Jalyn Bormentar
Laurel ,MD
Summary
A passionate and data driven Social Worker seeking an opportunity which will allow me to utilize my excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Prior experience in crisis management, counseling, DDA, Autism waivers services and mental health interventions will add value to my role. Seeking to use experience and knowledge to support individuals and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Services Case Manager
Renoxx
11.2024 - Current
- Assessment & Planning: Conduct intake, assess needs (physical, mental, social), and develop individualized care/service plans for children and adults
- Coordination & Advocacy: Link residents to external resources (healthcare, employment, benefits) and advocate for their rights and needs
- Direct Support: Provided life skills training and crisis intervention to residents and staff
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date case files, records, and enter data into databases and systems
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Track resident progress, review/adjust care plans, and follow up on goals
- Facility & Program Support: Assist with daily operations, safety checks, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with policies.
- Supervise Residential Counselors: Oversee daily operations, managing staff performance, ensuring compliance, crisis management, focusing on resident well-being, staff development, and facility safety.
Transitions Coordinator
SEEC
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinate DDA services with people supported, families and staff
- Facilitate external and internal intakes into Supported Living
- Provides education and assist with DDA rent subsidy services
- Facilitate hiring and person-centered training to Direct Support Professionals
- Supervise Direct Support Professionals and provide monthly supervision
- Develop long-term support plans to sustain independent living
Overnight/ Weekend Crisis Response Counselor
TurnAround Inc.
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Provides emotional support and crisis planning to domestic violence and human trafficking survivors
- Work remotely with survivors, health facilities and law enforcement
- Conduct safety, lethality and emergency shelter assessments
- Provides emotional support and resource counseling using person-centered approach
- Coordinate shelter admissions and facilitate exit plans
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
People Encouraging People, Inc
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Manage a caseload of 150 consumers with disabilities
- Conduct vocational assessments and mental health screening
- Provide community-based resources for employment and job training
- Construct resumes and employment coaching
- Research local employers and write letters for accommodations
- Connect with local employers to build job relationships
- Maintain relationships with employers to advocate for consumers
- Conduct correlation of services with external agencies
Social Worker
Connections Community Support Programs, Inc
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed a caseload of 6-9 families simultaneously with mental, emotional and behavioral needs
- Facilitated individual, couple, family and co-parenting therapeutic sessions 2-3 times weekly and documented
- Formulated individualized treatment, safety and discharge plans with utilizing supporting documents such as court orders, IEPs and 540 plans
- Utilized Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) to promote positive interactions between individuals and their community
- Provided advocacy services, education and guidance on self-advocacy
- Provided case management and crisis intervention
Guidance and Career Counselor
Friendship House Women’s Housing
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed an average of 5 cases of domestic violence survivors
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to address needs of survivors
- Collaborated with team members to assist in development of individualized care plan
- Effectively utilized community resources to provide housing and security to survivors
- Assisted with employment and budget management
- Facilitated parenting classes and assisted with reunification with children
- Facilitated transition from residential group living to independent living
Brain Injury Specialist
ReMed
10.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided emotional support to residents living with brain injuries in a long-term living facility
- Provided education on brain injuries and individualized treatment plans to residents and families
- Developed and assisted residents with weekly goals to improve cognitive and behavioral skills
- Facilitated weekly group therapeutic sessions with residents to address challenges and needs
- Administered medications and aided residents at medical appointments
- Completed daily documentations and worked with an integrative team to provide adequate support to residents
Benefits Counselor
Silvermist
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Provided case management to twenty individuals living with drug and alcohol addiction
- Worked with other mental and behavioral health providers to create individualized discharge plans
- Facilitated information-based sessions on resources and next level of care post Slivermist treatment
- Verified health insurance and navigated financial resource options for residents
- Provided education on residents’ financial rights and responsibilities for continuation of care
- Participated in weekly meetings with insurance companies and agencies to advocate for residents
Social Work Intern
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Conducted initial screening and evaluation of patients and families
- Assisted with maintaining a unit of 32 ICU beds with the guidance of an intern supervisor
- Provided psychoeducation of illness and treatment plans with an integrative care team
- Provided emotional, social and advocacy support during and after hospital admission
- Assisted patients with Advance Healthcare Directives and contacted next of kin
- Provided crisis intervention and made referrals to outside agencies for continuation of care
- Coordinated patient discharge and arranged for resources and funds to finance medications and other needed services
Education
Masters - Social Work
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA01.2014
Skills
Time Management
Compassionate
Problem Solver
Adaptable
Case Assessment
Verbal Communication
Certification
- Residential Child Program Administrator
- Eco-systemic structural family therapy (ESFT)
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to treatment (SBIRT)
- CPR and First Aid
- Behavioral Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Residential Services Case Manager
Renoxx
11.2024 - Current
Transitions Coordinator
SEEC
01.2023 - 03.2024
Overnight/ Weekend Crisis Response Counselor
TurnAround Inc.
07.2022 - 12.2023
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
People Encouraging People, Inc
07.2020 - 01.2023
Social Worker
Connections Community Support Programs, Inc
02.2018 - 06.2020
Guidance and Career Counselor
Friendship House Women’s Housing
01.2018 - 06.2020
Benefits Counselor
Silvermist
11.2015 - 11.2016
Social Work Intern
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
09.2015 - 04.2016
Brain Injury Specialist
ReMed
10.2014 - 12.2018
Masters - Social Work
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mansfield University