Jody Schochler
Bristow
Summary
Experienced social work professional with extensive experience in delivering client-centered care and implementing effective intervention strategies. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and client advocacy. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable in adapting to changing needs and maintaining high ethical standards.
Known for empathy, reliability, and effective communication, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Traditions Health Hospice
04.2023 - Current
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Conducted training sessions for new social workers, enhancing team's overall competency and care quality.
Dialysis Social Worker
Senior Living Properties
04.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in long term care setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care options.
- Assisted patients in developing realistic goals for treatment adherence and self-management behaviors that promoted overall health improvement.
Community Social Worker
Life Senior Services PACE
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Increased access to healthcare services for low-income individuals, navigating complex systems on their behalf.
- Assisted families in crisis by providing individualized care plans and connecting them to appropriate resources.
- Facilitated successful transitions for elderly clients into assisted living facilities or home care options based on individual needs assessment results.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Patient Experience Liaison
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Tulsa
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing concerns and providing solutions to various issues.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Maintained an open line of communication with clients, ensuring satisfaction and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Managed conflict resolution, ensuring positive outcomes for all parties involved in disputes or disagreements.
- Contributed positively to company culture by actively participating in employee engagement initiatives.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Director of Social Services/Consultation
Rainbow Health Care Center
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of long term care residents
- Increased resident satisfaction by actively addressing concerns and providing timely resolutions.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed; demonstrating empathy, compassion and resourcefulness to serve residents in times of distress.
- Built strong partnerships with local organizations, fostering collaboration for the benefit of the community.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by diligently monitoring policies and procedures within the department.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes to ensure successful transitions back into the community after skilled nursing stays
Dementia Care Specialist
Comfort Keepers Home Care
02.2015 - 05.2019
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate care and assisting with daily living activities.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with dementia, using specialized techniques to manage agitation and improve quality of life.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Built strong, trust-based relationships with clients, facilitating effective support and advocacy.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Increased public awareness of social issues and resources available through effective community engagement initiatives.
Community Living Instructor
Lifetime Assistance Inc
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence with daily living tasks, such as budgeting, meal planning, and personal care management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support plans tailored to each client''s unique needs and goals.
- Empowered clients to advocate for themselves by teaching self-advocacy skills and providing opportunities for meaningful participation in decision-making processes.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using positive behavior support techniques, reducing instances of crisis situations within the residential setting.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through consistent, empathetic communication and genuine interest in their personal lives.
- Upheld strict adherence to medication administration protocols while assisting residents with their medical management needs.
Education
Master of Social Work - Gerontology
University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work
Louisville, KYBachelor of Social Work - Pyschology & Gerontology
Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester, NYAssociate of Arts And Sciences - Human Services
Monroe Community College
RochesterSkills
- Microsoft Products
- Leadership
- Clinical documentation
- Home visitation
- Family support
- Assessing needs
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Goal setting
- Discharge planning
- Hospice care
- Social history intake procedures
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
Organizations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Sigma Phi Omega International Professional and Honor Society in Gerontology
- Phi Kappa Phi - Honor Society
- Pi Gamma Mu - Social Services Honor Society
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) OK #7455 - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) #3777 - Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long Term Care Administrators
- Notary Public - Oklahoma Secretary of State
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Traditions Health Hospice
04.2023 - Current
Dialysis Social Worker
Senior Living Properties
04.2022 - Current
Community Social Worker
Life Senior Services PACE
08.2021 - 04.2023
Patient Experience Liaison
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Tulsa
12.2020 - 08.2021
Director of Social Services/Consultation
Rainbow Health Care Center
06.2019 - 06.2021
Dementia Care Specialist
Comfort Keepers Home Care
02.2015 - 05.2019
Community Living Instructor
Lifetime Assistance Inc
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) OK #7455 - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) #3777 - Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long Term Care Administrators
- Notary Public - Oklahoma Secretary of State
Master of Social Work - Gerontology
University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work - Pyschology & Gerontology
Nazareth College of Rochester
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Human Services
Monroe Community College
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