.2023
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Apple Tree Daycare
08.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Tennessee
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Grand Valley State University