Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of members needs, creating care plans and service plans.
Monitored and evaluated members progress, adjusting care/service plans as needed.
Assisted in the development of discharge plans for members transitioning out of nursing homes or hospitals.
Facilitated referrals for members such as light durable equipment or home delivered meals.
Educated clients on available resources and services within their communities.
Scheduled in person assessments with members and complete assessments telephonically.
Follow up with members, providers, and caregivers to ensure that their needs are being met.
Advocated for members and assisted in resolving complaints members have with their services, providers or caregivers.
Intern
North Central Behavioral Health
La Salle, IL
01.2022 - 02.2023
Shadowed employees and assisted them in completing tasks.
Shadowed new client intakes and accompanied employees on home visit in the community.
Had a caseload of Aetna Medicaid members.
Onboarded new members, conducted assessments and assisted members in receiving services.
E-Ops
First State Bank
Mendota, IL
10.2020 - 12.2021
Customer service tasks such as facilitating account transactions for customers, including ordering debit cards, filling out stop payment and dispute forms.
Verified accounts and integrity of checks, checked funds for transfers.
Scanned documents to put into the bank system.
Sorted out mail at the end of the business day.
Intern
Peru Pads Shelter
Peru, IL
08.2020 - 05.2021
Assisted in organizing and distributing donated items to homeless clients.
Provided food, clothing, hygiene products, and other resources to homeless clients.
Created detailed reports of client interactions for the shelter administrators.
Conducted intake interviews and assessments of potential new clients.
Dietary Aide
Heritage Health: Therapy And Senior Care
Mendota, IL
10.2015 - 07.2020
Assisted with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
Set tables before patients arrived and cleaned dining room and kitchen.
Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
Education
Masters of Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL
12-2022
Bachelors of Social Work -
Aurora University
Aurora, IL
05.2021
Associate of Arts -
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
05.2019
Skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, & Word)Quick learner
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