Jessica Rask
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
Fenton,MO
19
years of professional experience
LCSW with over 20 years of experience working with children, adults and families in need of formal and informal service interventions and necessary referrals to community public and private services. Successfully supervised teams of 5 to 10 individuals to repeatedly meet State, Consortium, Agency, Team and personal goals regarding budgets, quality standards and professional development. Member of agency and community development committees using a strength-based approach to identify, assess, develop and provide services to vulnerable populations and communities and improve current policies and procedures. Skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of current best practices through professional development and a network of diverse colleagues, in addition to maintaining working knowledge of community resources.
Work History
Medical Social Worker
3 Years 3 Months- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patients' needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and effective resource allocation.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families facing complex medical challenges.
- Facilitated discharge planning by coordinating community resources and services for ongoing patient support.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
PRN Medical Social Worker
2 Years 7 Months- Facilitated patient assessments to determine psychosocial needs and develop comprehensive care plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and effective resource allocation.
- Educated patients on community resources, enhancing access to necessary services and support networks.
SCORER Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT)
3 Years 5 Months- Review and calculate test scores for Kindergarten through College students to assist school districts in determining student eligibility for gifted programs
TEMPORARY/PRN FAMILY FOSTER CARE SPECIALIST
2 Years 10 Months- Maintained case management services based on staffing needs of Agency, including home visits, documentation, coordinating case specific referrals for services and developing case reports and updates to provide to team members and family court
- Facilitated the development of family and team goals incorporating knowledge of Trauma Focused Care and Signs of Safety
FAMILY FOSTER CARE SUPERVISOR
7 Years 10 Months- Monitored the training, ongoing development, adherence to policy, standards and goals of staff and completed yearly evaluations. Encouraged continued individualized professional and personal growth opportunities to better serve children and families and protect the well-being of staff
- Provided crisis intervention to staff, clients and in the field through supervision, ongoing case management services and Administrator On Call duties; accepted and assisted in the facilitation of the immediate needs of children entering foster care or the removal from their home
FAMILY FOSTER CARE SPECIALIST
1 Year 5 Months- Provided case management services for a caseload ranging from 12 to 22 children and their families, ages 0 to 21
Education
Master of Social Work
Graduate Certificate - Nonprofit Management & Leadership
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
Skills
FACES
FAMCare/CSWIS
FAMILY TREE HERITAGE
MICROSOFT WORD
MICROSOFT EXCEL
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
Developed discharge planning and follow up
Compiled case records: completed written documentation
requested/obtained previous assessments
files
medical
mental health and criminal records as necessary
Advocated for clients with agencies
services providers
and court system when necessary
Obtained up-to-date knowledge of policy and procedures to assist clients with Medicaid
Medicare
Division of Family Services and formal state and federal agencies
Identify needs of high-risk individuals and families by conduction thorough intake/assessments and coordinated appropriate case plan
services and referrals
Supervised and supported staff in personal development
training
maintaining a positive and healthy work-life balance
TRAINING
- SIGNS OF SAFETY
- TRAUMA FOCUSED CARE
- FAMILY FINDING
- WRAPAROUND
- HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
PRN Medical Social Worker
SSM Health
10.2020 - 05.2023Read More
TEMPORARY/PRN FAMILY FOSTER CARE SPECIALIST
MISSOURI ALLIANCE CONSORTIUM (MBCH, MACF, ECH, Great Circle)
08.2017 - 06.2020Read More
SCORER Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT)
SCHOLASTIC TESTING SERVICES
05.2017 - 10.2020Read More
FAMILY FOSTER CARE SUPERVISOR
MBCH CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES
08.2008 - 06.2016Read More
FAMILY FOSTER CARE SPECIALIST
MBCH CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES
03.2007 - 08.2008Read More
William Jewell College
Bachelor of Arts from Studio Art
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William Jewell College
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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University of Missouri- St. Louis
Graduate Certificate from Nonprofit Management & Leadership
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University of Missouri- St. Louis
Master of Social Work
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