Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Jennifer Duarte

Ferndale

Summary

Educated social worker dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Housing Case Manager

Lydia Place
10.2024 - Current
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Collaborated with case managers to assist clients in identifying resources for mental health treatment, substance abuse programs, domestic violence services and housing assistance.
  • Explained rental and housing regulations to clients and helped each discover best options for housing.
  • Maintained knowledge about current issues relating to economic development services and affordable housing.
  • Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.

Medical Social Work Intern

DaVita
06.2023 - 06.2025
  • Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
  • Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.

Dental Assistant

Unity Care NW
11.2021 - 09.2024
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Eastern Washington University
Everett, WA
06-2025

Skills

  • Client advocacy
  • Community resource navigation
  • Behavioral support
  • Assessing needs
  • Social history intake procedures
  • Educating families
  • Palliative care
  • Medical care counseling
  • Follow-up care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Team collaborating
  • Conducting assessments

Certification

  • LICSWA- July 2025

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Housing Case Manager

Lydia Place
10.2024 - Current

Medical Social Work Intern

DaVita
06.2023 - 06.2025

Dental Assistant

Unity Care NW
11.2021 - 09.2024

Master of Arts - Social Work

Eastern Washington University