Dedicated Health Education Specialist and Community Service Liaison with a passion for communication and collaboration. Proactive problem-solver with strong determination to drive organizational success by delivering practical solutions. Highly motivated to make impactful contributions and achieve goals.
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Jade E. Rodriguez
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Lehigh & Northampton Counties, Areas Agencies on Aging
Aging and Behavioral Health Service Coordinator
01.2023 - 09.2024
Job overview
- As the Behavioral Health and Aging Coordinator, I assist Lehigh County and Northampton County Area Agencies on Aging by coordinating and implementing Behavioral Health resource coordination strategies and activities that improve access to behavioral health services for older adults in the designated counties. The primarily focus is on county-wide systems and services. This work also includes the Healthy IDEAS (Behavioral activation, evidence-based program) provision for individuals determined appropriate for services. In addition, I assist in hard-to-place/complex cases.
- Travels to and interacts with consumers, members of the community, and representatives of other agencies in their homes, offices, and other community locations.
- Works closely with the agency Executive Directors and the P4A Behavioral Health Policy Specialist to develop and execute the Behavioral Health Initiative.
- Establishes initial contact with and maintains working relationships with local area agency on aging (AAA) leadership, local/regional behavioral health organizations, single county authorities, local/county/state government agencies, and other community partners to expand the network's current behavioral health outreach initiatives and capabilities to provide behavioral health services to older adults and caregivers.
- Works with AAA staff to identify, research, and select local and regional organizations and community partners who can provide behavioral health services, coordinated with other health and social services. Develops and facilitates related agreements, procedures, and policies to best provide previously unrealized services through partnerships.
- Analyzes behavioral health services data to project and determine regional program service provision needs. Identifies and develops regional programs for new and previously unidentified older adult behavioral health service needs.
- Plans, organizes, and directs outreach initiatives/meetings/events within the assigned region to better educate older adults, family members, caregivers, and advocates on behavioral health resources and services available at the federal, state, and local levels. Provides oversight, coordination, and review of outreach initiatives occurring within the assigned region.
- Project management - coordinate meetings, prepare materials, organize training, support, advocates, and coordinate follow-ups. Leading committees and workgroups to plan, strategize, identify problems and implement solutions. Prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings.
MFHS
WIC Tele-Nutritionist
01.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- As Tele-Nutritionist I was responsible for the determination of WIC program eligibility, the prescription of the WIC food package and the delivery and documentation of nutrition education for applicants and participants, according to policy.
- Assess, determine, and document WIC medical/nutritional eligibility for applicants/participants based upon current standards and/or according to policy. Assure that income and residency eligibility has been verified.
- Provide and document group and/or individualized nutrition education for participants appropriate to their needs.
- Prescribe the types and quantity of foods for participants in accordance with the participant's medical/nutritional needs and preferences.
- Provide and document appropriate and required referrals to participants.
- Assess and record hematological and anthropometric measurements for applicants/participants (remotely at this time).
Hispanic Center of Lehigh Valley
WIC Program Coordinator / Nutritionist
01.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Provided administration support of the program using state program guidelines and regulations, under the supervision of the Program Director.
- Coordinated and supervised WIC clinic, personnel, and operations.
- Develops and reviews evaluation reports, identifies areas of concern and plans for meeting unmet needs.
- Prepared budget forecasts in consultation with the Program Director.
- Responsible for maintenance of established caseload and WIC program services.
- Evaluated, prepared modifications and work with State WIC Staff in development and maintenance of WIC program.
- Conducted the WIC program eligibility/certification process for participants.
- Responsible for data collection, participation reports, intake processes, and documenting participant's interventions.
- Assessment of participant's risk and health/nutritional needs.
- Collected anthropometrics and conducts hemoglobin test to WIC participants.
- Provided Nutritional counseling and health education to WIC participants.
Hispanic American Organization
Counselor
01.2015 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Responsible for intake interview process, individual session reports, treatment/crisis assessments, prognosis, and follow-up of the client's progress.
- Worked with the clients to establish therapeutic goals and identify steps toward to accomplish them.
- Provided emotional support and effective interventions to overcome their illness challenges.
- Responsible for referrals to connect clients to community resources to achieve greater independence and stability.
HAO Counseling Services
Behavioral Health Navigator
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Conducted the Magellan PA Health Choices Behavioral Health Program for the Lehigh and Northampton County.
- Part of the Wellness Recover Team, responsible for providing behavioral services to individual with metal health illnesses as well as physical health needs.
- Also supported social needs like housing, referrals, health system navigation for a complete member-centered recovery process.
- Conducted bilingual informational group session about relevant health topics, in partnership with organizations like Capital Blue Cross, Senior life and others.
- Organized The first 'Family Fest' for the community to promote the wellness program services and celebrate the diversity in the Lehigh Valley Area.
Beth-El Counseling Services
Assistant Manager
09.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Worked in collaboration with the director of the clinic to oversee the day to operations.
- Worked in collaboration with director of the clinic to supervise staff, oversee facilities and maintain a stable environment between administrative staff, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and the clients.
Gold's Gym
Medical Staff
01.2010 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Supported all members of the gym with physical, cardiovascular, and respiratory assessments and nutritional guidelines.
- Managed special fitness programs and activities. Minor emergencies and injury care of members, employees, and children of the nursery area.
- Provided guidance in wellness, fitness, and nutrition.
Primary Care Units
Medical Assistant
01.2008 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Provided clinical care for patients under the direction of a supervisor and other medical staffs.
- Managed special programs and activities such as TB, pregnant women, childhood immunization, STD, birth control, and others.
- Conducted health promotion activities such as workshops, vaccination campaigns and health committee meetings.
Education
Cedar Crest CollegeAllentown, PA
Masters in Health Science from Concentration in Nutrition
01.2020
University Overview
Universidad Central Del Este
Bachelors in Health Science
01.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Collaborative communication skills
- Individual counseling expertise
- Active Listening
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavioral Modification
- Health care navigator
- Wellness/Health Promotion
- Crisis Intervention
- HIPPA Guidelines
- EMR Systems
- Case Management
- Social Work
- Administrative computer skills
- Client intake management
- Patient record management
- Coordination/Office Administration
- Program Planning, Development and Management
- Budget Management
- Data Collection
- Recruiting
- Laboratory Experience
- Vital Signs
- Patient Comprehensive Care
- Ongoing client support
- Family service plans
- Community liaison
- Detail orientation
- Team leadership
- Client advocacy
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of community leaders that worked on strategies to improve access to behavioral health services for older adults. in the development of the Lehigh-Northampton Aging and Behavioral Health Task Force, 2023-2024.
- Supported older adults connect to the behavioral health services they needed in the community by screening and completing the Healthy Ideas program with accuracy and efficiency, 2024.
- Coordinated and supported preparation of the Lehigh and Northampton, PA-Aging and BH Summit, 2023.
- Collaborated with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging for the Pennsylvania 10-year master Plan development for older adults. Completed one of the Spanish virtual listening sessions, to collect the opinion on diverse topics of social deferments of health from older adults, 2023.
- Completed a presentation at the Harrisburg, PA- Aging and Behavioral Health Conference, on the topics: How to develop your local task force, and What a Aging and Behavioral Health Coordinator can do for your local county, 2024.
Certification
- CHES, Certified Health Education Specialist, NCHEC, National Commission for Health Education Counseling, 2021.
- Case Management Certification, Rutgers University: School of Social Work, 2019.
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Driving License: Valid driver's license and auto insurance coverage
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Training
Training
- Phlebotomist Technician, Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, Bethlehem, PA, 2016.
- Lactation Counselor Training, Healthy Children Project, The Center for Breastfeeding, 2022.
2023-2024:
- Mental Health First Aid.
- QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
- NARCAN
- Crisis Management in patients with SMI (Serious Mental Illnesses)
- Foundational Competencies in Older Adult Mental Health.
- Ageism and Behavioral Health in Older Adults.
- Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Substance Misuse Among Older Adults.
- Healthy Ideas (Behavioral activation, evidence-based program)
- CBT for Suicide prevention.
- CPR
Remote Work
Remote Work
Willing to work remotely and in-person.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aging and Behavioral Health Service Coordinator
Lehigh & Northampton Counties, Areas Agencies on Aging
01.2023 - 09.2024
WIC Tele-Nutritionist
MFHS
01.2021 - 01.2023
WIC Program Coordinator / Nutritionist
Hispanic Center of Lehigh Valley
01.2019 - 01.2020
Behavioral Health Navigator
HAO Counseling Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager
Beth-El Counseling Services
09.2015 - 12.2015
Counselor
Hispanic American Organization
01.2015 - 01.2019
Medical Staff
Gold's Gym
01.2010 - 01.2012
Medical Assistant
Primary Care Units
01.2008 - 01.2010
Cedar Crest College
Masters in Health Science from Concentration in Nutrition
Universidad Central Del Este
Bachelors in Health Science
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