Janet Mackey
Des Moines
Summary
Compassionate social worker with experience at Mercy One Des Moines, adept at conducting family assessments and coordinating care with community agencies. Skilled in crisis intervention and advocating for family autonomy, I successfully developed comprehensive discharge plans, ensuring families' needs were met during challenging times.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker 2
Mercy One Des Moines
12.1997 - Current
- Conducted family assessments to determine family needs and relayed those needs to the medical team
- Made referral to community agencies to develop a comprehensive discharge plan for families especially for those who had children with complex medical needs
- Provided support to families when a serious injury or accident occurred
- Worked with community agencies such as DHHS and law enforcement to coordinate care for families and act as a liaison with the medical team
- Provided social work support in the Craniofacial Clinic
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IAMaster of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Iowa State University
Ames, IA07-1999
Skills
- Able to work with families in crisis and remain calm and encourage others to stay calm also
- Respect families rights to make decisions that best meet their family needs
- Work with families with a wide variety of needs and support their right to autonomy
- Encouraged families to make sure their concerns and needs are addressed
- Extensive knowledge of community agencies that support children with special needs
Timeline
Social Worker 2
Mercy One Des Moines
12.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Northern Iowa
Master of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Iowa State University